Canon 1200 D test: A night market and a tech show

We started testing the Canon 1200D on a trip to Taiwan where we were cover the Computex 2014, the world second largest tech fair. This image from Shilin shows the camera can be fast off the block and shoot stuff on the fly. Read full review: Canon 1200 D review - A good camera to start with

The Canon 1200D can be very effective in low light, but you need steady hands. An image from the Shilin night market, famous for its weird foods.

More weird foods, but the camera stands true capturing the subtle light as well as details. An image from the Shilin night market.

More stuff you might not eat, the 1200D just loves low light. An image from the Shilin night market.

Can you find a pattern in these gray dolls? No, this is not a black and white image. An image from the Shilin night market.

See how the colours show up despite the low light and 55-250mm zoom lens. An image from the Shilin night market.

There is a fan in the picture if you can spot it. Low shutter speed does the trick. An image from the Shilin night market.

Strawberries and tomatoes dipped in sugar syrup. More low light. An image from the Shilin night market.

Can you figure out what's that thing in black. No you wouldn't eat it if we told you. Shot with a EOS 55-250mm zoom lens at the Shilin night market

Who doesn't like fruits? The Canon 1200D rises to the task again. An image from the Shilin night market.

Durian and other exotic fruits. An image from the Shilin night market.

Your face on the doll of your choice. An image from the Shilin night market.

More fun foods at the Shilin night market

Low light or no light, the Canon 1200D just loves food shots.

The zoom comes into play with this low light shot. An image from the Shilin night market.

Silhouettes from the market. Fun pendants for sale at Shilin.

Quail eggs anyone. A bit under exposed.

Computex is not just about gadgets and technology. It comes with a good dose of glamour too.

At the extreme end of the zoom, still a good shot.

Low light shot, but Canon 1200D knows what it is doing.

Extreme close up. Look at the detail.

Cloudy skies, but the zoom lens brightens up the day.

Backgroud defocus with the Canon 1200D.