The camera at Argos (and John Lewis) actually comes with a different lens, one without image stabilisation, something that is important if you’re taking photos without a tripod (apparently!). The non-IS lens seems to be newer, however (it is mark III rather than mark II). On Canon’s own website they are selling the camera with the IS lens (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II zoom lens) for £40 more than the camera with the non-IS lens (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III zoom lens) (the one being sold at Argos and John Lewis). So perhaps that says something about the relative value of the lenses.
So (as someone wanting an ‘entry-level’ DSLR) I’ve opted for the camera with the IS lens from Amazon as the better bet, even though the lens is older and you can get Quidco with Argos and a 2 year guarantee with John Lewis (it’s a one year Canon guarantee otherwise).
blackanchorage
10 Jan 17#3
I'm tempted by the 100D deal at John Lewis, if you sell the extra lens I think it's a similar price to this.
hafizpatel
10 Jan 17#4
Good reviews.... Tempted to buy one
Supercharge_Me
10 Jan 17#5
this or nikon 3300?
oozyjungle
10 Jan 17#6
I jst got this from amazon. I also got £5 extra when I topped up my account with credit. (£100 or more). not sure if reward is for everyone but worth checking. so really £254.99 with the cashback.
Tmacmissus
10 Jan 17#7
I ordered this in New Year - I didn't post it at the time as it was out of stock - but it arrived within 10 days. Heat added - a great entry level SLR camera.
hafizpatel to Tmacmissus
10 Jan 17#8
Hi. Have you tested it Just wanted to know how's the battery life and how's the picture quality of taking pictures
brilly
11 Jan 17#10
both lenses are same age, the number is only relevant to the type
so there is separate series for non stabilised etc
derekblankmccoy
15 Jan 17#11
Junk camera. Spend the extra and get something decent, or go mirrorless.
rocksm91 to derekblankmccoy
16 Jan 17#12
Like? From?
xreecey to derekblankmccoy
16 Jan 17#13
It's not a junk camera, it's a perfectly good camera for a good price.
derekblankmccoy
17 Jan 17#14
Junk. A 100D at its normal price is a much better deal.
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Amazon price: £279.99
Canon cashback: £20.00
Net price: £259.99
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So (as someone wanting an ‘entry-level’ DSLR) I’ve opted for the camera with the IS lens from Amazon as the better bet, even though the lens is older and you can get Quidco with Argos and a 2 year guarantee with John Lewis (it’s a one year Canon guarantee otherwise).
so there is separate series for non stabilised etc