Canon introduces the EOS 1200D, a new digital SLR that makes superb stills and Full HD movies even easier and more enjoyable. Designed for first-time digital SLR users who want to make impressive images straight away, the EOS 1200D is the first Canon camera to come with an accompanying EOS Companion[i] for mobile devices. This app contains tutorials and helpful tips to help users get the most out of their new camera. The EOS 1200D combines Canon’s advanced image processing system with intuitive controls and automatic shooting modes so even complete beginners can capture great shots.
With the new EOS Assistant and a handy beginner’s guide, users can quickly master the camera’s controls and functions, and confidently start capturing life’s special moments. It features a series of video tutorials and step-by-step exercises to get you up to speed on the basics of photography.
The “Creativity” section builds on popular photography themes such as pets or portraits of people, combined with helpful instructions such as information on shooting speed or perspective. The app also includes a troubleshooting guide with tips on how to improve your photos and fix common problems such as blurring or overexposure, as well as tips on composition when photographing groups of people and landscapes.
Highly detailed images
With the EOS 1200D, you get bright, stunning images that will preserve your memories in great detail for years to come . Colorful, high quality pictures perfect for large prints – for example as a gift or to decorate your home – are produced using Canon’s 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and DIGIC 4 processor.
The camera’s impressive low-light capabilities let you take crisp, vibrant photos when lighting levels fall. Nine-point autofocus, spread out across the frame, ensures sharp, detailed photos of all kinds of subjects and scenes. Continuous Shooting lets you take bursts of continuous shooting at up to three frames per second, perfect for photographing fast-moving subjects.
Whether you’re at a birthday party or travelling on vacation, rely on the EOS 1200D for impressive results. Intelligent Scene Mode, which automatically picks the best combination of camera settings, so you can shoot with the right settings every time.
Bring memories back to life: Full HD video recording
For those special moments in life you want to relive all over again, the EOS 1200D captures capturing amazing Full HD 1080p movies. As you develop your skills, you can use a range of simple camera controls for creative ease.
Like controlling exposure, focus and volume so you can capture on video not just the event itself, but how it makes you feel. Video Snapshot mode lets you record a series of short video clips and automatically combines them in-camera to make what looks like a professionally edited film.
One-touch creativity
A suite of built-in Art Filters on the EOS 1200D lets you add an original touch to every image at the touch of a button. Any of 5 popular Picture Style styles, including Miniature, Fish Eye and Toy Camera, can be applied both before and after your picture is taken, allowing you to edit the image just the way you want it, or see it from a different angle afterwards.
The camera made for you
The compact, lightweight EOS 1200D is your constant companion, making sure you never miss a moment to capture the perfect shot. Large intuitive controls make the camera very easy to use and make the various settings easy to manipulate even when shooting on the go.
Designed with style in mind, the EOS 1200D features a bright optical viewfinder to aid framing and a 7.5cm 3.0in LCD screen for Live View photography. Brilliant 460k resolution LCD screen. Perfect for watching stills and movies straight after shooting, or later with friends.
When you’re ready to take your EOS 1200D to the next level, replace your lens with one of more than 70 Canon EF lenses, each one designed to let you see the world differently, explore your creativity and produce outstanding photos. The EOS Assistant app will help you find information about the range of EOS 1200D-compatible lenses and accessories.
Key features of the EOS 1200D:
– Superb image quality with large CMOS image sensor
– Detailed images that can be cropped or printed large
– Sharp images even in low light
– Simple and easy to use Intelligent Scene Mode
– Built-in guide to camera functions and accompanying smartphone app
– Full HD video recording and Video Snapshot mode
– Bright 7.5 cm 3.0″ LCD screen
– Artistic filters for creative expression
[i] Compatible with iOS and Android devices. Can only be downloaded from the EMEA app store.
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