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Canon EOS 1000D   by Sandra Prior

The 1000D is the latest Canon DSLR targeted at the enthusiast market and it replaces the 400D. There might be some confusion caused by this because the 450D will continue to be manufactured and sits above the 1000D on the scale. The 450D has a higher pixel count, more AF points and a few more customizable options. The 1000D is a 450D with the fat trimmed off.

While Canon has done a bit of cost cutting to make the 1000D fit into this price gap, the affects are not apparent except in the price region. The build quality is excellent and the body feels solid. Canon has not only cut costs but has in fact cut weight and made the 1000D the lightest DSLR camera in the Canon range.

More experienced photographers will find the body a bit small which is an unfortunate feature of Canon's amateur DSLR range. A battery grip will easily solve this problem as well as giving you extended battery capabilities. The kit lens is an l8-55mm IS (Image Stabiliser) lens and is an upgrade over the l8-55mm lens that came with the 400D. The image stabiliser lens is great for shots that need a steady hand but can impede the more creative shots that you might want to attempt. This is especially evident when attempting to focus on objects in the foreground.

Thankfully the image stabiliser ability can be turned off at the flick of a switch. The 1000D uses an SD memory card instead of the CompactFlash and the adoption of the SD format means that users can buy large capacity cards for a few dollars. The 1000D arrives with full compatibility with the Canon range of accessories. So those who want to upgrade from their 350D and 400D can rest assured that their EF and EF-S lenses as well as their Speedlites will all fit.

It is this compatibility that keeps photographers brand loyal and is something that any budding photographer must be aware of. There is no inter-brand compatibility and this should always be taken into account when purchasing an SLR camera. If you decide on Canon then you will find it expensive to move to Nikon at a later stage as you will have to buy all your preferred lenses again.

A feature that is present in both the 1000D and the 450D but was not found on the 400D is Live View. Live View tilts the mirror so that the image sensor acts as the view finder instead of the dedicated view finder. Live View can only be used in any one of the creative modes but when in use, the ability to auto focus becomes impaired and one will need to use manual focusing to achieve the desired result. It's a handy feature for those who are used to a point and shoot camera but most enthusiast will balk at the idea of using it in practice.

Those looking to use a remote for remote shutter control will have to forget about the wireless option. The 1000D does not have support for a wireless shutter release therefore users are limited to the cable release. However most users who purchase the 1000D will probably find need for the wireless release option when they are ready to upgrade to a model with more features.

The 1000D is a great camera for those looking to buy their first DSLR camera and will happily meet the needs of those wanting to upgrade from the 350D or 400D. The 1000D kit is a great way to get into DSLR photography without buying the overly complicated high-end models.

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