Canon EOS 1000d
Canon EOS 1000d
The Canon EOS 1000d is the camera giants answering shot to a number of entry level units from competing manufacturers. Taking up its position just below the EOS 450d, the Canon 1000d takes most of the important features from its more expensive sibling and puts them into an affordable package that is ideal for home use.
The spec sheet on the Canon 1000d is quite respectable, especially for the sub 500.00 price range it is usually found sold at. It is build around an excellent 10.1 megapixel CMOS imaging sensor that gives it equal resolution to the EOS 400d as well as any similarly priced competitor. With 7 point auto focus and the ability to support any of Canon’s EF/EFs line of lenses you will have plenty of options for long distance or wide angle shots. This combination produces and image size of 3888 x 2592 allowing the Canon 1000d to produce beautiful large prints.
The Canon 1000d also comes with a 2.5″ LCD display with up to 500 minutes of continuous use from the battery. The display is very bright and works great even in the most intense outdoor lighting conditions. The settings for the camera include the standard 6 preset modes normally found on any of the other Canon DSLR models. A high quality flash strobe provides reasonable lighting for after dark photos but the Canon 1000d is fully compatible with any of the many Canon Lighting accessories that have been provided for the rest of the DSLR line.
When compared to the 450d, the Canon 1000d is almost identical physically. The first difference that will stand out to a casual observer is the fact that the 1000d’s 2.5 inch monitor is noticeably smaller than the 3″ version on the 450d. The resolution of the monitor is identical and the .5″ size difference, while noticeable, does not effect performance or usability. Fans of other Canon DSLR cameras, however, will be thrilled to see that the button layout is identical to that on the 400d and 450d so you will not need to learn a different layout if you choose this camera.
For memory, the Canon EOS 1000d uses a nicely secured SD slot allowing the use of any size of SD card. The camera can use most of the accessories made for the 450, including the very popular battery grip that mounts firmly on the underside of the Canon 1000d and provides and additional 900 minutes of continuous use for the camera and the monitor. Any of the common tripod mounts or light amplification accessories are also totally compatible.
In final comparison, the Canon 1000d is a very good alternative to the 450 and with its list price of 499.00, its a full 150.00 less than the 450. There are several other cameras from other manufacturers at the same price range as the 1000d, but Canon is the premier name in the industry, and for good reason. You certainly can not go wrong with the Canon EOS 1000d if you are looking for an entry level DSLR that.
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