| Canon has announced the EOS 1000D, a new
entry-level DSLR that slots into the model lineup beneath
the 450D. The 10 megapixel digital camera, known as the
Digital Rebel XS in the US, takes many of the new features
of its big brother and presents them in a lighter, less
expensive format that Canon hopes will re-shape the market
in the same way as the first Rebel (300D) did. No word yet
from Canon US about their intentions.
We've just got hold of an early sample
and will bring you a preview as soon as we can.
Press release:
The EOS 1000D: gateway to full EOS power
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 10 June
2008: Canon today announces its latest D-SLR, the
EOS 1000D. Featuring a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 7-point
wide area AF system and up to 3fps continuous JPEG shooting until
the memory card is full, the EOS 1000D represents a more
affordable entry point to the world of EOS cameras – whilst
taking full advantage of over 70 years of imaging expertise.
With the lightest body of any digital EOS
camera, the EOS 1000D incorporates a range of technologies
used in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including
the DIGIC III image processor, and Live View mode. For straight-from-the-box
shooting, the EOS 1000D is available with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm
IS lens – which includes 4-stop image stabilisation, ensuring
superb performance even in low-light conditions.
“The EOS 1000D is a small camera with a big
idea: the supreme adaptability and image quality of the
EOS system, in an accessible, affordable package,” said
Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “For
anyone ready to take the next step in creative photography,
it offers the perfect entry point to the world of D-SLR.”
Features at a glance:
- 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- 7-point wide-area AF system with f/5.6 cross-type centre
point
- Up to 3 frames per second
- 2.5” LCD with Live View shooting
- DIGIC III image processor
- Compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards
- Compact and lightweight body
- Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software
- Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and
EX-series Speedlites
Designed to deliver more
As with all EOS models, key components for the EOS 1000D
are designed and manufactured in-house to work with each
other for the ultimate image quality. A 10.1 Megapixel CMOS
sensor – with larger pixels for smooth, low-noise images
– offers sufficient resolution to produce prints in sizes
up to A4, even when cropping your image. To protect images
against the effects of sensor dust, the EOS 1000D includes
the EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which combats dust in
three separate ways: reducing, removing and repelling.
The EOS 1000D also features a DIGIC III image processor,
as used in Canon’s professional D-SLR models. This allows
continuous shooting until the SD or SDHC memory card is
full, at speeds of up to 3fps – with the
number of shots limited only by the size of the card. DIGIC
III also delivers superior image rendering, rapid operation
and virtually instant start-up times.
Intelligent focus and flash
For shots where fast focusing is needed, the EOS 1000D features
a 7-point wide area Auto Focus system, capable of locking
onto a subject in a fraction of a second. A cross-type central
focus point continues to operate effectively even when used
in lower-light and lower-contrast settings. Also included
is E-TTL II, Canon’s distance-linked flash exposure system
found in professional EOS models.
Effortless ease
Weighing just 450g, the EOS 1000D is Canon’s lightest D-SLR
to date, with a compact, ergonomic body designed for comfortable
handling. A bright 2.5” LCD screen lets users instantly
review images for composition, sharpness and focus – or,
thanks to a wide viewing angle, instantly share shots with
friends. The LCD also provides access to a fast, easy-to-read
menu system, which uses tabs to avoid unnecessary scrolling.
Inherited from the latest EOS models, the menu system includes
direct control over external devices such as Speedlite flash
units.
Photo quality in every situation is aided by 12 custom functions,
including Auto Lighting Optimizer - which corrects brightness
and contrast during image processing, while improving skin
tones in portraits by ensuring correct exposure for faces.
Photographers can also enable additional noise reduction
for shots captured at high ISO speeds.
Live view
For shooting situations where using the viewfinder is impractical
– or where a tripod is used – users can switch to Live
View mode, which displays the scene as a smooth, 30fps video
feed on the LCD. An optional grid line and histogram display
can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure.
Two AF modes are available for use with Live View: Quick
AF, which momentarily flips the camera’s mirror to engage
the AF sensor, and Live AF, which uses contrast information
for compact camera-style focusing.
Software
The EOS 1000D is supplied with a comprehensive software
suite that provides all the necessary tools for managing
and processing images. This includes Digital Photo Professional
(DPP), a powerful RAW converter that provides complete RAW
image processing control. DPP also integrates with camera
features such as Dust Delete Data and Picture Styles. The
supplied Picture Style Editor software can be used to create
custom Picture Styles for fine control over colour display.
The camera also comes with EOS Utility, Image/Zoom Browser
and Photostitch.Canon EOS 1000D /Rebel XS/ Kiss F Specifications
| |
| List price (EU) |
• Body only: ˆ549
• Kit: ˆ599 (with 18-55 mm lens)
• Kit: ˆ649 (with 18-55 mm IS lens) |
| International naming |
• Europe: Canon EOS 1000D
• Japan: Canon EOS Kiss Digital F
|
| Body material |
Plastic (Stainless Steel chassis) |
| Sensor |
• 10.1 million effective pixels
• 10.5 million total pixels
• 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS sensor
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in low-pass filter with self cleaning unit
• 3:2 aspect ratio |
| Dust reduction |
• Low-pass filter vibration at power-on (can be
interrupted)
• Anti-static coating on sensor surfaces
• Software based dust-removal (camera maps dust, removed
later) |
| Image sizes |
• 3888 x 2592 (L)
• 2816 x 1880 (M)
• 1936 x 1288 (S) |
| Output formats |
• RAW (.CR2) + JPEG Large/Fine
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine, Normal |
| Image processor |
DIGIC III |
| Lenses |
• Canon EF / EF-S lens mount
• 1.6x field of view crop |
| Focus modes |
• Auto Focus
• Manual Focus (switch on lens) |
| Auto Focus |
• 7-point CMOS sensor with
F5.6 cross type at center
• AF working range: -0.5 to 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
|
| AF modes |
• AI Focus
• One shot
• AI Servo |
| AF point selection |
• Auto
• Manual |
| AF assist |
Flash strobe |
| Shooting modes |
• Auto
• Program AE (P)
• Shutter priority AE (Tv)
• Aperture priority AE (Av)
• Manual (M)
• Auto depth-of-field
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Close-up
• Sports
• Night portrait
• Flash off |
| Metering |
• TTL 35-zone SPC
• Metering range: EV 1.0 - 20 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100,
50 mm F1.4) |
| Metering modes |
• Evaluative 35-zone
• Partial 9% at center
• Center-weighted average |
| AE Lock |
AE lock button |
| AE Bracketing |
• +/- 2.0 EV
• 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments |
| Exposure compen. |
• +/- 2.0 EV
• 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments |
| Sensitivity |
• Auto (100 - 800)
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600 |
| Shutter |
• Focal-plane shutter
• 30 - 1/4000 sec (0.5 or 0.3 EV steps)
• Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec
• Bulb |
| Aperture values |
• F1.0 - F91 (0.3 EV steps)
• Actual aperture range depends on lens used |
| White balance |
• Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Flash
• Custom |
| WB Bracketing |
• +/-3 levels
• 3 images
• Selectable Blue/Amber or Magenta/Green bias
|
| WB fine-tuning |
• Blue (-9) To Amber (+9)
• Magenta (-9) to Green (+9) |
| Color space |
• sRGB
• Adobe RGB |
| Picture style |
• Standard
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Neutral
• Faithful
• Monochrome
• User 1
• User 2
• User 3 |
| Custom image parameters |
• Sharpness: 0 to 7
• Contrast: -4 to +4
• Saturation: -4 to +4
• Color tone: -4 to +4
• B&W filter: None, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
• B&W tone: None, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green |
| Drive modes |
• Single
• Continuous: 3.0 fps JPEG to card capacity
1.5 fps for5 RAW frames
or 4 RAW+JPEG
• Self-timer 10 secs (2 sec with mirror lock-up)
• Self-timer continuous |
| Mirror lockup |
Yes (custom function) |
| Viewfinder |
• Pentamirror
• 95% frame coverage
• Magnification: 0.81x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens
at infinity)
• Eyepoint: 21 mm
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Fixed precision matte |
| Viewfinder info |
• AF information (AF points focus confirmation light)
• Shutter speed
• Aperture value
• ISO speed (always displayed)
• AE lock
• Exposure level/compensation
• Exposure warning
• AEB
• Flash ready
• High-speed sync
• FE lock
• Flash exposure compensation
• Red-eye reduction light
• White balance correction
• SD card information
• Monochrome shooting
• Maximum burst |
| DOF preview |
Yes, button |
| LCD monitor |
• 2.5" TFT LCD
• 230,000 pixels
• Wide viewing angle (160° horizontal and vertical)
• 7 brightness levels
• Up to 10x zoom playback |
| LCD Live view |
• Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image
sensor
• 100% frame coverage
• Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image
sensor
• Best view or exposure simulation
• Grid optional (thirds)
• Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point)
• Optional Auto-focus with mirror-down / mirror-up
sequence
• Two modes; normal and quieter
• Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB)
• Manual focus only |
| Camera settings display |
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• Sensitivity (ISO)
• Exposure mode
• Meter / Exposure compenation
• Bracketing
• Flash compensation
• White balance & fine tuning
• Metering mode
• Custom function set
• Auto focus mode
• Drive mode
• Auto focus areas
• Black & white mode
• Beep
• Red-eye reduction
• Image size / quality
• Battery status
• Frames remaining |
| Record review |
• Uses last play mode
• Magnification possible
• 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold |
| Flash |
• Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash
• Guide number approx 13
• Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/ Off, Red-Eye Reduction
• X-Sync: 1/200 sec
• Flash exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV (0.3 or 0.5
EV steps)
• Coverage up to 17 mm focal length (27 mm FOV equiv.)
|
| External flash |
• E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
• Hot-shoe |
| Other features |
• Orientation sensor |
| Auto rotation |
• On (playback uses orientation data in file header)
• Off |
| Playback mode |
• Single image
• Single image with info (histogram brightness / RGB
)
• Magnified view (1.5 - 10x in 15 steps, browsable)
• 4 and 9 image index
• Auto play
• Image rotation
• Jump (by 10, 100 or date) |
| Custom functions |
12 custom functions with 32 settings |
| Menu languages |
• English
• German
• French
• Dutch
• Danish
• Portuguese
• Finnish
• Italian
• Norwegian
• Swedish
• Spanish
• Greek
• Simplified Chinese
• Japanese
• Traditional Chinese
• Korean
• Russian
• Polish
• Hungarian
• Czech |
| Firmware |
User upgradable |
| Connectivity |
• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) mini-B
• Video out (PAL / NTSC)
• E3 type wired remote control |
| Storage |
• SD / SDHC card |
| Power |
• Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery (7.4 V,
1050 mAh)
• Optional ACK-E5 AC adapter kit |
| Battery Grip |
Yes, BG-E5 |
| Direct printing |
• Canon Selphy Printers
• Canon Bubble Jet Printers with direct print function
• Canon PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
• PictBridge |
| Dimensions |
126 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in) |
| Weight (with battery) |
500 g (1.1 lb) |
| Software |
• Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser
• PhotoStitch
• EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture; Windows &
Mac except Mac Intel)
• Digital Photo Professional (Windows / Mac) |
Review Canon
EOS 1000D / Rebel XS |
