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
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
25 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great results even with default settings
Good tonal response and dynamic range
Picture styles provides good control over image output (and prove consistent across models)
Typical Canon CMOS noise-free images
Remain detailed even at high sensitivities...
Very good photo quality
With minimal noise
Compact body by DSLR standards (though its not for everyone)
Good kit lens
With image stabilization
Dust reduction system
Fast performance in most respects
Live view with contrast detect AF
Magnificat...
Rebel XSi performance for less bucks
Fantastic
Reliable AF system
Extremely clean highISO shots
More processing options than you could possibly need
10.1-megapixel sensor with low noise and good detail
Live View mode works well
Live View mode offers a choice between phase-detect and contrast-detect modes
Zoom in five or ten times with Live View
Image-stabilized kit lens is excellent optically
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The design of this camera makes it easy and more comfortable to use
Solid build despite lightweight plastic construction
Relatively easy to use
And is responsive and reliable
Good quality kit lens and good results
Very good image quality
Fast focusing and shot-to-shot speeds
Automatic sensor-cleaning system
Intuitive interface
Great results even with auto settings
Images remain detailed even at high ISO
Lots of external shortcut controls
Excellent photo quality for its class
Solid performance.
Live view
Lightweight
Speedy operation
Good high ISO performance
Good image quality
Image quality up with the best 10 Mpixel DSLRs
Accurate Live View with contrast-AF option
Kit includes stabilised lens
PC remote control software supplied.
The editors didn't like
Continuous shooting ability in RAW very limited (small buffer and low speed)
Average automatic white balance performance
Still very poor under incandescent light
Comparatively small viewfinder
Limited exposure compensation range (+/- 2.0 EV)
Live vie...
Rebel XSi only costs a little more
Small
Slippery right hand grip
Very slow contrast detect AF in live view mode
Nearly useless in low light
Live view not available in all shooting modes
LCD and optical viewfinder both on the small side
Sluggish...
Build quality not great
Kit lens is of average quality
Auto white balance struggles at times
Live view less than useful
AF-assist adjustment and Flash Exposure compensation are buried in the Flash Settings menu
In Live View Quick AF mode
Camera does not tell you which AF points are in focus
Kit lens produces somewhat high barrel distortion at wide angle
Flash cover...
The Live View feature is difficult to use and the picture on the screen is not what you see through the viewfinder.
Over-priced compared to closest rivals
Activating Live View requires detective work
Light sensitivity settings offered could be higher still
Relatively small LCD
Fewer manual options than other entry-level DSLRs
Live View settings difficult to access
No ISO 3200
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The Canon EOS Rebel XS is the manufacturer's cheapest DSLR camera
And it is very much aimed as a "first DSLR" camera for photographers looking to advance beyond the typical point and shoot
It's $200 cheaper than Canon's next step up camera
The Rebel T2i
And it lacks some of the features that makes the T2i such a good camera. But is it a good beginner's camera?
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...
Abstract: Canon EOS 1100D the compact and advanced digital SLR now comes with double zoom lens kit combo pack for Rs. 38,990 in India. The combo pack comes with EF-S 18-55 mm and EF-S 55-250 mm lens. You can buy the 1100D camera with basic lens and the zoom lens se...
Great overall image quality, Live View in a budget DSLR, 7-point auto focus, 3 FPS shooting speed (JPEG)
Body feels tacky, No spot metering, Auto white balance feels a bit warm
Overall the EOS 1000D is a fine DSLR for the casual user or an enthusiast. The lack of spot metering is a pretty major drawback, but only for those who use it a lot. Photography students may want to consider other options if they take light metering th...
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Published: 2008-06-11, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
Abstract: Its difficult to distinguish Canons latest dSLR--the EOS 1000D--from the EOS 450D. In many ways, the new member shares a lot of similar features like the body structure, Live View function and the use of the DIGIC III image processor. Which leads us ...
Good feature set; relatively low noise at all ISO settings; Live View; low price.
No dedicated Live View button; slow shooting speed when recording in RAW format.
Overall, there’s very little to complain about with the EOS 1000D, as it’s affordable, has all the most important modes and snaps photos at a fairly good speed when shooting in JPEG mode. The camera has all you need to grow as a photographer a...
Abstract: The Canon EOS 1000D is for the extremely capable beginner. You know, folks who are looking to graduate from their point-and-shoots, and enter the world of those oh-so-fancy DSLRs.At just around 500 grams, the camera feels light in the hands, making shooti...
Abstract: By Yeong Ah SengCANON and Nikon are the two leading DSLR brands here. Nikon was first off the starting block earlier this year when it introduced the D60 DSLR, which sold well. Canon soon followed with the 450D, an upgraded version of the 400D.Both the...
De sobra esta decir que nos encantó, la Rebel XS continúa la tradición de Canon de ofrecer cámaras DSLR de bajo precio que ofrecen algunas de las características de sus hermanas mayores. Cierto que ahora la competencia es mucho mayor, y hay buenos exp...
