Buying Guide of Canon EOS 1000D Body Only

This is an excellent camera and my first dslr. I upgraded from a compact 5mp kodak z series and i was thinking of going for the eos 450d. After reading reviews & going to a local photography store, i was told that it wasnt worth the extra money for a first dslr as many of the features of the 450d are lended to this camera. So i decided to get this one along with a tamron 70-300mm f4-5.

My pictures are the snowy ones above and i think i've got some fabulous results. The controls on the camera are easy as pie to use, i've got big hands and have no problems gripping it or pressing buttons; there are even different colour themes on the lcd to suit your taste. The auto function is good for general picture taking in daylight or even low light conditions however i always switch to manual for low light. I have a standard kodak tripod but personally i don't think the camera needs one even at maximum zoom or in low light.

Four years' of outstanding service. I bought this camera over four years ago to see if i could get back into photography after a break of some 20 years. I didn't want to spend too much and still had a 35-105mm lens from my old print film canon t70. I wasn't really a fan of the t70 as i'd always used pentax previously however, as the t70 was the last camera i owned, i stuck with canon. As some other reviewers have mentioned, using the old 35 - 105mm ef lens with this body does throw up the odd error code (turn it off and back on again) but i've had no problems with the 18 - 55mm kit lens the camera came with.

I also discovered, having stuck my old flash gun on the hotshoe and fired off some exposures, that the camera cannot manage through-the-lens flash metering or control the flash. More worryingly, older flash guns can apparently fry your in-camera electronics. Fortunately no harm done - live and learn. This camera is responsible for my falling in love with photography again. I've shot well over 2000 images in the time i've owned this and thought long and hard about whether to bother upgrading or not.

Pros

• Excellent entry level DSLR
• EOS 1000D Body Only
• Brilliant piece of kit for those new to Digital SLR
• A good entry level DSLR camera
• Persistent error code problem
• Canon EOS 1000D Body Only

Cons

• Great photos but less reliable than I would expect

Negative Review of Canon EOS 1000D Body Only

Great photos but less reliable than i would expect. 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 not an uncommon problem.

I've been a canon user for 30 years, but i won't be buying another consumer level camera from them. My choice is between buying one of their pro models (which are excellent) secondhand or switching to nikon. Tempted towards the latter, frankly.

Features of Canon EOS 1000D Body Only

• Compact, ultra-light 10 MP digital SLR camera with 7-point wide-area AF system
• Up to 3 frames per second continuous shooting
• Bright 2.5 inch LCD with Live View mode and EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• DIGIC III processor for rapid operation and superior imaging
• Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards and all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and Speedlite EX flashes

During playback, the LCD provides detailed review of shots, and features a wide viewing angle for easy sharing with friends. A large, bright viewfinder allows framing of subjects even in the brightest conditions. Canon's cutting-edge DiG!C III processor - as used in professional EOS models - delivers rapid operation, accurate colour reproduction, fast start-up times, and low power consumption. Shooting to the popular SD/SDHC memory card formats, the EOS 1000D is ideal for those who already own SD-compatibl

Manufacturer's Description
Canon EOS 1000D The ideal choice as a first EOS cameraThe Canon EOS 1000D is the ideal introduction to the EOS system for the first-time digital SLR user. An enthusiasts camera, it will grow with you allowing you to explore your creativity as you gain experience and confidence. Easy-to-use and light to handle it delivers a host of technology, including features found on our professional models, into the hands of the photography enthusiast. Powerful features, including a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC III processor, combine perfectly with simple, intuitive controls, 18-55mm lens, built-in flash, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and Live View Function in a compact design to make it easy to get great results. Fast and simple to useThe EOS 1000D is one of the fastest cameras available today offering instant startup, speedy Auto Focus and minimal shutter lag so you need never miss a shot. With continuous shooting up to 3 frames per second in bursts of up to 514 JPEGs or 5 RAW files it is so easy to capture dramatic action shots and it captures enough detail to print to A2 size even with cropped images. The ergonomically designed dial gives you easy access to the 12 modesClick here for a larger image Unlock your creativityThe EOS 1000D offers a choice of shooting modes. Basic Modes control all the settings for you allowing you to concentrate on great composition. These include; Full Auto, which allows you to use the camera to 'point and shoot'; Portrait, which ensures the background is out of focus and the foreground is pin sharp; Landscape, which sets a longer exposure and a smaller aperture to capture both the foreground and background in focus, Close-up which allows you to focus on very close objects; Sports, which uses a fast shutter speed to freeze action; and Night Portrait, which increases the ISO to make the camera more sensitive to light. You can also prevent the built-in flash from popping up using the Flash Off setting (for shooting in Museums and gallaries). As you become more confident you can experiment with five Creative Modes: Av mode automatically sets the shutter speed, but allows you to control depth of field by letting you choose the aperture. By setting the extent to which the lens opens or 'aperture' , you can control the portion of a scene that appears sharp in the image or 'depth of field',. A larger aperture will provide a shallow depth of field - sharp in the foreground with a blurred background - where as a smaller aperture will give a sharp picture throughout. The different modes allow you to control the look and feel of your imagesClick here for a larger image Tv mode automatically sets the apeture and you select the shutter speed. This enables you to change the appearance of motion in your shots; Photograph a waterfall with a fast shutter speed and every droplet is captured in crisp detail: use a slower shutter speed and you will create a soft blurred effect, giving a sense of motion in your photograph. In Program Mode both the aperture and shutter speed are controlled by the camera but you can select other settings: With Drive Mode you can select from Single Shot, Continuous Shooting or Self-timer; Metering Mode allows you to specify the area of the image you wish the camera to use to calculate exposure; White Balance setting means you can determine what the camera reads as white to allow for your specific lighting conditions; and Flash Mode gives you control over your flash settings. Manual Mode allows you to control both aperture and shutter speed so you have total creative freedom with your shots. Great for difficult lighting situations or capturing subjects with different effects. A-DEP Mode automatically sets your depth of field so you can be sure to capture as much or as little of the scene as you wish in focus. All the Creative Modes allow you to change your ISO speed. This is the measure of the sensor's sensitivity to light. Altering it allows you to modify the exposure accordingly and gives you more freedom to be creative with your shots in different lighting conditions. The EOS 1000D has all functions within easy reach, next to the bright 2.5-inch screenClick here for a larger image Effortless operationThe EOS 1000D is the smallest and lightest Digital EOS model yet, weighing just 450g, and is ergonomically designed for comfortable handling. A large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a viewing angle of 170 degrees makes it easy to preview, review and share your shots even when you are using the camera in bright sunlight. This model is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards. Available in increasingly large capacities these provide an inexpensive way to extend the cameras capacity. Live View FunctionLive View Function enables you to view your subjects directly on the LCD monitor. It's easy to magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. You can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for keeping vertical or horizontal lines in your composition straight. Live View Function can be used remotely via a computer through a USB connection, and the included EOS Utility software. In Live View Function you can action two Auto Focus (AF) modes: Quick mode, which uses the camera's standard AF system (great for capturing action or for shooting in low light) and Live mode, which is a contrast-based AF system that reads the sharpness of subjects right from the imaging sensor, and can be overridden by pressing the AF mode selection button. The target area for Live Mode AF is at the center by default, but it can be moved around most of the picture area with the cross keys on the back of the camera. Focusing made easyA wide-area Auto Focus (AF) system uses seven separate focusing points to lock onto subjects fast and makes it so easy to get the shot you want. As well as Manual Focus there are three auto-focus modes to choose from: One-Shot AF, ideal for static subjects such as portraits and landscapes; AI Servo, great for moving subjects and keeps following the subject with predictive tracking until you take the shot; and AI Focus, which switches from One Shot to Servo when movement is detected. The center, cross-type focus point operates flawlessly in lower-light and lower-contrast settings. Choose your styleThe EOS 1000D allows you to change the look of your images by customising Picture Style settings for colour, saturation, sharpness and contrast, either in-camera or later with Canon's comprehensive software suite, supplied with the EOS 1000D. Six preset Picture Styles include Portrait, which provides a slightly sharp and crisp image with nice skin tones, Landscape, which emphasizes vivid blues and greens, and Monochrome to give you stunning black and white images. Canon also offers additional downloadable 'Picture Style Files' that can be installed into your camera for even more imaging options at your fingertips. Professional SoftwareThe EOS 1000D allows you to shoot in RAW format and the Digital Photo Professional software which comes free with it enables high-speed RAW image processing, fast previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. Because it is CMS (Color Management System) compatible, Digital Photo Professional allows for easy image layout and printing in Adobe RGB in conjunction with Easy-PhotoPrint and PictBridge printers. A world of advantages from Canon technology Canon's CMOS senser and DIGIC III processor combine perfectly in the EOS 1000DClick here for a larger image In-built geniusThe CMOS sensor lies at the heart of the EOS system. Indeed, Canon is the only camera manufacturer to produce their own sensor and years of imaging experience are borne out by the results - a range of sensors designed to perfectly match the performance requirements of each specific EOS model and superb clean detailed images with minimum noise. The CMOS sensor's larger pixel sizes mean wider dynamic range for greater contrast and detail in shadow and highlight areas and a low-pass filter in front of the sensor suppresses the false colour and moiré that can affect high resolution digital photography. It is extremely powerful and efficient so not only does it improve battery life giving you more shots per charge, but it also enables fast transfer of data to the processor allowing you to keep shooting continuously. Power in your handsOriginally developed for Canon's Professional range, Canon's DIGIC III processor is the brain of the camera and is responsible for the superb responsiveness of all EOS models. In the instant between your shot being taken and its appearance on the LCD screen, Canon's cutting-edge DIGIC technology is racing to optimise your image. DIGIC processors are able to analyse ultra-detailed image data gathered by the camera sensor then use this to swiftly reproduce the subtlest of tonal graduations and an exceptionally wide colour range. When shooting in darker conditions, even if you are pushing the ISO to the limit, DIGIC processing applies sophisticated Noise Reduction algorithms - helping to eliminate graininess and preserve detail. The speed of DIGIC also means less processing time for long battery life and fast start-up times. With over 60 lenses to choose from you'll never be short of creative optionsClick here for a larger image EF & EF-S LensesOver 50 years of experience give Canon an inherent advantage when it comes to lens manufacture. EOS digital SLRs are backed up by the world's most comprehensive system of interchangeable lenses. From 14mm ultra wide angle to 600mm super telephoto, the 60+ lenses in the EF series cover all possible shooting requirements. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L Series lenses. And Canon's Optical Image Stabiliser technology is featured in selected lenses to minimise the effect of camera shake. Extend your lighting capabilitiesMastering flash photography can take a lifetime but Canon's extensive range of Speedlites, can make it simple to get great results. These flash head units can be used on or off camera to open up a range of creative possibilities. You can use them in situations where there would otherwise not be enough light or as a fill-in flash to change your daylight pictures dramatically. The Speedlite range is compatible with all EOS cameras and includes a choice of three standard models and two models for specialist macro use. The self cleaning unit combats dust using ultrasonic vibrationsClick here for a larger image EOS Integrated Cleaning SystemThis is not a stand-alone feature but a built-in system to minimize the effect of dust in high-resolution digital images - particularly appreciated by those photographers who need to change lenses frequently and in dusty environments. Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit - A key element of minimising dust is preventing it from clinging to the front surface of the imaging sensor. To combat against this EOS cameras feature a Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit. The low-pass filter at the front of the sensor shakes off dust automatically with ultrasonic vibrations, removing dust from the sensor assembly. A collar positioned around the sensor then collects the loosened dust. In addition to this a special coating on the front surface of the low-pass filter actually causes it to repel dust. Dust Delete Data Detection - Any dust that still remains on the front of the sensor can be erased with software included in Digital Photo Professional software. A simple test shot of a plain, white object can be taken, using a menu setting. This Dust Delete Data image is analysed in-camera, and the location and size of any remaining dust is added to any subsequent pictures taken. This data is transmitted along with the image, whether JPEG or RAW, and can be either manually or automatically erased. This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing or archiving.

Eos 1000d Body Only. Excellent product delivered promptly. Already having a film based eos system and lenses i wanted to 'upgrade' to digital. The digital body is fully compatible with my existing kit and performs very well. The detailed specification listed helped make my decision to purchase. .

Brilliant Piece of Kit For Those New to Digital Slr. I treated myself to the canon 1000d kit complete with the ef-s 18-55 kit lens for christmas (my 'to me, from me' present) and i'm not disappointed. I wouldn't describe myself as a photography buff at all and prior to buying this camera used a neat little canon powershot compact. So why change? having initially pooh poohed the idea of a digital slr as far too complicated and too much of a 'serious' camera for me, i was persuaded otherwise by someone who had the canon 500d and having been persuaded that it was just as easy to use as my point and shoot with full auto settings (and it was when i tried it) i was won over by the difference in quality of the photos. I did some research via 'which' and the canon 1000d came out tops as a 'best buy' in terms of picture quality and ease of use. In fact most of the digital slr's came out with top ratings for ease of use so don't be put off as i was by the fact that it looks a 'serious' camera. Picture quality is excellent, the kit lens supplied takes great shots and there is a full auto set-up which makes it as easy to use straight out of the box as your compact digital 'point and shoot' camera, but the possibilities are endless and i can guarantee you will end up taking some really professional shots. Another tip - buy the 'dummies' guide specifically for this make/model by julie adair king - if shutter speed, exposure and iso all sound far too technical this great book will help to make sense of it all in a very easy to follow, no-nonsense kind of way. Yes you can keep it on the 'auto' setting and take great pictures with it but as julie says with this camera, that's like having a porsche on a treadmill and never taking it out on a real road! go for it, you'll be glad you did!.

A Good Entry Level Dslr Camera. Having wanted to get back into slr picture taking i plumped for the canon 1000d. I have owned an eos650 since its arrival on the camera scene (1987) & built up a collection of canon ef lenses, so it made sense to buy a compatible camera body & the 1000d fitted the bill perfectly. The features are as good as a camera costing twice as much, it's solid feeling frame & battery life makes it a good investment. Also there is no need to buy an extra battery pack, unless you are a serious photographer. I have had my 1000d for just over a month now, taken over 600 images (some with flash) and only charged the battery once. It re-charges in about 2 hours too!amazon's original delivery date was 2-3 weeks, but it actually arrived in 1 week, so top marks to amazon too. .

Product Info

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 12.6 x 6.2 cm ; 449 g
• Boxed-product Weight: 1.5 Kg
• Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required.
• Item model number: Canon
• ASIN: B0014IK7W8

Conclusion of Canon EOS 1000D Body Only

This is an excellent camera and my first dslr. The controls on the camera are easy as pie to use, i've got big hands and have no problems gripping it or pressing buttons; there are even different colour themes on the lcd to suit your taste. Remember that an excellent camera with a bad lens is just as good as a cheaper camera with an excellent lens. It's a little plasticy and would benefit from the battery grip, particularly with larger lenses, but the picture taking side of things appears excellent. I treated myself to the canon 1000d kit complete with the ef-s 18-55 kit lens for christmas (my 'to me, from me' present) and i'm not disappointed.

I wouldn't describe myself as a photography buff at all and prior to buying this camera used a neat little canon powershot compact. Having initially pooh poohed the idea of a digital slr as far too complicated and too much of a 'serious' camera for me, i was persuaded otherwise by someone who had the canon 500d and having been persuaded that it was just as easy to use as my point and shoot with full auto settings (and it was when i tried it) i was won over by the difference in quality of the photos. I did some research via 'which' and the canon 1000d came out tops as a 'best buy' in terms of picture quality and ease of use. In fact most of the digital slr's came out with top ratings for ease of use so don't be put off as i was by the fact that it looks a 'serious' camera. Picture quality is excellent, the kit lens supplied takes great shots and there is a full auto set-up which makes it as easy to use straight out of the box as your compact digital 'point and shoot' camera, but the possibilities are endless and i can guarantee you will end up taking some really professional shots.

Yes you can keep it on the 'auto' setting and take great pictures with it but as julie says with this camera, that's like having a porsche on a treadmill and never taking it out on a real road. Go for it, you'll be glad you did. Having wanted to get back into slr picture taking i plumped for the canon 1000d. I have owned an eos650 since its arrival on the camera scene (1987) & built up a collection of canon ef lenses, so it made sense to buy a compatible camera body & the 1000d fitted the bill perfectly. The features are as good as a camera costing twice as much, it's solid feeling frame & battery life makes it a good investment. Of course, this is without a lens, but buy a good mid-range lens such as the canon ef-s 17-85mm is and you have a very nice combination for under £700.

This is a nice camera when it works. Sometimes they work but often you get an error code (i think this was 001) and the camera will not shoot. Then a different error code started turning up (099) which is not the lenses but some other problem and we have had to send the camera off for repair. I already owned a canon eos450d camera with 2 standard (18-55mm) lenses plus two other longer telephotos. All my accessorys fit both cameras, and the specification is good enough for my requirements (in fact most non professionals will find the 1000d an adequate second body).

Although not canon, these units are well made, packed with features and the camera works really well with them, creating a usable kit for a fraction of the price. Overall an excellent camera for the price, fitted with the latest canon features usually found on mid-high range dslr's. I bought this camera over four years ago to see if i could get back into photography after a break of some 20 years. I wasn't really a fan of the t70 as i'd always used pentax previously however, as the t70 was the last camera i owned, i stuck with canon. As some other reviewers have mentioned, using the old 35 - 105mm ef lens with this body does throw up the odd error code (turn it off and back on again) but i've had no problems with the 18 - 55mm kit lens the camera came with. I also discovered, having stuck my old flash gun on the hotshoe and fired off some exposures, that the camera cannot manage through-the-lens flash metering or control the flash.

The camera works brilliantly as a point-and-shoot camera using the seven auto modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, action, night, suppressed-flash and fully auto) although you can't shoot to 'raw' using these modes. The camera has an iso range of 100 - 1600 (left on iso100 99% of the time)and also has a `bulb' setting which is really useful as i occasionally use neutral density filters to blur water or take city-scape shots at night. One other feature i love is that you can set a plus/minus range and the camera will take three consecutive images across this range which is great for hdr; if you take jpeg+raw you can get a really wide dynamic range to play with. In short, this camera does everything, and a lot more, that my old print film camera did when i was doing my degree back in the 80's (a large component of which was photography). Having previously owned (a rarely used) canon slr and two canon powershot digital cameras, this (and the 450d) was the logical choice for my first digital slr purchase.

Being used to canon's menus i had no problem using the camera straight out of the box, to my small hands the size is perfect though i'm sure most men would find it just too small. 8 the camera does feel a bit unbalanced though and an xxd body would be better balanced with this lens. As the camera's a few years old now and many people will be upgrading, i'm sure you can pick up the 1000d for a good price second hand. Purchasing a cheap slr body will leave money for some decent lenses which is a better option than an expensive slr and kit lenses. I left immediately for zimbabwe, where the camera worked overtime for 3 weeks.

I am very pleased that the lenses of my old slr camera fit the body. Camera body is everything i hoped it would be, excellent start in the world of dslr cameras. It is a great camera for starting with slr cameras, very funtional and user friendly but reading the manual and getting some tips from another ownners is essenctial. Before buying, listen to persons that allready bought slrs and take notes, you will be learning as they talk about their cameras and be familiar with the meanings, search a camera that fits you and choose what you want in it, listenning to others can be great, but don t let them influence you too much, choose yourself your own camera. I have come to canon 1000d and 450d and chose 1000d only because of the value, 450d is better, and took me 2 months to decide but it was wise of me i can say it now.

Then establish a budget and go to a large store near you for checking every camera that suits your choice so you can feel the camera and take doubts, read the reviews (very important) on amazon and on professional sites and compare.

Canon Eos 1000d Body Only. Received product over 2 weeks ago. Since then i have used it on two contracts shooting group portraits at balls. Image quality is great, easily reproducible at a3. Focus is fast and sharp and colours are reproduced accurately, requiring minimum retouching in photoshop elements. I have fitted it with a battery grip and a powerful nissen flash unit. Although not canon, these units are well made, packed with features and the camera works really well with them, creating a usable kit for a fraction of the price. Overall an excellent camera for the price, fitted with the latest canon features usually found on mid-high range dslr's.

Wow. I already owned a canon eos450d camera with 2 standard (18-55mm) lenses plus two other longer telephotos. Why buy another lower spec. Camera? easy, times without number i've found that i've the "wrong" lens fitted for that once in a lifetime shot and of course by the time i've swapped the moment has passed. Why the 1000d and not the current, and better speced, 1100d? again simple the 1000 use the same battery as the 450, is in this case £120 cheaper than the 1100d. All my accessorys fit both cameras, and the specification is good enough for my requirements (in fact most non professionals will find the 1000d an adequate second body). .

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