New entry-level 1000D DSLR from Canon

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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
 
I was just reading this on dpreview and was getting pretty pissed off...then read its one level lower than my new baby :)
 
xrapidx said:
I was just reading this on dpreview and was getting pretty pissed off...then read its one level lower than my new baby :)
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And at nearly half the price?
 
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
 
I wonder when they'll be updating the 5D . . . . time to start doing some overtime. . .
 
koffiejunkie said:
Are you aiming for the 5D Mk II or the then reduced price 5D?
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Depends - do I want to work one day overtime or two :D

TBH even the original 5D would offer me more than enough in terms of growth room.
 
bwana said:
Depends - do I want to work one day overtime or two :D
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Geez, if one day makes that much of a difference, why don't you put in a week and get the 1Ds Mk III?

bwana said:
TBH even the original 5D would offer me more than enough in terms of growth room.
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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 :)
 
koffiejunkie said:
Geez, just as I finished typing out that comparison, I see this comparison of the 400D, 450D and 1000D.
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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.
koffiejunkie said:
Geez, if one day makes that much of a difference, why don't you put in a week and get the 1Ds Mk III?
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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.
 
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bwana said:
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.
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Not if you add a day or two overtime and buy her that diamond necklace/earrings/ring at the same time :D
 
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?
 
koffiejunkie said:
Not if you add a day or two overtime and buy her that diamond necklace/earrings/ring at the same time :D
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Nah - probably buy her a MB though (and keep her 12" iBook in my camera bag;))
 
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