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Canon EOS 1000D reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon EOS 1000D Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 17 April 2009 - |
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- 13 February 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 14 December 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 19 November 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 10 September 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 18 August 2008 - |
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- 4 |
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- 12 August 2008 - |
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- 4 |
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- 06 August 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 06 August 2008 - |
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- 4 |
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- 23 July 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
DevHardware 's conclusion / rating - 17 April 2009 |
“ The XS’s performance is every bit as good as you would expect from a Canon DSLR. The DIGIC III processor provides accurate, vibrant color reproduction, while the included picture styles offer useful variety between, say, landscape mode, in which blues and greens are emphasized, and portrait mode with its warmly enhanced reds and pinks.
The processor also allows the camera to function impressively at high ISO settings in low light. A certain amount of noise under such conditions is to be expected, but the XS produces far less than you might expect, even at ISO1600.
Continuous shooting performance is also good, at least in JPEG mode, where the promise of unlimited shooting until the card is full is borne out in tests. In RAW mode things are less satisfactory: 1.5fps for just a handful of shots isn’t going to win any awards. Anyone interested in rapid burst RAW shooting is advised to look elsewhere.
That aside, the overall feature set and performance of the XS are impressive, and it would seem as though Canon have hit upon another low-end DSLR likely to appeal to a mass audience. Still, time will tell whether Canon have got it right again – and given their reputation for reinventing the consumer DSLR market, who would bet against it?... ”
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LapTopMag 's conclusion / rating - 13 February 2009 |
“ If ever a camera could overtake the D40 in the budget DSLR category, it’s the Canon EOS Rebel XS. It offers fast speeds, an easier interface, higher resolution, an automatic sensor-cleaning system, and often-comparable (and always good) image quality. The D40 still has better all-around image quality, but the Rebel XS is nonetheless impressive, and its interface might even be better suited to DSLR novices... ”
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Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 14 December 2008 |
“ Canon will likely sell a lot of Rebel XS kits. It's a pretty good SLR at a pretty astonishingly low price, and that's what it was designed to be. Most consumers will be very happy with the Canon Rebel XS, thanks to the high quality, image-stabilized lens, the well-rounded feature-set, and impressive print quality. But there are a few technical foibles that enthusiasts will do well to take note of.
Still, that won't affect most shooters, as it's the rare person who enlarges to 11x14-inches, let alone 13x19 or 16x20. The good news is that Canon made minor but important improvements to the grip and controls, and kept most of what is great about the XS's predecessor. Adding Live View and image stabilization addressed a few elements that other companies, namely Olympus and Pentax, have had in their favor at the low-price end of the market. If anyone knows how to address the image stabilization problem, it's Canon, with years of experience and a proven track record.
The new 18-55mm IS lens is significantly improved, as our SLRgear.com tests show. There is surprisingly little corner softness and chromatic aberration, and the lens's build is better than past models. It delivers such a good focal length range with so little weight that I recommend most people buy the kit to get this fine little lens for those days they just want a light, high-quality optic along... ”
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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 19 November 2008 |
“ The Canon EOS Rebel XS (also known as the EOS-1000D) is a very competent entry-level digital SLR. It takes photos of excellent quality, it's responsive, and it offers a host of useful features. It's biggest problem is that its big brother, the Rebel XSi, costs just $70 more. Upgrading to the XSi doesn't buy you better photo quality (you just get large images), but it does get you a larger LCD and viewfinder, faster continuous shooting speeds (especially in RAW mode), spot metering, and more. On it's own, the Rebel XS is a great entry-level camera, easily earning my recommendation. At the same time, it's hard to resist the Rebel XSi for just a little more money.
From most angles, you'd be hard-pressed to see the difference between the Rebel XS and the XSi. They're both compact D-SLRs -- maybe a little too compact for some. My biggest beef with the Rebels has always been the small and slippery right hand grip -- I never feel like I have a secure hold on the camera. The Rebel XS is a plastic camera, though it feels pretty well put together in most respects. It has quite a few buttons scattered around its body, so you may need to read the manual to figure out what does what. The Rebel XS supports both EF and EF-S lenses, with a 1.6 focal length conversion ratio. The 18 - 55 mm, image stabilized kit lens performs quite well, and leagues better than the models that preceded it. Like most SLRs these days, the Rebel has a dust reduction system.
The back of the camera is where you'll see how the XS differs from its more expensive sibling in terms of design: both its LCD and viewfinder are quite a bit smaller. Like on the XSi, you can use the LCD for live view, and it works "okay". It's best used for shooting on a tripod, where speed isn't your top priority. There, you can superimpose a composition grid, a histogram, and you an also zoom in on your subject, to make sure its properly focused. Two focus modes are offered: traditional and contrast detect. The traditional (phase difference) system is pretty fast, though the camera has to flip the mirror down to focus, which turns off the live view for a moment. Contrast detect works like it does on your compact camera, only much slower. Expect focus times of 2-3 seconds in this mode, and forget about it in low light... ”
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CNet UK 's conclusion / rating - 10 September 2008 |
“ Whatever the improvements, though, it feels like they've been a long time coming and don't add up to much. We've got so used to each new SLR bringing a technological breakthrough, it's something of a let-down to see one that's really rather ordinary. A 10-megapixel dSLR is hardly news. It's like those packets in supermarkets that say "new and improved" when you know that what they really mean is that they've found a cheaper way to make it.
The Canon EOS 1000D is a safe bet for anyone buying their first digital SLR, and it has enough features to satisfy those who want to get more heavily into photography. But it's rather like buying a new Ford Fiesta. You can expect it to be better than the last one, but it's hardly going to blow you away. ... ”
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 18 August 2008 |
“ Canon has put together yet another awesome Digital SLR for the beginner to intermediate user. The combination of ease of use and versatility make this a very appealing model in the 'entry-level' category. With a street price of US$699, it's about $100 less than its big brother, and I feel the XS offers a great 'bang for your buck'. With outstanding image quality, very robust performance, and loads of useful exposure options, the Rebel XS will make a great camera for anyone who is just stepping into the dSLR realm, or for an experienced photographer who would like a more compact model. The only issues I really had with this camera were the useless Live View function, and the loss of the rubber hand grip. Overall, I would highly recommend this model to anyone looking at purchasing their first dSLR.
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- 4 |
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Camera Labs 's conclusion / rating - 12 August 2008 |
“ Canon’s new EOS 1000D / Rebel XS represents a modest upgrade over its predecessor and in some feature respects an actual downgrade. But Canon knows new entry-level DSLR buyers highly value the presence of Image Stabilisation and Live View, both of which are now crucially offered here. And unlike arch rivals Nikon and Sony, it also means Canon now offers both Live View and stabilisation on all its consumer DSLRs.
It’s also important to realise the reduced number of AF points and slow continuous shooting in RAW mode will have little if any impact on its target audience. Indeed the AF performance was fine in our tests and if you’re recording JPEGs, you can keep shooting until you run out of memory.
So while it may be annoying for enthusiasts to see features removed from a previous model to cost-cut and provide greater product differentiation, few 1000D / XS buyers will be really bothered. The changes certainly don’t have the same impact of Nikon removing the lens AF motor from its entry-level DSLRs, and hey, at least the depth-of-field preview button’s still there on the new Canon.... ”
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- 4 |
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 06 August 2008 |
“ The EOS 1000D is a solid addition to Canon's extensive range of DSLR cameras, filling the gap at the sub-£500 / $700, entry-level price-point. Canon have cleverly ensured that it's different enough to the more expensive 450D to tempt you to upgrade, yet still producing a very capable camera that suits its beginner target audience. Whilst 2 megapixels, 2 AF-points, 0.5 inch of LCD real-estate, lack of Highlight Tone Priority and no infra-red remote control are fairly significant differences, I really missed the Spot metering mode, larger viewfinder and faster RAW continuous shooting that the EOS 450D offers when compared to the 1000D.
Live View has made it onto the 1000D and is a great addition on paper, but don't expect a point-and-shoot experience as the contrast AF mode is infuriatingly slow, and the Quick AF mode is of most interest to macro and studio photographers. I much preferred the quicker, more seamless Live View mode of the Sony A350. The new EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS kit lens is actually more beneficial than Live View, providing much needed image stabilisation, although obviously Canon's system is still lens-dependent and therefore more restrictive than that of Sony, Pentax or Olympus (which instantly work with any lens).... ”
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- 4.5 |
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TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 06 August 2008 |
“ The Canon EOS 1000D is a difficult camera to judge. While it does have some good qualities, including decent performance and excellent image quality, it doesn’t really stand out against competing entry-level cameras from other brands. Its limited feature-set, slightly disappointing build quality and overall feeling of cheapness do it no favours, and the live view mode isn’t as useful as you might hope. If it comes down in price by at least £100 then it might be a better deal, but at the moment it’s not one that I’d recommend.
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- 4 |
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DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 23 July 2008 |
“ Having helped create the 'affordable' DSLR, Canon has taken a while to respond to the latest, comparatively wallet-friendly offerings from the likes of Nikon and Sony. The 1000D is a pretty convincing response - it does just about everything it needs to do, and everything it does, it does well. It can produce great images at any of its ISO settings and, viewed as a whole, makes a great first DSLR.
Cameras are not just the product of engineering, they are also the result of marketing considerations - creating a product people will want to buy at a price they find attractive. The result is that many cameras in this market segment are shorn of some of the features of their big brothers in the name of 'product differentiation.' It's a reality that can upset some people (often the owners of more expensive cameras), but we, like the marketers, need to consider whether the removed features will have an impact on the buyer the camera is aimed at. For example, it's been a Canon tradition to miss spot metering off its least expensive DLSR. This is annoying (it's certainly a more useful feature than the bracketing function removed from the baby Nikons), and worth highlighting but probably not a big issue for the majority of users.... ”
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