Usual stupid comment from person who never posted any deal...

A smartphone doesn't compare to this in any way. I've got the LG G4 and it's the best camera I've seen on a phone but it's stil nowhere near my Canon 70D

Price looks very good, not much spec difference to the previous model 650d which is currently £260 on Amazon. I also have a 400d and been looking to upgrade. The 700d has video which is another tempting option to play with... Smartphones are way more practical and give great results day to day straight from your pocket. DSLR are good if you have an interest and want to put effort into getting some amazing shots, the best of which will blow the smartphone away..... if you put the effort in first! Just my view!

Bargain!

hot

Cold. Obsolete 1930s tech.

I used to own a 400d but sold it as using my Smartphone camera was so much easier from a practicality point of view. However after recently looking at some pictures I took with the 400d nine years ago I'm still amazed by the clarity and quality of a base spec SLR. Very tempted by this.

Price looks very good, not much spec difference to the previous model 650d which is currently £260 on Amazon. I also have a 400d and been looking to upgrade. The 700d has video which is another tempting option to play with... Smartphones are way more practical and give great results day to day straight from your pocket. DSLR are good if you have an interest and want to put effort into getting some amazing shots, the best of which will blow the smartphone away..... if you put the effort in first! Just my view!

How does this compare to the 1200d? I'm looking to get a camera and need a macro lens (100mm) I believe and not sure what to go for. I've also been advised to go for a ring flash too.

Has quite a few extra features, such as articulated rear touch screen (also higher resolution), higher ISO settings, more cross-type focusing points, slightly wider viewfinder coverage. Whether these are worth £40 to you, only you can judge.

Can get a cheap Canon 'clone' ringflash from eBay, e.g. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YONGNUO-YN-14EX-LITE-E-TTL-LED-Flash-Light-w-Macro-Rings-Adater-for-Canon-UK-/321939131704?hash=item4af5114d38:g:pFoAAOSwwE5WYXFU

Tempted to get this with a budget 10-18mm wide zoom. Total price will still be less than wide zoom for my Fuji.

What type of macro photography are you looking to do?

got a nikon D3100 tempted to swap for this...

Still waiting on a full-frame deal I can't say no to
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If you are comparing quality of this with a smartphone then you need a "smarter" user :smiley: but in terms of convenience then it's another discussion :smiley:

Cheers OP!

Same price on the official Canon website as well.

It's actually dental photography. Clinical images.
Currently have a old camera and struggling with the focal distance.
John Lewis have a few offers on the 1200d. And have a sigma 70-300mm lens but don't think that's good enough.

Ps I'm a noob as you may realise from the comments above so forgive any incorrect terminology.!

In which case the articulating screen is no real benefit. I get good results with an old Canon 400d, 100mm Canon macro lens and ringflash as given in the eBay link previously. Your 70-300mm lens won't give you great results. Get the Sigma 105mm as recommended - gives you a decent working distance away from the patient, and can be used for anything from close-ups of individual teeth to full face/profile shots.

Can get the body only from Amazon for £199, with £20 Canon cashback to give £179. The John Lewis deal for camera plus 18-55 IS lens for £269.99 is pretty good, but depends on whether you actually want/need a standard lens.

Would highly recommend the free FutureLearn dental photography course https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dental-photography-in-practice

I already have this might get this as I want another body saves changing lenses while on a shoot. Although may help for my dual view video setup. I was thinking of getting couple of LUMIX 4K cameras though for video. Any suggestions between them for YouTube video

That's a good price drop, especially with the cashback. More than enough camera for most people and tonnes of lenses available.

Cheers OP. How is this not hotter???

HOT! Great find OP.

OOS now :disappointed:

7% Quidco with Canon direct

Yep, out of stock and the Canon website price already includes the cashback so you can't claim separately after purchase. Shame, I could've done with a cheap body as a backup for my main Canon dslr

Does it say this anywhere?

It only says save £100 and no info on the Cashback.

Weird that you can get to the canon shop page selling the camera from the cashback page yet there is no mention of it already including the cashback. I think it must include it though as other models would be vastly underpriced if you could get the hundred pound cashback on top.

Ah, looking again they must include the cashback taken off as the reductions on each model match up with the cashback amounts available. Shame.

I think it would be very misleading if the canon website included the cashback but didn't explicitly mention it. It did cross my mind though. There is a huge jump from the 700d to 750d and normally manufacturers stores aren't as competitive as independents.

please expire

It looks like the double-cashback items have it pre applied as a "discount" and the single cashback comes off at the checkout.

OOS

can the cashback come from buying this from 'anywhere'? i.e another site?

OOS. Expire

​Its a film camera chassis with a sensor stuck in. Mechanical flipping mirrors are 1930s technology and out of date for 2015.

​Canon have forgotten how to innovate and just keep chucking out the same old stuff. It's just a film body with a sensor.

Available for the same price from the Canon store. And is eligible for the cashback

Please unexpire. It is in stock at the retailer again.

​it's not cashback if it's taken off before you buy it. Canon UK is listed as a vendor for cashback in the terms and conditions.

I saw that too but on other items (non double cashback) it says that the cashback is applied at the checkout.

From the T&Cs: https://store.canon.co.uk/promotions-terms-conditions/

Cheers OP bought one from Wilkinson. Item back in stock.

You are probably right, I'm going to see if I can argue with them. When I went through it didn't mention anything about cash back if not they can have it back and I'll keep my eye out for a better deal.

Says OOS.

Can anyone confirm if this retailer is in the participating retailers list found in canon website??
Thanks

Thanks. :smiley:

those like me who missed this deal, may get the 750D through lightning deal for 419 pounds. Then claim the double cashback as amazon is on the list of authorised retailers, bringing down the price to 319 pounds. stock is running low fast, be quick. Cheers

Canon UK have stock in right now at £319 so deal is still available elsewhere.

Good price, but I have to agree with the other poster here: this is old, so-so tech. Canon's lukewarm dynamic range and low-light performance, and the prevalent moire effect, would steer me clear of this.

Canons always seem like a great choice, then you look deeper and find them lacking.

The Canon website ts & cs say cashback is applied as a discount and can't be claimed after purchase

The other poster was just trolling.

Not seen in back in stock since it ran out. Checked few times as thought may get another body. I am not sure when people are seeing in stock.

Definitely didn't say that cashback is applied at checkout for this one. It does say it for other items though. If they don't do the cashback, I'm returning mine. It would be daft of them as they are grossly I competitively priced without the cashback. Currys and JL have this with the lens for 458 so 100 off would be 358 with the lens. Much better than 319 without the lens. I tried to call their claim hotline but closed until Monday. I had already submitted my claim online. Again, on their Winter Cashback site where you claim, there is no mention in t&c's about cashback already being including at checkout. It's now OOS online but will be back in stock if they get a load of returns.

​I've sent mine back for a refund as I took advantage of the Costco 750d kit for 455 and have claimed 100 back from canon making the 750d with lens 355 which is a much better deal. The 750d is worth that little bit extra as it's current tech.

355 with lens is very good for the 750d. I'm not a Costco member and it may depend on local stock. Still prefer 219 body only 700d of the cashback works. I've been advised by Canon customer service to call the cashback hotline on Monday as it may still be honoured due to the misleading website. If not, they will do a full refund with free return postage.

​fair play. I managed to get a friend to take me as a guest. Good luck with canon. I'm sure they will do the right thing

Just checking... but can't see Costco on the list (under a different name perhaps?)
http://www.canon-winter-2015-uk.sales-promotions.com/gallery/pdf_links/winter2015ts-cs-uk-list.pdf

or even here:
http://www.canon.co.uk/where_to_buy/for_home/

Called them the guy was lying they sold loads this morning so just went out of stock. I told him it's been out of stock for few days actually. Then he was like oh we sold them all at xmas as price was good. They will get more stock but not at that price. To me seems like they only did it to get some free advertisement. I wouldn't be buying from them even if stock returns.

​it's on the winter cashback page in the table at the bottom down as COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD

PS Canon approved my cashback claim. It hasn't been paid yet but confirmed. Time to sell my 600D!