New entry-level 1000D DSLR from Canon

[koffiejunkie]

The rumors were true, the 1000D has been announced! Looks like a 400D with a smaller screen

In short:

* 10.1 MP CMOS sensor
* Up to 3fps
* 7-point wide-area AF
* Self-Cleaning Image Sensor
* 2.5” LCD with Live View mode
* DIGIC III processor
* SD/SDHC card slot
* Picture Styles processing
* Compact and lightweight
* Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

[Goobie]

* Self-Cleaning Image Sensor

whats that? little windshield wiper inside?

[koffiejunkie]

It can shake itself.

[bwana]

While I do like the white on black display (a lot) the price is a pretty hefty €549 (r6800).

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0806/08...Canon1000D.asp

[koffiejunkie]

While I do like the white on black display (a lot) the price is a pretty hefty €549 (r6800).

It'll come down quick enough. The 450D has dropped about £100 in street price since it launched already.

[koffiejunkie]

Wow, I just noticed it has Al-servo focus. Does the 400D/450D have that?

[bwana]

Wow, I just noticed it has Al-servo focus. Does the 400D/450D have that?

The 400D does - cant say for certain about the 450D but I would presume so.

[xrapidx]

I was just reading this on dpreview and was getting pretty pissed off...then read its one level lower than my new baby

[bwana]

I was just reading this on dpreview and was getting pretty pissed off...then read its one level lower than my new baby

And at nearly half the price?

[xrapidx]

And at nearly half the price?

Mine was only R8000 (with a verified Canon SA warranty, I phoned CanonTek or whoever it is and they said its covered)

[koffiejunkie]

I think a better way to read this would to read it as a side by side comparison:

1000D vs 400D shows the following differences:

1. 7 focus points instead of 9
2. Slightly stronger flash: 12m instead of 12m
3. Continuous shooting: unlimited JPEG instead of 27, but only 4 RAW instead of 10 (I assume this is heavily card dependant)
4. No infrared
5. SD/SDHC/MMC instead of CF
6. Viewfinder magnification: 0.81x instead of 0.8x
7. Battery: 1050mAh instead of 720mAh
8. Weight: 502g instead of 556g

1000D vs 450D shows the following differences:

1. 10.1MP vs 12.2MP
2. 7 Focus points instead of 9.
3. Continuous shooting: unlimited JPEG instead of 53, but only 4 RAW instead of 6
4. No infrared
5. Viewfinder magnification: 0.81x instead of 0.87x
6. LCD: 2.5" instead of 3"
7. Weight: 502g instead of 524g

[bwana]

I wonder when they'll be updating the 5D . . . . time to start doing some overtime. . .

[koffiejunkie]

I wonder when they'll be updating the 5D . . . . time to start doing some overtime. . .

Are you aiming for the 5D Mk II or the then reduced price 5D?

[bwana]

Are you aiming for the 5D Mk II or the then reduced price 5D?

Depends - do I want to work one day overtime or two

TBH even the original 5D would offer me more than enough in terms of growth room.

[koffiejunkie]

Geez, just as I finished typing out that comparison, I see this comparison of the 400D, 450D and 1000D.