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Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS / Kiss F

10.1 megapixels, first seen: 12 March 2008

Information found in: from 215 sources in 30 countries.

Best Price: 449.00 USD

  • User Score (1351)
    9.2 9.2 from 1351 reviewers
  • Expert Score (55)
    7.7 7.7 from 55 reviewers
  • Design (31)
    6.9 6.9 from 31 reviewers
  • Value for money (72)
    7.4 7.4 from 72 reviewers
  • Features (56)
    7.2 7.2 from 56 reviewers
  • Ease of use (65)
    8.1 8.1 from 65 reviewers
  • Performance (7)
    6.5 6.5 from 7 reviewers
  • Picture quality (44)
    7.8 7.8 from 44 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • fully featured, excellent image quality, low price, typically good canon images, usual canon standard
  • contrast conditions, no ir remote, maximum iso of 1600, digic 3, but only after 30

With a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and technology inherited from Canon’s professional models, the EOS 1000D offers EOS imaging power in an affordable, easy-to-use package.

  • 10.1 MP CMOS sensor
  • Up to 3fps
  • 7-point wide-area AF
  • Self-Cleaning Image Sensor
  • 2.5” LCD with Live View mode
  • DIGIC III processor
  • SD/SDHC card slot
  • Picture Styles processing
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

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Reviews of Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS / Kiss F

  1. EOS 1000D

    Reviewer: Stuff.tv
    22 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    An amazing entry-level snapper with plenty of room for growth before your creative juices overflow Read more

  2. Review: Canon EOS 1000D camera

    Reviewer: Computeractive
    28 August 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Good points: Solid build despite lightweight plastic construction; relatively easy to use, and is responsive and reliable; good quality kit lens and good results Bad points: Over-priced compared to closest rivals; activating Live View requires detective work; light sensitivity settings offered could be higher still Overall: Everything you’d want from a beginner SLR is here – except a truly budget price Read more

  3. Canon EOS 1000D

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    26 August 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The EOS 1000D is a great camera. It’s quick and provides excellent quality images. It does have some very strong competition, including from other Canon models, and still seems to be too complex to attract compact users. Read more

  4. Canon EOS 1000D

    Reviewer: Macworld UK
    4 November 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The compact, lightweight 10-megapixel 1000D is the most affordable route into the Canon EOS system, which offers the unmatchable advantage of over 60 compatible lenses. It may be longer in the tooth than the others here, but with street prices well under £500 for a body and an image-stabilised 18-55mm lens – extremely useful for avoiding blur when shooting handheld or in low light without flash – this one’s practically a steal. Read more

  5. Canon EOS 1000D Review

    Reviewer: CNET
    10 September 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The 1000D feels like what it is: a cheap, basic dSLR. It's perfectly competent, produces good quality pictures and has all the controls that keen photographers will want as they gain experience. But while Canon's used the opportunity to improve on the old EOS 400D in many areas, the new camera does have a cheaper feel Read more

  1. canon eos 1000d slr

    Reviewer: dado, rhondda, united kingdom, Digital Camera Magazine
    9 November 2008
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    I have just got my hands on a canon 1000d it has Lot's of features that i think you really don't need,the first accessory I had was a battery grip that enabled me to hold the camera with more comfort, my camera before this was a canon 300d, and I wish I had spent the money on a good quality lens for the 300d as the photos on the 1000d are quite soft they are on the 300d but I believe a good lens would have made a big difference. Read more

  2. Reviewer: Sonu George, Pixmania
    20 May 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Its my first D-SLR , got opinion from my friends to buy ,as 2 out of 3 recommended for EOS series.Stylish look ,firm body and performance.Less pain about it, after all its from CANON. Read more

  3. Great photos but less reliable than I would expect

    Reviewer: Amazon
    3 July 2010 See Product at Amazon (549.99 USD)
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    This review is from: Canon EOS 1000D Body Only (Electronics) No question, the 1000D takes a great photo. However, it not only feels flimsily built, but my particular camera has been back to Canon 3 times within guarantee - and has now failed again a couple of months outside guarantee. Having taken the camera to an independent repairer this time they tell me that it needs a whole new logic board, which is almost as expensive as a new body. They also tell me that this is... Read more

  4. Well priced entry level DSLR camera. Well worth a look if yo ...

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    15 July 2010
    Overall 8
    8.4
    Features 6
    6.0
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    Summary: A great purchase for anyone looking for a reliable, decent quality digital SLR for a low price. Read more

  5. Great Amature/Pro Camera

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    15 March 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Canon Rebel XS is a full featured Semi-pro digital SLR camera. At 10.1 megapixel you are achieving a quality of image that is higher than a simple point and shoot and yet are not tied down to the simplicities. If you are new to photography this camera will produce a quality shot using the basic settings.  If you are versed in photography, the advanced features will give you everything you are looking for from an SLR. Features include: 6 basic modes. Portrait,... Read more

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