Canon EOS 1000D (Body Only) Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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Build Quality	8.6
Ease of use	8.6
Features	8.6
Image quality	9.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.6
Overall rating	8.8

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Score 9.0/10

+ It fits with existing eos lenses meaning a more interactive product.
Enabled a change to digital SLR photography with out having to buy a complete new package.

- Lack of SD card in the package.

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19 of 21 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Feb 2009

Michael, London , “Male”

Score 9.0/10

+ Compact, not too heavy

- I preferred the body to be slightly larger, like the previous EOS (non digital) but that is only a personal oreference.

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8 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Feb 2009

Jon, Nr Southam, Warwickshire , “Point & shoot”

Score 9.0/10

+ Just bought a body to go with my wife's old slr lenses. All works perfectly, and up and running within minutes.

- Would be nice if it was sold with a decent memory card. It was a present and I only realised it did not come with one when I read a review elsewhere that prompted me to check.

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purchased 07 Dec 2009

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Matt, Coventry

Score 9.0/10

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purchased 10 Aug 2009

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PC Advisor expert review - by Gavin Stoker

Canon has been losing ground to arch rival Nikon of late when it comes to producing high-performance, good-value DSLRs. So will the budget-priced Canon EOS 1000D redress the balance?

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reviewed 28 Oct 2008

TechRadar expert review

When Canon launched the EOS 300D in 2003, it created a new market segment. The 300D was the first digital SLR to break the $1,000 barrier, bringing true semi-pro digital camera features to the mass market for the first time. It was succeeded by the EOS 350D then the EOS 400D. You might think, then, that the EOS 450D was the straight successor to the 400D, but in fact both were sold alongside each other to slightly different markets. The 1000D has now properly replaced the 400D, and its styling and specification strongly suggest that the 400D and 450D got cosy one evening and, after a f…

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reviewed 02 Sep 2008

Pocket Lint expert review

What happens when your entry-level DSLR camera ceases to be entry-level? You launch another one of course, but can Canon’s new entry-level DSLR appeal to beginners? We had a quick play at the UK launch. Sporting 10 megapixels and a 2.5-inch screen the Canon EOS 1000D comes across rather lightweight when compared to the meatier 450D DSLR...

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reviewed 10 Jun 2008

Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	10.1

Optical Zoom Ratio	1
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	1
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	No
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	No
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Tes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Weight (g)	450
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/4000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	30"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Dimensions (mm)	97.5x126.1x61.9
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Resolution (Pixels)	3888x2592
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Release Date	26 Jun 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Canon EOS 1000D Body Only, Canon EOS 1000D Body, Canon EOS 1000D - Digital

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