Canon EOS 1200D + EF-S 18-55 DC III

18.0MP, CMOS, 3:2, DIGIC 4, EF/EF-S, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT, USB, HDMI mini, SD/SDHC/SDXC + EF-S 18-55 DC III

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
EOS 1200D
24-02-2014
Canon EOS 1200D

Embrace every opportunity

Capture the emotion of the moment, with a DSLR camera that’s easy to use and delivers results you’ll love.

Benefits

- Record life’s special moments with high quality photos and movies
- Capture detail and ambience, even in dark conditions
- Shoot with the right settings using Scene Intelligent Auto mode
- Simple step-by-step Feature Guide and EOS Companion app
- Enhance your memories and be artistic with Creative filters

Photos you’ll be proud of
Shoot photos and video with a quality and character all of their own. 18-megapixel images from the EOS 1200D are packed with detail and are large enough to be printed at sizes up to A2+. Videos have a professional look and feel that looks great played back on your home HDTV.

Capture memories even as it gets dark
When light levels get low the EOS 1200D boosts its sensitivity to light so your pictures stay sharp and you can reduce the need to use flash. Shooting with ambient light is a great way of capturing the atmosphere of an occasion, and remaining discreet for those priceless moments and natural expressions.

Easy to use for any subject
When you compose a photograph using the EOS 1200D the camera analyses the scene too, looking for brightness, colour and the presence of movement and faces. This information is used to set the most appropriate camera settings for the scene, whether it’s a detail-packed landscape or fast-moving action. A built-in Feature Guide, and supporting app, help you learn more about your camera whenever you want.

Discover DSLR photography with EOS Companion app
Use the accompanying EOS Companion app to explore the features and controls of your EOS 1200D and learn about how different lenses can deliver new creative options and capture different subjects. Interactive tutorials and assignments will inspire you and help you develop your skills.

Ergonomic design you’ll love to use
An optical viewfinder allows you to compose and anticipate your shot, so you’ll always be ready to capture the emotion behind the moment. With its friendly controls that are instinctive to use, and a large 7.5cm (3”) LCD screen for image review, the EOS 1200D is a joy to use.

Express your creative side
Emphasise the main subject in a photo by isolating it against a soft, blurred background – a look characteristic of DSLR photography. Use one of five Creative filters to add a personal touch to your photography, including Grainy Black & White to Toy Camera and Fish Eye effect.

Stay in focus
Keep subjects looking sharp by placing them underneath one of the EOS 1200D’s nine focusing points. These are spread out across the viewfinder, letting you place your subject either in the middle of the frame or off-centre, for a more interesting composition.

See the world through different eyes
Change your viewpoint and capture different subjects as your photography progresses, with the extensive Canon EF and EF-S lens ranges. Get up close with a telephoto lens, or get even more of the scene in with an ultra wide-angle zoom.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
MOV
Motion JPEG frame rate
50 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Weight 
480g
Flash guide number 
9.2m
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 55 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
9
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Servo Auto Focus
Camera file system
DPOF, Exif 2.3
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
TFT
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash sync-speed
0.005s
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure correction
±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern)
Megapixel 
18 MP
Memory slots 
1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CRO, CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Manual, Shutter priority
Total megapixels 
18.7 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Mini
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
LP-E10
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
460000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
6/5
Lens mount interface 
Canon EF, Canon EF-S
Minimum aperture number 
1.8

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
Photo effects 
Black&White
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Live view
Y
Orientation sensor 
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto, Manual
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
Flash recharging time
2s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Window
Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 85%

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
500 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
5184 x 3456 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG, RAW
Still image resolution(s) 
5184x3456, 3456x2304, 2592x1728, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4608x3456, 3072x2304, 2304x1728, 1696x1280, 640x480, 5184x2912, 3456x1944, 2592x1456, 1920x1080, 720x400, 3456x3456, 2304x2304, 1728x1728, 1280x1280, 480x480
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2
Image sensor size (W x H)
22.3 x 14.9 mm

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
5.2 cm
Width 
12.96 cm
Depth 
7.79 cm
Height 
9.97 cm

Other features

Magnification 
0.8x