Canon EOS 1000D review
Review Date : Mon, 1 Sep 2008
Author : Matt Golowczynski
The 10-megapixel EOS 1000D is Canon's smallest, lightest and cheapest entry-level DSLR to date.
Five years ago Canon broke the sub-£1000 threshold with its EOS 300D model, marking the start of DSLR affordability. These days, however, you have to leapfrog over offerings like the Nikon D40, Olympus E-420 and Sony A200 to reach Canon’s cheapest DSLR – the EOS 400D.
However, with newcomers like Samsung and Sony competeing against established brands such as Canon and Nikon for a slice of the entry-level market, DSLRs have been driven down in price and are now cheaper than ever before. Unfortunately for Canon, this means it’s no longer the most affordable option.
But Canon has taken note, and its response is the EOS 1000D. As the smallest, lightest and cheapest DSLR it has launched so far, Canon is targeting the model at compact and cameraphone owners tempted by the thought of a DSLR but who are yet to make the transition.
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| Product Pros: | Consistent image quality, good noise control, size and weight, good kit lens, effective lens IS |
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| Product Cons: | Ergonomics and finish, value for money, menu infrastructure, small buffer, some WB issues |
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May 03 17:01
Trish Campbell
I was pleased to read this review, as this is the camera I am hoping to purchase. I have seen great results with this camera, by someone new to photography and the pictures were really professional and with such clarity.