Canon India Pvt Ltd announced the launch of the EOS 1200D, meant for amateurs and first-time buyers. This entry-level D-SLR offers advanced control, images with sharp details, easy-touse features and is compatible with more than 70 EF lenses. The camera offers an APS-C CMOS sensor, a DIGIC 4 image processor, a continuous speed of 3 fps and ISO sensitivity from 100 – 6400 (extendable upto 12800). Videos can be recorded in Full HD 1080p. The EOS 1200D has a highly-accurate 9-point Auto Focus (AF) system with center crosstype AF point which enables accurate and quick focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes.
Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India, said “At Canon, we’re in the business of creating new trends. With the new EOS 1200D, we’ve actually created a product aimed at bringing brilliant image quality to a much wider audience, encouraging the masses to enjoy photography culture. To promote the EOS 1200D we are launching an exciting pan India campaign – ‘Everyone Can With A Canon’, targeting everyday users, specifically families and mothers.” The EOS 1200D will be available at all Canon Image Squares and leading retail outlets at a price of Rs.30,995 (MRP) for the body only. The MRP of the kit options would be as follows: EOS 1200D + 18-55 IS II lens for Rs.34,995 and EOS 1200D + 18-55 IS II & 55-250 IS II for Rs.39,995.