Canon EOS 1200D is an exceptional camera for entry level photographers and produced really good shots.Suggestions for fellow-beginners:
When you buy DSLR for first time after shifting from point & shoot, keep aside the notion of ’megapixels’ as even with 18MP canon 1200D can produce top quality shots, because the thumb rules goes that the lenses are the main gear for picture quality and canon has really strong flagship quality in this area ( I do vouch the same after many shots)
Eventhough automode is there , please forget it and start exploring with creative mode and preferable manual itself. Stay in the same spot and take same pictures and different ISO/Shutterspeed/exposure to know the dynamics.
Save in RAW format for post editing.
For macros you may not have to immediately jump into another dedication macros lens. First explore with reversak of kit lens/zoom lens+ reverse kit lens, which already comes in the deal .
Always think of an extra gear if you really are fed up that existing gear is not sufficient. For this you have to explore the shots with existing gear and realize the lack of possibility for yourself.
6.instead of buying for a remote , think of setting the camera or 2-sec timer and talking the shot without risk of hand press affecting slow shutter speed. Camera already has the setting.
- You might need a tripod for DSLR ’sometimes’. If so don’t go for a cheap one and risk damaging your camera. Many a times use the available stationary to rest the camera. Many a times use the available stationary to rest the camera as carrying a big tripod everywhere will kill your passion and make it boring.8. Planning for a lens filter ( use judiciiusly as it will disrupt image quality also) , protective gear , cleaning kit is a perfect insurance.9. Handle the gear very carefully keeping in mind ’its glass inside. If it breaks , I have to spend a more than this price on lenses alone’. Don’t change lenses in dusty places and beached where where water spays are there.10. When going for a shoot, preset the manual setting of exposure , iso , etc to the shots you are planning.Pros: 1. Best entry level DSLR package -look out for festive seasons .2. 55-200 zoom lens also in same price - unimaginable combo! 3. Comparatively new entry in market to replace 1100D. So investment is kind of secure and less regrets of having an outdated model soon.4. The ’Elite Canon user’ status among shutterbugs.5. Low light performance is superb! 6. DSLR market standards of shutterspeed , ISO limits maintained without compromising for price.7. Battery life is good and flash quality is nice.Cons: 1. The digi 4 processor is a bit old-generation and occasionally you understand it in the picture quality.2. Live view focus is very sluggish and difficult.3. No rotatable LCD, but being entry level DSLR this is quite understandable.4. Bag is of average quality only and may not fit the body + 2 lenses properly , better go for new bag.Overall it is a super camera .Happy clicking.!