Canon EOS 1000D
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17 years ago
The EOS Rebel XS ($699 list price) is the entry-level model in Canon's digital SLR lineup. The camera is essentially a stripped down version of the Rebel XSi: it has fewer pixels, a slower burst rate, and a smaller LCD than its big brother.
Pros:
- Very good photo quality
- with minimal noise
- Compact body by D-SLR standards (though it's not for everyone
- Good kit lens
- with image stabilization
- Dust reduction system
- Fast performance in most respects
- Live view with contrast detect AF
- magnification
- and a histogram (though see issues below,...
Cons:
- Rebel XSi only costs a little more, Small, slippery right hand grip, Very slow contrast detect AF in live view mode
- nearly useless in low light, Live view not available in all shooting modes, LCD and optical viewfinder both on the small side, Sluggish RAW format continuous shooting
17 years ago
Canon Rebel XS Review
Canon has shaken up its entry-level offerings for the second time in 2008 with the launch of the Canon Rebel XS consumer-grade DSLR. Announced way back in June for the European market (as the EOS 1000D) but only recently available on this side of the Atlantic, the Rebel XS slots in at the very...
Pros:
- Rebel XSi performance for less bucks
- Fantastic
- reliable AF system
- Extremely clean high-ISO shots
- More processing options than you could possibly need
Cons:
- Build quality not great
- Kit lens is of average quality
- Auto white balance struggles at times
- Live view less than useful
17 years ago
Canon EOS 1000D review
Anyone choosing the Canon EOS 1000D as their first DSLR is best advised to opt for both camera and 18-55mm image stabilised zoom, as tested, for just £80 more than the body-only price. As typical with a DSLR you'll have to provide your own memory card.
17 years ago
Hands On: Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D
After seeing Nikon spring back to life with its high-end powerhouses, Canon has decided to change its entry-level strategy starting with the new EOS Rebel XS. A replacement for the EOS Rebel XTi, the XS does away with the company's method of letting last year's model serve as its bargain SLR.
17 years ago
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17 years ago
Canon EOS 1000D
T hough Canon does have a very strong foothold in the DSLR market in India, there has been a gap that Canon hadn't catered to yet - the ultra-budget DSLR segment. But the EOS seems more than a cut-short budget camera.
17 years ago
Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
Canon's new EOS Rebel XS is a new budget digital SLR designed to compete with Nikon's D60 and other sub-$700 digital SLR cameras by Pentax, Olympus, and Sony. To meet the lower price point, the Canon XS includes fewer of the features of the Rebel XSi, but the XS is still a quality offering in its...
Pros:
- 10.1-megapixel sensor with low noise and good detail
- Live View mode works well
- Live View mode offers a choice between phase-detect and contrast-detect modes
- Zoom in five or ten times with Live View
- Image-stabilized kit lens is excellent optically
- Small size is great for travel and all-day
Cons:
- AF-assist adjustment and Flash Exposure compensation are buried in the Flash Settings menu
- In Live View Quick AF mode
- camera does not tell you which AF points are in focus
- Kit lens produces somewhat high barrel distortion at wide angle
- Flash coverage is uneven
- falling off in the corners
- More
17 years ago
Instant Rebates on Canon Rebel XSI, XS, EOS 50D SLR Kits, Select EF Lenses and Speedlites in US
May 5th. Canon USA Inc. has announced a new instant rebate program that applies to the purchase of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, the Canon Rebel XS or the Canon EOS 50D digital SLR tied with a specific Canon EF lens or lenses. Canon USA Inc.
17 years ago
Canon has recently revamped its SLR line-up with a new entry-level product, the EOS 1000D. Replacing the 400D at the bottom of its SLR range, this new product is yet to be given an official price. However, given the general cost structure of Canon's SLR line, it is sure to be quite affordable.
Pros:
- Sharp pictures
- fast operation
- Live View
- dust reduction
Cons:
- Focus in live view still takes some time
- menu can be unclear
16 years ago
Review: Canon EOS 1000D camera
Canon's 10-megapixel EOS 1000D digital SLR slots in below the 12-megapixel 450D in the manufacturer's range. At £499 (for the lightweight body only, without a lens), it offers the least expensive entry into the Canon SLR system, which includes over 60 compatible lenses and accessories.
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