Canon EOS 600D (EF-S 18-135 mm IS II) Digital SLR Camera

Having purchased many things over the past 1 year, I was convinced that Flipkart is a very reliable site. So, I decided to make a big purchase from Flipkart: This camera. (Also, one more Sigma lens of 70-300).nnThe camera is good. Even images at ISO 1600 are somewhat usable. The lens supplied in the box is a good product. I took some snaps and they came out good. A prime lens would be beneficial for a higher aperture and faster images though... So, I'm thinking about a 50mm f1.8. The camera is good.nVideo recording is superb and well detailed. You can choose maximum 1080p w/ 30 fps or 720p w/ 60fps with clear audio too in both these modes. But, for these frame rates you will have to set TV system to NTSC in Camera's options. Good camera though. Very VFM.nnBut sadly, I am not that satisfied with the Flipkart experience. The following shortcomings I noticed:nn1. The delivery was promised on May 2. Didn't come. Then expected delivery date shifted to 6th May. Didn't come. It came on 7th May.nn2. Instead of promised 67mm UV filter, I was given a cheaper 58mm filter which did not fit into 18-135 lens. I had to fit that filter into another lens.nn3. Instead of Lens Cleaner, I was given a cheaper Lens pen which is hardly worth it.nn4. The camera's seal was a half seal, somewhat like it was torn from both sides. And the Camera Manual's polythene was torn (that was INSIDE THE BOX!!). I can't believe Canon guys did it, then maybe someone opened the camera box before I did?!nnI clearly told them all this (except point no. 3 that I just noticed) over their Customer service email 4-5 days ago. But not even a reply came?? Such an insult of customer.nnFlipkart Experience: 1/5nCamera Quality & Experience: 4.5/5nnOverall: 3/5 Stars.nnRecommendation: Get this camera. Its good. Get it from your nearest retailer I would say.

Extremely great camera for the beginners. Especially the auto focus capability is like a boon for beginners like me. This is a cropped camera. Images are dependent on the sensor. Initially I wanted to go for 18-55mm lens, but did some research (well, spoke to few of my friends and read articles from long time users of Canon cameras and lenses on internet) and finally decided to go for 18-135mm lens (some prefer 18-55mm and add 55-xxmm lens extra) . It did not matter to me as long as the quality of the pictures were fine. Being a beginner and my budget I did research a lot on Nikon 5200 versus Canon 60D and 600D and finally deciding to live with 600D. Nikon 5200, I guess does not have the autofocus motor, unlike Canon models in the same range. I still need to explore a lot of features on 600D. I am simply blown off on the quality of images from EOS 600D (Rebel T3i).... extremely happy to have this camera on-board. Got a 4GB SD cart and camera bag (quality seems good) as part of the offer package. But no lens cleaning cloth :(:(...may be trivial, but essential which I feel should have been included as part of the camera package. Coming to the customer service part......product was delivered ahead of time. Good job on that. I had asked for the product to be gift wrapped with a customized message. Well, it was an anniversary gift. The gift wrapper looked like a warped Band-Aid tied to an aging victim of misery.......sorry no pun here...but the gift wrapping was extremely lousy. I could have spent that Rs.30 by getting this package gift wrapped from a local shop. Shockingly, any gift, should have the personalized message label/ sticker stuck on top of the package, which was nowhere seen!!!. Finally found it inside the shipment box, stuck underneath the carton flaps below the box, which I luckily found. Overall the shipment package was warped....luckily camera box was intact. So, my recommendation would be that if users want their items to be gift wrapped, better to get it done locally, rather than from Flipkart/ seller......not sure if anyone else had the same experience. I would rate the product 5 out of 5. Customer service as 3 out of 5. Regarding