Testseek.com have collected 109 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 1000D Digital Rebel XS and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 1000D Digital Rebel XS.
July 2008
(79%)
109 Reviews
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Abstract: Note: In North America, this camera is sold under the name "Digital Rebel XS".When their cameras still contained rolls of film, Canon used to divide up their range into four groups, distinguished by the number of figures in their model number. The EO...
Live View, SD card compatibility, great quality images, focusing and colour
Live View feels like an after-thought, price
Out of the box the EOS 1000D is easy to use and delivers great results, but, this is a busy sector of the market and the EOS 1000D does look a little on the pricy side...
The 1000D appears to be Canon's attempt to dominate the lucrative entry-level D-SLR market. And it may just have a winner on its hands.As current prices stand, the 1000D is only £40 cheaper than the better-specified 450D. This is sure to leave D-SLR ne...
Abstract: Although Canon defined the entry-level market several years ago with the Eos 300D, the company has lost some ground over time with strong models from arch rival Nikon, and more recently Sony and Olympus. Be that as it may, the new 10.1megapixel Eos 100...
Budget feel; average performance; unadventurous specs
The 1000D feels like what it is: a cheap, basic dSLR. It's perfectly competent, produces good quality pictures and has all the controls that keen photographers will want as they gain experience. But while Canon's used the opportunity to improve on the...
Abstract: The Canon EOS 1000D is the best camera for novices in DSLR photography. It incorporates all of the most recent technological innovations, like Live View, an anti-dust system and image stabilisation in the kit lens. But despite its plethora of features...