One lens or two? Either way this AU Black Friday deal gets you a Canon mirrorless camera for under a grand
Cameras are expensive investments – I guess it’s fair to say that you won’t buy a “real” one unless you plan to put it to good use. But did you know that a “real” camera will take better photos than your phone because of the larger pixels in the larger sensor?
Additionally, a good camera can be cheaper than buying one of the best camera phones. Concrete example: the Canon EOS R100.
The provided lens is not the only reason for my recommendation. I’ve been using Canon cameras for 13 years and have tried several models over that time, but I was genuinely surprised by the value offered by the EOS R100.
If you don’t want to take my word for it, TechRadar’s camera editor didn’t know what to expect either, but he too was impressed, as you can see in his in-depth review of the Canon EOS R100.
With a comfortable grip and simple menu system, Canon has made it easy to start your photography journey with the EOS R100. It may lack the fancy features of more premium cameras, but it has everything an entry-level camera needs. And it works great too.
Its 24MP APS-C sensor is the same one used in the more expensive EOS R50 and EOS R10, and features Canon’s reliable dual-pixel autofocus system. With 3,975 autofocus points covering 143 areas, it’s easy for everyone to get quality, sharp photos. Its image quality is really very good!
Take a look at some samples from the camera:
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It won’t serve you very well if you want to take action photos like sports, as its maximum continuous shooting speed reaches 6.5 fps, but sometimes that’s all you need… at least to start learning the ropes.
It can shoot 4K video, but it will be cropped to a maximum frame rate of 24fps, but Full HD (or 1080p) footage is captured using the full width of the sensor. Granted, it’s not as good as more expensive cameras, but you won’t do better at this price.
Its rear 3-inch LCD screen is fixed, which might deter some potential users since an articulating screen can help frame a variety of shots, but I still don’t think it’s a deal-breaker for a beginner. It more than makes up for this with a very comfortable grip, which can make a world of difference if you have to carry it around all day while traveling, and it’s lightweight too.
If you’re thinking about what to get a young aspiring photographer, this is a great choice. Or what if you want to learn the fine arts of photography yourself? This camera will help you without burning a huge hole in your pocket.
