Canon EOS 1000D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The new EOS 1000D is Canon's answer to the low-price, entry-level DSLR market. And yet it offers a specification worthy of a much higher-priced camera

Pros: Good quality with high resolution sharp images, easy operation and handling, great ISO performance

Cons: Kit lens not the sharpest, JPEGs sharper using DPP software, body not robust

Verdict: I would still put my money on the Nikon D60 at the moment. It feels more robust. However, it lacks Live View and if this is important, choose the EOS 1000D.

Review summary: The Canon EOS 1000D is the Canon camera in charge of attacking the largest volume of the digital SLR market: the entry-level segment. To succeed, Canon equipped the EOS 1000D with numerous up-to-date technologies, and this seems to be the most ...

Verdict: The main settings and parameters are repeated on the back screen

Review summary: The EOS Rebel XS ($699 list price) is the entry-level model in Canon's digital SLR lineup. The camera is essentially a stripped down version of the Rebel XSi: it has fewer pixels, a slower burst rate, and a smaller LCD than its big brother. I put ...

Pros: Very good photo quality, with minimal noise ; Compact body by D-SLR standards (though it's not for everyone) ; Good kit lens, with image stabilization ; Dust reduction system ; Fast performance in most respects ; Live view with contrast detect AF, ...

Cons: Rebel XSi only costs a little more ; Small, slippery right hand grip ; Very slow contrast detect AF in live view mode ; nearly useless in low light ; Live view not available in all shooting modes ; LCD and optical viewfinder both on the small side ; ...

Verdict: The differences are pretty clear between the two cameras. Buying the Rebel XSi gets you "bigger and better" in most (but not all) areas. The thing is, it doesn't cost you much to get those things. For $70 more you can get the Rebel XSi, which makes ...

Review summary: labs test), the EOS 450D cost £75 to £200 more than rivals, but its superiority made it worth the extra

Verdict: Enters the price war with guns blazing. A superb all-rounder, attractively priced.

Review summary: The 10.1-megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS has just about everything a budding digital photographer could want in a camera: a wide variety of features and modes, excellent image quality, and an affordable price tag. The XS doesn't have as many ...

Pros: Great entry-level features Excellent image quality

Cons: No spot meter Small, uncomfortable grip

Verdict: If you're a more seasoned photographer, you might want to shell out an extra $100 for the XSi. But overall, the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS is a great entry-level digital SLR, delivering a handful of advanced features and excellent image quality for a ...