Testseek.co.uk 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.
790100109
The editors liked
Good quality
Robust yet relatively lightweight with kit lens attached
Easy to use
Fair value when bought with image-stabilised optic
Good quality consistent results using kit lens
Easy to use and solidly built
Fair value when bought with image-stabilised zoom
Solid build despite lightweight plastic construction
Relatively easy to use
And is responsive and reliable
Good quality kit lens and good results
Incredibly light
IS kit lens
Bright and bold LCD display
Features Live View
Awesome image quality. Very low noise levels at high ISO. Best in class flash shots. Live View
Live view
Bright display
Stabilised kit lens
Live View
SD card compatibility
Great quality images
Focusing and colour
The editors didn't like
Live View initially buried
Max ISO could be higher
No inbody stabilisation
Little new or original
Need to delve into menus to access Live View – a dedicated button would be nice Min specs
10.1Mp CMOS sensor
Up to 3fps
7-point wide-area AF
Self-Cleaning Image Sensor
2.5in LCD with Live View mode
DIGIC III processor...
No in-body stabilisation
Overpriced compared to closest rivals
Activating Live View requires detective work
Light sensitivity settings offered could be higher still
Only complaint is the plastic body and lack of thumb grip
Slightly iffy auto white balance. Screen doesn’t rotate for portrait shots
Abstract: Canon’s latest foray into the entry-level digital SLR market has resulted in the 10-megapixel EOS 1000D, based on the earlier EOS 400D. While the new EOS shares some of that model’s features and looks, such as a similar resolution sensor with auto-clea...
Abstract: It is 12x8x9.5cm, add the 18-55mm lens and this adds up to another 7cm to the second figure the width. The main difference between reviewing a digital camera and a DSLR for me is that the manual is essential reading. With a multi language digital you m...
Robust yet relatively lightweight with kit lens attached, easy to use, fair value when bought with image-stabilised optic
Little new or original, need to delve into menus to access Live View – a dedicated button would be nice Min specs: 10.1Mp CMOS sensor; up to 3fps; 7-point wide-area AF; Self-Cleaning Image Sensor; 2.5in LCD with Live View mode; DIGIC III processor...
Abstract: Canons entry-level digital SLRs have been creeping up in price compared with the competition. To take on the likes of Sony and its bargain Alpha A200, Canon has launched the EOS 1000D. You get a 10-megapixel sensor and a respectable seven autofocus...
Abstract: The EOS 1000D marks the beginning of a new product line, pitched below Canons previous entry-level model, the 450D (see page 134). It has a lower resolution, slower continuous speed, fewer autofocus points and a smaller screen than the 450D, and i...
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...
