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

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭jay0109


    http://www.memoryc.com/flashmemorycards/sdsecuredigital.html#Capacity=8GB&page=0

    I did have 16 and 32 gig cards but found myself getting lazy in transferring photos over to the PC. 8gb cards solved this problem. :D

    which of the Integral or Transcend is best for these cameras?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    jay0109 wrote: »
    which of the Integral or Transcend is best for these cameras?

    Not much in it TBH, but that Transcend card boasts faster transfer speeds.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Just collected my camera an hour ago. Excellent service from Parcel Motel. It came extremely well packaged, and the camera itself was well protected. Not a scratch on the camera or any of the accessories. Camera was a little dusty and the screen was smuged, which I'd imagine wouldn't be the same with a brand new model, but everything is working fine.

    Took a few snaps on automatic and mostly they are coming out grand, close ups not so good in auto. Started reading Understand Exposure last night and got to a point that needed the camera so I stopped. Gonna keep going with that and hopefully understand manual a bit better. Loving the camera so far :)
    2w6f310.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Started reading Understand Exposure last night and got to a point that needed the camera so I stopped
    Tis an excellent book too..

    .. finished it a few nights ago. A very quick read, but very rewarding!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Basq wrote: »
    Tis an excellent book too..

    .. finished it a few nights ago. A very quick read, but very rewarding!

    were do I get the book?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    were do I get the book?
    Amazon.. or get the e-book elsewhere.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Basq wrote: »
    Amazon.. or get the e-book elsewhere.
    thanks. bookdepository.co.UK have it for €12.70


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 912 ✭✭✭bmm


    My camera arrived. Unfortunately it has a fault, albeit an intermittent fault! Now i have the hassle of reboxing and shipping costs to the UK. Argh!!:mad:
    Error below, have tried cleaning contacts, lookup on the web seems to point to a board fault , strange it wasnt picked up when refurbished.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭gar


    Balls I have an error too

    Err 30

    :-(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    2 in a row?

    Jaysus.. that ain't good!

    EDIT: Saw this tip on Flickr to solve Err 30.. might be worth a shot:
    1/ Take the lens off and fit the body cap
    2/ Select Sensor cleaning
    3/ Select Clean manually
    screen should now say ' Mirror will lockup. after cleaning sensor turn power switch to OFF'
    4/ Select OK and leave for a few seconds then switch off.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Sorry to hear lads, all that excitement and then it turns up broken. That's a real pity. Is there any chance of a free repair from an authorized canon dealer in Ireland?

    Also you can pick the ePub of Understanding Exposure on iTunes. I'm sure Google and Amazon have a similar priced version. I'm reading mine on the iPad.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭gar


    Basq wrote: »
    2 in a row?

    Jaysus.. that ain't good!

    EDIT: Saw this tip on Flickr to solve Err 30.. might be worth a shot:

    Cheers but no such function on the camera.

    Will call them in the morning. ..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    gar wrote: »
    Cheers but no such function on the camera.
    Sorry, here's the instructions.. worth a shot!

    ---

    Was just messing with an increased shutter speed taking a photo of the kitchen tap with water running..

    4AsiYQ.jpg

    Kinda cool!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Got mine this morning

    Came with the 75-300mm too. Do I need to go and buy another lens now ? Or will this do for most?
    I have spare battery ordered, case and SD card.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    jamesd wrote: »
    Got mine this morning

    Came with the 75-300mm too. Do I need to go and buy another lens now ? Or will this do for most?
    I have spare battery ordered, case and SD card.

    No 18-55?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭jamesd


    No just the one lens in the box.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Basq wrote: »

    Kinda cool!

    Its very cool, but you don't need to worry about copyright yet methinks! ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    jamesd wrote: »
    No just the one lens in the box.

    You should have one lens in with the Camera box and one on it's own in a seperate box.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Inquitus wrote: »
    You should have one lens in with the Camera box and one on it's own in a seperate box.

    No just the one lens in total, I better email the seller.

    Edit - I'm blind. Thats what I get for posting from beside the office without half checking. Yes 2 lens - wow!
    The other lens was not in a box just wrapped inside the main camera box.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    That's a great deal, effectively a free camera. :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Its very cool, but you don't need to worry about copyright yet methinks! ;)
    Ha.. i've Lightroom doing that automatically on export! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭gar


    Basq wrote: »
    Sorry, here's the instructions.. worth a shot!

    ---
    Cheers,

    Tried that and no joy.
    Going to email them today.
    Their feedback on ebay is not great on returns...
    There is a Canon service place in Dublin 8, I'd love if they pointed me in their direction if its an easy fix.

    Gar


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Brian De Tazzzie


    Inquitus wrote: »
    You should have one lens in with the Camera box and one on it's own in a seperate box.
    jamesd wrote: »

    Edit - I'm blind. Thats what I get for posting from beside the office without half checking. Yes 2 lens - wow!
    The other lens was not in a box just wrapped inside the main camera box.

    Seriously two lenses ?

    I only got one, the 18 - 55. The instruction booklet says that there is a Image Stabiliser switch on it under the AF / MF button, but there isn't actually (on my one at least).

    Should I chance my arm and cry to canon about it or did some folks just get lucky with an extra lens for free ??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Seriously two lenses ?

    I only got one, the 18 - 55. The instruction booklet says that there is a Image Stabiliser switch on it under the AF / MF button, but there isn't actually (on my one at least).

    Should I chance my arm and cry to canon about it or did some folks just get lucky with an extra lens for free ??

    There was two 1100D's available on the eBay store. Both refurbished, one was £175 and the other £200. The people who ordered the £200 one seem to have gotten two lenses, hence the price difference. I for one would of ordered the £200 one if I had known about the extra lens but it wasn't mentioned in the description. I'm still extremely happy with the camera though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Was just in Currys in the pavilions and the dual lense version is five hundred bills lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭jay0109


    Seriously two lenses ?

    I only got one, the 18 - 55. The instruction booklet says that there is a Image Stabiliser switch on it under the AF / MF button, but there isn't actually (on my one at least).

    Should I chance my arm and cry to canon about it or did some folks just get lucky with an extra lens for free ??

    same as that...mine does'nt have a Image Stabiliser button either. What's the story with that?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭jamesd


    jay0109 wrote: »
    same as that...mine does'nt have a Image Stabiliser button either. What's the story with that?

    The model sold does not have the Image Stabiliser option, the advert does not say it has either. So we got what was advertised.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Was just in Currys in the pavilions and the dual lense version is five hundred bills lol

    Wow we have got a great bargain, My Boss in work is into camera's and uses a canon 5d and knows his stuff and he said the kit we got is excellent.


  • Registered Users Posts: 18 Brian De Tazzzie


    DubDJ wrote: »
    There was two 1100D's available on the eBay store. Both refurbished, one was £175 and the other £200. The people who ordered the £200 one seem to have gotten two lenses, hence the price difference. I for one would of ordered the £200 one if I had known about the extra lens but it wasn't mentioned in the description. I'm still extremely happy with the camera though.

    Ah, that explains it, thanks for that :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Jaysus... google "lens fungus" lads, and get some silica gel sharpish! :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 FitzS


    Also managed to get one of there refurbished units this week ..ordered Monday, arrived this morning via parcel motel - unpacked, charged battery, but its not working. Showing ERR 20. Sent off email via ebay to Canon_UK1, but just got standard reply saying they would be in contact within 24 hours - did some more searching and got contact number for them which is here in Limerick. Phoned them and was put through to Canon Service Centre (I think in the UK) - this error code is a mechanical fault and they said to return to Canon Service Outlet - none here in Ireland who service cameras so it has to back to UK. Bummer.... Would have assumed that a refurbished unit would have been properly checked - this was faulty out of the box. Seems to be third one this week from reading recent posts.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭gar


    FitzS wrote: »
    Also managed to get one of there refurbished units this week ..ordered Monday, arrived this morning via parcel motel - unpacked, charged battery, but its not working. Showing ERR 20. Sent off email via ebay to Canon_UK1, but just got standard reply saying they would be in contact within 24 hours - did some more searching and got contact number for them which is here in Limerick. Phoned them and was put through to Canon Service Centre (I think in the UK) - this error code is a mechanical fault and they said to return to Canon Service Outlet - none here in Ireland who service cameras so it has to back to UK. Bummer.... Would have assumed that a refurbished unit would have been properly checked - this was faulty out of the box. Seems to be third one this week from reading recent posts.....

    There is a place in Dublin


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 FitzS


    Thanks ....will check it out Monday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭gar


    FitzS wrote: »
    Thanks ....will check it out Monday.

    http://www.canon.ie/Support/consumer_products/services_locator/index.aspx

    Think they are called iss


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Malahide Estuary with the 75-300 Lens

    2uct.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Nice one Inquitus!

    I see you shot at ISO 100 (from metadata).. am wondering where a higher ISO been a better shout - see here!

    But keep messing around with it.. I've played around with settings and took the same shot at different ISO's etc - just to get a feeling for it.

    Few more purchases last night:

    Picked up the AmazonBasics DSLR Camera Case found by lindtee earlier in the thread - very good reviews on Amazon and there's a great in-depth video review on the US site here (first review). Will fit the camera with a lens attached and a few accessories in the pouch. Grand for me.. and if I need to upgrade, I'll do that - but it's only a tenner don't want to go much bigger than that at the moment as I don't want to go down the bag / rucksack route just yet.

    AmazonBasics-Holster-Front-.jpg

    Because there's unlikely to be enough room in my bag for my second lens - said I'd pick up a little pouch for it so this was about €2.50 delivered.

    $T2eC16VHJG!E9nm3p32QBQN,HzLK3w~~60_12.JPG

    Picked up a basic enough but well reviewed tripod Hama Star 61 with Carry Case for under €15.

    00004161abb.jpg

    Also took tatranska's advice and picked up a Hama Coated UV Filter.

    376997.jpg

    Was all set to get a spare battery but went out of stock from Amazon direct! :( Will keep an eye as I'm sure it'll come back in. Also keeping an eye on the Hama Lens Pen for my next order from Amazon.

    Oh, and girlfriend had a $5 voucher for DX expiring at end of month so she said she wouldn't use it.. so picked up this for €5.50. Gimmicky? hell yes!

    sku_51995_1.jpg

    It's a coffee mug by the way! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    I had an old Camera case that was my dad's from eons ago, with an old 35mm Olympus and a few lens, some silica in it too to keep the lens fungus at bay! Just enough room for the new Camera!

    Think I need to get a Tripod next, hard to keep the Camera stable when zoomed in to 300mm.

    My attempt at catching some urban decay!

    iyk6.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Basq please stop posting these accessories for the 1100D. My bank account can't take much more of it :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Basq wrote: »
    Nice one Inquitus!

    I see you shot at ISO 100 (from metadata).. am wondering where a higher ISO been a better shout - see here!

    But keep messing around with it.. I've played around with settings and took the same shot at different ISO's etc - just to get a feeling for it.

    Few more purchases last night:

    Picked up the AmazonBasics DSLR Camera Case found by lindtee earlier in the thread - very good reviews on Amazon and there's a great in-depth video review on the US site here (first review). Will fit the camera with a lens attached and a few accessories in the pouch. Grand for me.. and if I need to upgrade, I'll do that - but it's only a tenner don't want to go much bigger than that at the moment as I don't want to go down the bag / rucksack route just yet.

    AmazonBasics-Holster-Front-.jpg

    Because there's unlikely to be enough room in my bag for my second lens - said I'd pick up a little pouch for it so this was about €2.50 delivered.

    $T2eC16VHJG!E9nm3p32QBQN,HzLK3w~~60_12.JPG

    Picked up a basic enough but well reviewed tripod Hama Star 61 with Carry Case for under €15.

    00004161abb.jpg

    Also took tatranska's advice and picked up a Hama Coated UV Filter.

    376997.jpg

    Was all set to get a spare battery but went out of stock from Amazon direct! :( Will keep an eye as I'm sure it'll come back in. Also keeping an eye on the Hama Lens Pen for my next order from Amazon.

    Oh, and girlfriend had a $5 voucher for DX expiring at end of month so she said she wouldn't use it.. so picked up this for €5.50. Gimmicky? hell yes!

    sku_51995_1.jpg

    It's a coffee mug by the way! :D


    I have the same tripod a few years. works well.

    its worth picking up a backpack type bag for your kit.
    don't get a small case or you risk your lens falling out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Just picked up a Nifty-Fifty lens from Flubit (Thanks Basq). Also picked up the Hama lens, a decent 45Mb/s SD Card as well as a different type case to the Amazon basics. Also ordered a few things from DX. Think my next purchase will be the Tripod mentioned above. Great ratings on it.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Just picked up a Nifty-Fifty lens from Flubit (Thanks Basq). Also picked up the Hama lens, a decent 45Mb/s SD Card as well as a different type case to the Amazon basics. Also ordered a few things from DX. Think my next purchase will be the Tripod mentioned above. Great ratings on it.

    how much was the lens from Flubit


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,460 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Basq wrote: »
    Nice one Inquitus!

    I see you shot at ISO 100 (from metadata).. am wondering where a higher ISO been a better shout - see here!

    But keep messing around with it.. I've played around with settings and took the same shot at different ISO's etc - just to get a feeling for it.

    Few more purchases last night:

    Picked up the AmazonBasics DSLR Camera Case found by lindtee earlier in the thread - very good reviews on Amazon and there's a great in-depth video review on the US site here (first review). Will fit the camera with a lens attached and a few accessories in the pouch. Grand for me.. and if I need to upgrade, I'll do that - but it's only a tenner don't want to go much bigger than that at the moment as I don't want to go down the bag / rucksack route just yet.

    AmazonBasics-Holster-Front-.jpg

    Because there's unlikely to be enough room in my bag for my second lens - said I'd pick up a little pouch for it so this was about €2.50 delivered.

    $T2eC16VHJG!E9nm3p32QBQN,HzLK3w~~60_12.JPG

    Picked up a basic enough but well reviewed tripod Hama Star 61 with Carry Case for under €15.

    00004161abb.jpg

    Also took tatranska's advice and picked up a Hama Coated UV Filter.

    376997.jpg

    Was all set to get a spare battery but went out of stock from Amazon direct! :( Will keep an eye as I'm sure it'll come back in. Also keeping an eye on the Hama Lens Pen for my next order from Amazon.

    Oh, and girlfriend had a $5 voucher for DX expiring at end of month so she said she wouldn't use it.. so picked up this for €5.50. Gimmicky? hell yes!

    sku_51995_1.jpg

    It's a coffee mug by the way! :D

    Ive now ordered the tripod, 16GB card with 45MB speed, Lowe Pro backpack, Hama lens covers * 2, Lens cleaner and blower from DX as look the same as Hama one, Jianisi Digital SLR Remote for Canon and a spare battery. Camera is charging away now.Can you please ban me from this thread :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭tdow


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Just picked up a Nifty-Fifty lens from Flubit (Thanks Basq). Also picked up the Hama lens, a decent 45Mb/s SD Card as well as a different type case to the Amazon basics. Also ordered a few things from DX. Think my next purchase will be the Tripod mentioned above. Great ratings on it.

    I'm starting to question if this thread should be in the ba forum. Just placed an order for the nifty fifty lens with some filters. Also have a few books and Sd cards on the way. :-\


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    how much was the lens from Flubit

    Got it for around €83. Almost the same as Basq, plus I still have one free Parcel Motel. Decent price compared to anything else I could find.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Basq should do the honours and create a new 'Canon EOS 1100D Owners' thread over on the photography forum. Plenty of us here to keep that going. Although I think there's been plenty of Bargain Alert based posts in this thread.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,054 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    its worth picking up a backpack type bag for your kit.
    don't get a small case or you risk your lens falling out.
    The video for the Amazon DSLR is well worth watching.. the camera fits in with one lens attached (as below):

    79L7Jq.png

    There's room in the three pouches for a few accessories but not a spare lens, so no risk of a lens falling out.

    The reason I didn't go for anything bigger is am going to Malta in early August so want a case that will easily sit in another bigger case for hand luggage. You know what Aer Lingus are like.. "small camera bag / rucksack? That's your hand luggage!".

    And it was only a tenner. Will keep an eye out for a slightly larger bag / rucksack in the meantime.. but no rush til after the hols.

    PS - good to see so many people picking up bits and pieces.. think I may have started an epedemic alright. Outside of what I've picked up so far, a spare battery is probably all I'll pick up in the next few weeks.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Basq wrote: »
    The video for the Amazon DSLR is well worth watching.. the camera fits in with one lens attached (as below):

    79L7Jq.png

    There's room in the three pouches for a few accessories but not a spare lens, so no risk of a lens falling out.

    The reason I didn't go for anything bigger is am going to Malta in early August so want a case that will easily sit in another bigger case for hand luggage. You know what Aer Lingus are like.. "small camera bag / rucksack? That's your hand luggage!".

    And it was only a tenner. Will keep an eye out for a slightly larger bag / rucksack in the meantime.. but no rush til after the hols.

    PS - good to see so many people picking up bits and pieces.. think I may have started an epedemic alright. Outside of what I've picked up so far, a spare battery is probably all I'll pick up in the next few weeks.
    never had any problems with AL and extra bags.

    check out my udemy post for online tutorials for $10


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Just ordered the tripod, but to get free delivery added a decent lens hood and microfibre cleaning cloth by Hama.

    Started off as a bargain but all these accessories are bringing the price up. All optional of course, only thing any of us needed to buy was an SD card. I've certainly went too far with accessories but that's me done for now :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 987 ✭✭✭psicic


    MUST...RESIST....URGE...TO....BUY....MORE....CAMERA....GEAR...

    Feck it.... except for that coffee cup... I'm definitely getting that.

    And I could always try Flubit for the first time and get that lens.

    And I do kinda need a camera bag....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    This was exactly my train of thought today :D

    "I could use one of those",
    "Thats too cheap I can't not buy it",
    "I don't even know what this is but i'm going to buy one anyway" :P


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