Canon is back with a brand new entry-level DSLR that aims to bridge the gap between the features afforded by cellphones and the image quality of an SLR. The new Canon EOS 1300D packs an 18MP CMOS sensor and built in Wi-Fi as well as NFC. The latter two combine to make the EOS 1300D the perfect companion for social media savvy photos. Why so? We’ll elaborate on that in a bit but for now let’s focus on the camera bit.
If you’re aware of Canon’s camera pedigree you’ll know that they’re all powered by the Digic series of processors. Now in the 4th generation, the EOS 1300D integrates a DIGIC 4+ processor that is simply faster at processing, focusing and more. Its not just the processor that is faster though. The camera has 9 point autofocus and a center cross type autofocus that will make sure that you’ll be able to keep even fast moving objects right in focus. Sports and more importantly, fast moving objects tend to be amongst the most popular subjects for photography and that has clearly been a key focus area for Canon. The faster autofocus and the Digic 4+ processor make it possible to not just focus on the objects but also shoot burst mode at 3 FPS in JPEG mode.
Moving on, it appears that Canon is keeping a close eye on the latest trends where photographing our food has become just as important as eating it. The EOS 1300D brings with it a Food scene mode in addition to all the regular modes we’ve come to get used to on SLRs. You also get full manual control of course. The expanded ISO range of 100-6400 which can be boosted as high as ISO 12800 means that you’ll be able to get the perfect shot even in those dimly lit restaurants. For those who aren’t aware, ISO essentially refers to how sensitive the camera is to light. Being able to go up to ISO 6400 means that you’ll be able to effectively shoot very low light images. To review the shots, the EOS 1300D gets a higher resolution 3 inch LCD display.
Using the Wi-Fi Connectivity option on the EOS 1300D, you can transfer files between smart devices and the camera through the Canon CameraConnect App, available on the iOS and Android App stores for free. The nifty Remote Shooting feature that works in sync with the Canon CameraConnect App enables users to zoom in and click pictures on the EOS 1300D, through a smart device.
And with the NFC connectivity feature built in into the camera, you can download the app quickly by just touching your Android device to the EOS 1300D. Remote shooting is also useful when trying to take long exposure shots where even the slightest vibration can ruin the image. Being able to control the camera wirelessly from your phone and to be able to frame the shot using a better and larger display is sure to make things exciting for budding photographers.
The Canon EOS1300D is priced at Rs. 29,995 for the body and EF-S 18-55mm IS II kit lens and goes up to Rs. 38,995 for the camera body as well as EF-S 18-55mm IS II and EF-S 55-250mm IS II lenses. The Canon EOS 1300D sounds like the perfect gateway to higher end photography for someone who has been brought on the instant nature of smartphone photography. Thanks to the right balance between both raw image quality that SLRs are known for, flexibility of interchangeable lenses and the smart features brought upon via the Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities, the Canon EOS 1300D is perfectly placed to be a path breaking device for amateur photographers