Canon EOS 1300D 18MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) with 18-55mm ISII Lens

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The 2000D isn’t a huge upgrade on the 1300D, so if your budget is tight then the 1300D might be the wiser choice between the two. There are now better budget DSLRs available, though, as well as decent mirrorless alternatives like Canon’s own EOS M50 for a little more. Verdict He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected in to BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association. Another alternative is the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III mirrorless camera. While the Canon 1300D has an optical viewfinder, the Olympus model has an electronic one. The latter offers a wider field of view. This camera also features a touch screen.

In low-light conditions, the AF might struggle. The AF working range is EV 0 -18 for the center AF point and EV 1 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100). The Canon EOS 1300D (Canon Rebel T6, Kiss X80) is an entry-level DSLR introduced in 2016. It is an upgrade of the EOS 1200D. Even though the sensor has limitations in dynamic range, the 63-zone exposure metering performs well.The Canon EOS 1300D does not have a dedicated movie button. You have to set the Mode dial to Video to record. If you want manual exposure settings, you should change them in your camera’s menu. The 1300D offers 1080p video recording at 30, 25 and 24fps. It has Full HD video recording, but this is quite outdated at 4K video recording. Zone TTL Full-aperture Metering, Evaluative Metering (Linked to All AF Points), Partial Metering (10% of Viewfinder at Center), Center Weighted Average Metering The Canon EOS 1300D is a good value-for-money, offering not-so-basic features like Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The Live View feature is also nice to have but makes the autofocus slow. The video mode allows limited control.

There are just nine autofocus points to choose from when using the 1300D – not many by DSLR standards, and they’re grouped towards the middle of the frame. The central point is the more sensitive cross-type, so it’s better to use this one when shooting in low-light conditions. To change the AF point, press the AF point selection button and use the directional keys to choose the point you need. If you’ve used or seen a 1200D, then you’ll be familiar with the 1300D’s build and layout – Canon hasn’t strayed too far from the blueprint here. The viewfinder shows 95% of the scene, so the magnification is approximately 0.80x. This is normal for entry-level DSLRs. The camera is made of carbon fiber/glass fiber and polycarbonate resin. The grip is on the right side and is quite comfortable. It is easy to hold the camera in hand, but it is not weather-sealed. The Canon EOS 1300D is for beginner photographers who do not want to invest too much but want to learn photography on an easy-to-use camera.

The 18-55 mm kit lens has an auto- focus mode, and it has an f/3.5 minimum aperture. It has a built-in image stabilization you can switch on or off. The Canon EOS 1300D does not have touch screen features, which is rather uncomfortable when now even the most basic smartphone has it. Although with the Wi-Fi connectivity, you can use Canon Camera Connect App and do focusing from your phone. Focusing Brightness Range (EV 0 - 18 (Center AF Point), EV 1 - 18 (other AF Points) with One-shot AF at Room Temperature, ISO 100), Brightness Metering Range: EV 1 - 20 (at Room Temperature, ISO 100) The camera can shoot Full HD video, and it’s capable of producing some good footage. However, video functionality is very much a supplement to being a stills camera, rather than a reason to buy the 1300D. Should you buy the Canon EOS 1300D? The biggest rival is the Nikon D3300. It offers a better battery life and higher resolution. It is also more expensive.