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Verdict: The EOS 1000D is Canon's convincing answer to the competition, and it again places them in the highly competitive segment of the entry-level D-SLR camera. It are only minor details that make the difference between the EOS 450D and the Canon 1000D, ...

Review summary: Bag yourself a DSLR bargain. We test three top-performing DSLRs that offer brilliant value for money at under £400 each. Our test reveals the best buy.

Pros: Sharpest image results; Easy to use; Good noise performance; Live View; Nice punchy colours; Good build quality; Fun features; Dual slot; In camera stabiliser; Easy to use graphical interface

Cons: Feels plasticky; No spot metering; No Live View; Access to function menu isn't clear; No Live View; Slight tendency to underexposure

Verdict: ">Budget DSLR group test: Verdict In certain pictures I like, even prefer, the slight under exposure from the Sony and I think the colours from the Nikon are the best of the three. However, these are all traits that can be manipulated in post ...

Review summary: It's easy for pros to sneer at any line's entry-level offering, but this is a superb starter DSLR, especially for anyone making the leap from a compact. Be aware, however, that Canon doesn't own this market segment anymore; if you can get a good deal ...

Review summary: A couple of other differences relate to the change in bit depth. The highlight tone priority function found on the XSi relies on 14-bit imaging and has hence been dropped from the 12-bit Canon XS, while the RAW file format is likewise 12-bit rather ...

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 ...

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 ...

Verdict: As compared to the Rebel XTi which it effectively replaces, the Canon EOS XS has some very important differences that could make it a worthwhile upgrade. Most notably, as with the Rebel XSi alongside which it was developed, the Canon Rebel XS has a ...

Review summary: Canon's newest entry level DSLR - 18/9/08

Pros: Low-noise images ; Introduces Live View

Cons: Price point doesn't make sense ; Poor kit lens ; Low spec build and cramped layout ; White balance is frequently off

Verdict: The Canon EOS 1000D is Canon's response to competitors' models - think Sony A200 or Nikon D60 and you're on the right track. However, a response is one thing, but it's certainly not the conclusive answer that Canon should provide. The so-so kit lens, ...