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/0806/08061002Canon1000D.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.

 

[koffiejunkie]

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

Geez, if one day makes that much of a difference, why don't you put in a week and get the 1Ds Mk III?

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

That's why I'm not looking at that. It's going to take a while for the 40D to become the limiting factor for me. Probably longer than the camera will last

 

[bwana]

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

ok - I though the 1000D was an even smaller version of the 400/450 but seeing as it is the same size as the 450 I'd probably go for the 1000D myself as a first dSLR.

Geez, if one day makes that much of a difference, why don't you put in a week and get the 1Ds Mk III?

To tell the truth I did a job the other week and could afford the 1Ds but I live with the certain knowledge my missus would kill me in my sleep and then return it for the cash.

 

[koffiejunkie]

To tell the truth I did a job the other week and could afford the 1Ds but I live with the certain knowledge my missus would kill me in my sleep and then return it for the cash.

Not if you add a day or two overtime and buy her that diamond necklace/earrings/ring at the same time

 

[koffiejunkie]

Hmm, I've got to be honest. If the 5D mk II is based on the 40D and is similar enough I might just consider that. I'm having so much fun with the Sigma 10-20mm lens, I can just imagine the 12-24mm on a FF camera.

Being used to the focal lengths on the crop sensor, I'm amazed every time I look into the K1000 with the 28mm f/2.8 lens on - feels like I'm barely not seeing the back of my head I wonder what's the widest lens I can get for it?

 

[bwana]

Not if you add a day or two overtime and buy her that diamond necklace/earrings/ring at the same time

Nah - probably buy her a MB though (and keep her 12" iBook in my camera bag)