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: Stepping out in the the highly competitive glare of the entry-level dSLR market is Canons new 10 Megapixel snapper, the EOS 1000D.The compact dSLR packs a 7-point wide area AF system, 2.5" LCD and continuous JPEG shooting ratcheting up to 3fps until t...
Abstract: As I reported here last month (Rebel XS rumors), the Digital Rebel XS is real and Canon have officially released information on it. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS will be known as the EOS 1000D outside the USA. It appears to be something of a hybri...
Great results even with auto settings, Images remain detailed even at high ISO, Lots of external shortcut controls
Compare Prices, 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?
This is a solid little camera that I would have no hesitation in recommending to those looking for a first DSLR camera. Canon has been smart with this camera and has, in many respects, just gently toned down the specifications of its higher-priced mod...
A well-balanced camera, the EOS 1000D feels good in the hand and is so easy to use you may have to fight off younger family members for shooting rights.As for quality, if youve never used a camera with a larger image sensor youll be surprised at the ...
The picture quality is excellent, especially when a better quality Canon lens is fitted. Dynamic range is wide and the Auto Lighting Optimiser is useful in tricky situations, such as backlighting. Auto focus and exposure are very fast and accurate. Res...
The “live view” is ridiculous. The user guide recommends manual focussing in live view and yet Canon claim that they include the function because compact camera owners trading up to a DSLR demand it. But when they find that by holding the came...
Stupid gimmicks apart, this is a good way to buy into a system than will grow with the user’s expertise. And when the time comes to move up to a better body the Canon lenses will still be in the bag to use on the new camera. And as decent lenses gen...
Abstract: Canon EOS 1000D If you want to progress from taking snaps of friends in front of the Harbour Bridge to stunning pictures of the bridge itself, then you need to dispense with your compact camera and buy a digital SLR. SLR, by the way, stands for si...
