Canon EOS 1100D DSLR Camera + 18-55mm DC Lens (Refurb) - €220 delivered

Basq · 17-06-2013 9:42pm #1

Been looking to dabble into the area of photography and DSLR...

.. so took a punt on this!

These are £279 on Amazon new, and think about €365 on Argos.ie.

Now I know they're refurbished, and I wouldn't normally go for them.. but it does come direct from Canon with a 1 year guarantee and it's a helluva saving.

EDIT: Oh, and I've included the Parcel Motel charge in this!

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Buy it @ Ebay

The Canon EOS 1100D is the ideal introduction to the EOS system for first-time digital SLR users. An enthusiast’s camera, it will grow with you allowing you to explore your creativity as you gain experience and confidence. Easy-to-use, compact and lightweight it delivers a host of technology, including features found on Canon’s professional models, into the hands of the photography enthusiast.

Features include:

2.7” LCD screen for easy viewing and reviewing of shots
12 Megapixels capture every scene in dazzling colour and brilliant detail
HD movies (720p) with stereo sound, Dynamic IS and HDMI
Feature Guide describes each mode and gives onscreen help
New HD CMOS Pro sensor
Creative Auto and Basic+ Modes allow you to manually adjust image settings

Basq · 17-06-2013 9:52pm

Balls... gone already!

Anyone who is looking, keep an eye on it as it was in stock earlier and sold out quickly, and went in stock again a short time ago.

When I bought, Ebay were telling me there was 560 viewing it an hour, so definitely was a demand!

zom · 17-06-2013 10:34pm

Basq wrote: »

EDIT: Oh, and I've included the Parcel Motel charge in this!

Just remember that Parcel Motel cover up to €100 on their delivery. Everything above that is on your risk.

Basq · 17-06-2013 10:39pm

zom wrote: »

Just remember that Parcel Motel cover up to €100 on their delivery. Everything above that is on your risk.

Yeah, am aware of that alright... but took the risk regardless.

bonescap · 18-06-2013 6:17pm

I'm raging I missed this. Do people think its likely that they will put any more of these cameras up or can someone recommend somewhere to get a similar camera at around the same price?

lindtee · 18-06-2013 10:09pm

bonescap wrote: »

I'm raging I missed this. Do people think its likely that they will put any more of these cameras up or can someone recommend somewhere to get a similar camera at around the same price?

They seem to come up fairly often on ebay, so keep an eye on it. I have seen the offer posted fairly regularly on www.hotukdeals.com.

Basq · 18-06-2013 10:37pm

Yep, they've came up three times in the last week on Canon's Ebay store, and numerous times before that, but this is the cheapest they've been.

See other HotUKDeals threads here!

Basq · 21-06-2013 1:11pm

Picked this up this morning.. don't think I've been as happy with a purchase in a long time!

Everything came extremely well packaged with accessories all still in plastic.

Not a scratch on the camera.. looks pristine tbh!

If it comes up again, do yourself a favour and pick one up!

lindtee · 21-06-2013 1:16pm

Back on offer at £174.99....Very, very tempted by this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-1100D-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-DC-Lens-Refurbished-/390614596008?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item5af271b9a8

Basq · 21-06-2013 1:18pm

Do it.. do it.. do it!

Kenny Logins · 21-06-2013 1:20pm

That is a great deal!

lindtee · 21-06-2013 1:22pm

Basq wrote: »

Do it.. do it.. do it!

How do I add the parcel motel address to my paypal account and/or ebay account?! Help!

Basq · 21-06-2013 1:23pm

lindtee wrote: »

How do I add the parcel motel address to my paypal account and/or ebay account?! Help!

When you go to payment on Paypal, add in a new shipping address and make it:

<NAME>
<PM ID>
Parcel Motel, 1A McKinney Road
Newtownabbey, Antrim
BT36 4PE
United Kingdom

lindtee · 21-06-2013 1:34pm

Thanks Basq.

Just ordered! Had been after a decent (but good value) camera for a while and this fits the bill.

Basq · 21-06-2013 1:38pm

lindtee wrote: »

Thanks Basq.

Just ordered! Had been after a decent (but good value) camera for a while and this fits the bill.

Believe me.. the pictures above don't do it justice. Truly lovely of kit.

Took some of the money I saved on picking it up new, and already ordered this lens via Flubit for €85 (saving of €40 from Argos - BOOM!). The lens with it is grand, but heard this dedicated lens makes a huge difference.

Inquitus · 21-06-2013 2:22pm

cock, I bought this one for £199 this morning, and its only up now for £175 from the same supplier!

Basq · 21-06-2013 2:24pm

Inquitus wrote: »

cock, I bought this one for £199 this morning, and its only up now for £175 from the same supplier!

That's bizarre..

Might be worth popping them an e-mail via Paypal and asking what gives..

bromley52 · 21-06-2013 2:30pm

Its back again

adox · 21-06-2013 2:32pm

Basq wrote: »

Believe me.. the pictures above don't do it justice. Truly lovely of kit.

Took some of the money I saved on picking it up new, and already ordered this lens via Flubit for €85 (saving of €40 from Argos - BOOM!). The lens with it is grand, but heard this dedicated lens makes a huge difference.

Some photos up on the random photos thread as soon as please!

Also great choice on the prime lens but 35mm might be better option?

ucd.1985 · 21-06-2013 2:35pm

Jumped on this at £175.

I imagine I wouldnt take too much of a hit if it turned out that it wasnt for me at the end of the day.

Basq · 21-06-2013 2:50pm

adox wrote: »

Some photos up on the random photos thread as soon as please!

Will do.. I've Bryan Peterson's 'Understanding Exposure' on the Kindle for the weekend too. Heard great things about it!

adox wrote: »

Also great choice on the prime lens but 35mm might be better option?

Yeah.. could be. But very pricey!

The "nifty fifty" is meant to be a solid step up in terms of the lens kit.. and only €85.

Kenny Logins · 21-06-2013 3:03pm

adox wrote: »

Also great choice on the prime lens but 35mm might be better option?

That applies to Nikon. Canon don't have an equivalent 35mm.

adox · 21-06-2013 3:11pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

That applies to Nikon. Canon don't have an equivalent 35mm.

Ah my bad. Didnt realise.

RasTa · 21-06-2013 5:42pm

Also went for it, cheers.

psicic · 21-06-2013 8:38pm

So, in this thread I:

Learnt how to use Parcel Motel (including how to get a UK address onto my Irish paypal)
Made the decision between the EOS 600D and 1100D based mainly on this fantastic price
Cursed Basq for making me spend more money.

I love this forum!

Basq · 21-06-2013 8:40pm

Was just doing some shots there.. bloody loving it!

I realised I need to do a lot of reading and a lot of practice.. as everything in manual mode was blurry!

However, the presets (Closeup, Landscape) do a cracking job!

Quackles · 21-06-2013 8:42pm

Basq wrote: »

Was just doing some shots there.. bloody loving it!

I realised I need to do a lot of reading and a lot of practice.. as everything in manual mode was blurry!

However, the presets (Closeup, Landscape) do a cracking job!

Now, lets never speak of presets again :pac:

I have a 40d and I'm still tempted to buy this, what the hell is wrong with me? :eek: I need to remember, it's only a bargain if you need it. IT'S ONLY A BARGAIN IF YOU NEED IT.... only..... 220.... euro.....

Clareman · 21-06-2013 9:01pm

Damn you Bargain Alerts, I don't need this camera, it's not pay day till next week, but ffs it's only €216.34, it'd be a shame not to .

Now to find bargain memory, case and lenses for it as well

jay0109 · 21-06-2013 9:46pm

great offer, and I've been thinking about this type of camera for a long time.
Can people explain why they're immediately looking at getting a different lens...what's wrong with the 1 that comes with it?

Quackles · 21-06-2013 9:51pm

jay0109 wrote: »

great offer, and I've been thinking about this type of camera for a long time.
Can people explain why they're immediately looking at getting a different lens...what's wrong with the 1 that comes with it?

There is nothing at all wrong with the lens that comes with it! You'll still take better pics with that camera and lens than you would with any point and shoot camera that I've ever used! You'll find further down the line, though, that you want nice bokeh and to use it in lower light with no flash, which is why a lot of people pick up the 50mm f1.8, or that you would want 'zoom' (well, you might, I never use telephoto lenses, I prefer wide), so that might inspire you to go for something with more mm behind it.

jay0109 · 21-06-2013 9:52pm

thanks Quakles...think I understood most of that!
Will you get some level of 'bokeh' from this lens? (thats my new word for today!)

1 last question as can't see any mention of it in the ad so presume that no memory card comes with it?

Canon EOS 1100D DSLR Camera + 18-55mm DC Lens (Refurb) - €220 delivered

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