Apr 02, 2017 08:29 PM
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AT A PRICE RANGE OF 23K IT IS A QUALITY PRODUCT.
Full HD video at 30fps is available, as is a Video Snapshot mode that combines short video clips into a montage sequence. The 1300D also sports a higher resolution 920k-dot LCD screen, but its biggest improvement over the 1200D is the addition of built-in Wi-Fi with NFC pairing. Now you’ll be able to wirelessly transfer images to a mobile device for sharing, as well as remotely control the camera from a smartphone or tablet.
Body and Ergonomics
Canon is known to make ergonomically pleasing camera bodies, and the 1300D is no exception. The body is light and really easy to handle. It isn’t a magnesium alloy body, but at this price point, it’ll definitely be too much to ask for.
All buttons are aligned to the right side of the body, which is easily accessible. If you’re a Canon user, you’ll definitely feel at home. You’re greeted with a sharper 3 inch display which offers a good visibility. The display is sharper than its predecessor. And since the camera is so light, everything can be easily toggled and tweaked with just one hand, using your thumb.
The menu buttons are perfectly tactile as they’re supposed to be, the index finger switches comfortably from the shutter button to the toggle dial, making last minute changes really easy. There is also a thumb grip at the back, above the menu buttons which is like a cherry on top.
Sensor and Mount
The 1300D features an 4:3 18MP CMOS sensor, with DIGIC 4+ image processor. DIGIC 4+ is 60% faster at processing than the DIGIC 4 seen on the 1200D, and it surely feels like it. It was accurate, agile and delivered snappy shots. The camera comes with a total 9 focus points. The shutter can click up to 3FPS burst shots, which isn’t very impressive.
The sensor supports ISO ranging from 100 to 6400, which can be extended to 12800, as seen on the 1200D, but the end result is far from good, with a ton of noise ruining the shot. The mount supports over 70 EF and EF-S lenses, which is definitely a great addition, and adds to the versatility of the camera.
The Shots
We got the 1300D with an EF-S 18-55mm kit with aperture ranging from 3.5 to 5.6, and an in-built image stabilizer. Canon is known to generate one of the best color reproductions on its DIGIC sensors and this camera is no different.
Practical usage
One thing that definitely annoyed be was the fact that the memory card tray was at the bottom, with the battery. This isn’t a very ideal placement as if you’re resting your camera on a tripod mount, you’ll need to remove it every time you’re switching memory card. We would’ve definitely loved it to be on the side of the camera.
Moreover with the added benefit of Wi-Fi and NFC, instant sharing of files has become a breeze. It’s really easy to set up and share files to our smartphone.
Just download the Canon app from the Android Play Store or Apple App store, connect via a Wi-Fi connection, and pair the camera with the same wifi network. After that you’re good to go. It is a really handy feature for quickly sharing content on social media.
Powering the camera is a 860mAh battery pack. The battery took a mere 2-3 hours to fully charge and gave me a battery life of approximate 600 stills which is really decent.
Over all it is a good dslr at this price range. Battery life is great.
