Canon EOS 1000D / Digital Rebel XS Expert Reviews

Although Canon defined the entry-level market several years ago with the Eos 300D, the company has lost some ground over time with strong models from arch rival Nikon, and more recently Sony and Olympus. Be that as it may, the new 10.1megapixel Eos ...

The decision to bundle the 1000D with the new image stabilised 18-55mm kit lens adds to the price overall, but it's a better performer optically and adds a very effective anti-shake capability to the package. Ultimately, the Eos 1000D isn't perfect, ...

Canon goes after the beginners' market

Canon's splashed into shallow end of the DSLR pool again with an entry-level model based on the 450D. Will it win gold or need water wings?

Awesome image quality. Very low noise levels at high ISO. Best in class flash shots. Live View

Slightly iffy auto white balance. Screen doesn't rotate for portrait shots

The 1000D is Canon's new 10MP entry-level DSLR, but can it win back the buyers?

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 ...

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Canon 1000D digital SLR camera review : With the introduction of the new EOS 1000D, Canon move into the 'thousand' series for the first time, that is: with digital SLR cameras. If you can still picture the analogue EOS SLR cameras, you will probably ...

This 10 megapixel camera is the first SLR from Canon to break (just) the $1000 barrier. The construction uses a lot of obvious plastic, including for the lens mount. It is small and light and is well suited to small hands. Ergonomics are just so-so. ...

The picture quality is excellent, especially when a better quality Canon lens is fitted. Dynamic range is wide and the Auto Lighting Optimiser is useful in tricky situations, such as backlighting. Auto focus and exposure are very fast and accurate. ...

The "live view" is ridiculous. The user guide recommends manual focussing in live view and yet Canon claim that they include the function because compact camera owners trading up to a DSLR demand it. But when they find that by holding the camera at ...

Stupid gimmicks apart, this is a good way to buy into a system than will grow with the user's expertise. And when the time comes to move up to a better body the Canon lenses will still be in the bag to use on the new camera. And as decent lenses ...

Replacing the popular EOS 400D at the entry level of Canon's DSLR range, the EOS 1000D brings yet another level to Canon's DSLR nomenclature, reflecting the days of film, when Canon's lowest-priced SLR cameras had four-figure model names. The 1000D ...

Overall performance from the test camera was in line with previous Canon DSLR cameras we've reviewed. Autofocusing was fast and accurate under most conditions, although there were times when the camera selected an unsuitable focusing point and we had ...

Sharp pictures, fast operation, Live View, dust reduction

Focus in live view still takes some time, menu can be unclear

Another wonderful entry-level camera from Canon, the 1000D combines all the latest features - including Live View, dust reduction and lens-based stabilisation - with superb picture quality to produce an extremely appealing package.

Replacing the popular EOS 400D at the entry level of Canon's DSLR range, the EOS 1000D brings yet another level to Canon's DSLR nomenclature, reflecting the days of film, when Canon's lowest-priced SLR cameras had four-figure model names. The 1000D ...

A 'see-through' view showing the lens stabilisation mechanism and the lens moutn and mirror box