Canon EOS 1000D Full Review

The EOS 1000D: gateway to full EOS power (Canon EOS 1000D Full Review)


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.
* 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* 7-point wide-area AF system with f/5.6 cross-type centre point
* 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
Designed to deliver more

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. Intelligent focus and flash. Also included is E-TTL II, Canon’s distance-linked flash exposure system found in professional EOS models.
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. Live view

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
This includes Digital Photo Professional (DPP), a powerful RAW converter that provides complete RAW image processing control. 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.





Type
Type Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image sensor size 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm
Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens mount Canon EF mount

Image Sensor
Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 10.50 megapixels
Aspect ratio 3:2
Color filter system RGB primary color filter
Low-pass filter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Dust deletion feature (1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image

Recording System
Recording format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording Provided
File size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.0 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.3 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.2 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.3 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.7 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 9.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
File numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset

Image Processing
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Styles Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
White balance Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
Color temperature compensation White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color temperature
information transmission Provided
Noise reduction Noise reduction for long exposures
High ISO speed noise reduction
Automatic image
brightness correction Auto Lighting Optimizer
Add original image
verification data Provided (Verified by Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3)

Viewfinder
Type Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification Approx. 0.81x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint Approx. 21 mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in dioptric adjustment -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing screen Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, memory card information
Depth-of-field preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus
Type TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF points 7 AF points
Metering range EV 0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Focus modes One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF point selection Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF-assist beam Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft. at periphery

Exposure Control
Metering modes 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
• Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)
• Center-weighted average metering
Metering range EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index) Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 - 800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 - 1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
Exposure compensation Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Manual: By AE lock button

Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting

Built-in Flash
Type Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash metering E-TTL II autoflash
Guide No. 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycle time Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready indicator Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash coverage 17mm lens angle of view
Flash exposure compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock Provided

External Speedlite
Compatible flash EX-series Speedlites
Flash metering E-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock Provided
External flash settings Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
Zooming to match lens focal length Provided

Drive System
Drive mode Single shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer (10-sec., 2-sec., multiple shots)
Continuous shooting speed JPEG: Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.
RAW: Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
Maximum burst JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 514,
RAW: Approx. 5,
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style
* Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.

Live View Functions
Shooting modes (1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting
(with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing Manual focus
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
Metering modes Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering range EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid display Provided
Exposure display Simulated exposure displayed in real-time

LCD Monitor
Type TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size 2.5 in.
Dots Approx. 230,000
Coverage Approx. 100%
Brightness adjustment 7 levels provided
Interface languages 20

Image Playback
Display format Single image, single image + image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x - 10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date)
Highlight alert Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)

Image Protection and Erase
Protect Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase Single image, checkmarked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time

Direct Printing
Compatible printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature Provided

Digital Print Order Format
DPOF Version 1.1 compatible

Direct Image Transfer
Compatible images JPEG and RAW images
* Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
Customization
Custom Functions Total 12
My Menu registration Provided

Interface
USB terminal For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB)
Video OUT terminal NTSC/PAL selectable
Remote control terminal For Remote Switch RS-60E3

Power Source
Battery Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
* With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used
Battery life
[Number of shots • approx.]
Temperature Shooting Conditions
No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F 600 500
At 0°C / 32°F 500 400
* With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards
Battery check Auto
Power saving Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min.
Date/time backup battery Built-in secondary battery
Startup time Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
Weight Approx. 450 g / 15.9 oz. (body only)

Operation Environment
Working temperature range 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less

Battery Pack LP-E5
Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Rated voltage 7.4 V DC
Battery capacity 1080 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D) 36 x 14.7 x 53.1 mm / 1.4 x 0.6 x 2.1 in.
Weight Approx. 50 g / 1.8 oz. (excluding protective cover)

Battery Charger LC-E5
Compatible battery Battery Pack LP-E5
Recharging time Approx. 2 hours
Rated input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output 8.4 V DC / 700 mA
Working temperature range 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) 67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.
Weight Approx. 80 g / 2.8 oz.

Battery Charger LC-E5E
Compatible battery Battery Pack LP-E5
Power cord length Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft.
Recharging time Approx. 2 hours
Rated input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output 8.4 V DC / 700 mA
Working temperature range 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) 67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.
Weight Approx. 75 g / 2.6 oz.

EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Angle of view Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 27°50’
Horizontal extent: 64°30’ - 23°20’
Vertical extent: 45°30’ - 15°40’
Lens construction 11 elements in 9 groups
Minimum aperture f/22 - 36
Closest focusing distance 0.25 m / 0.82 ft. (From image sensor plane)
Max. magnification 0.34x (at 55 mm)
Field of view 207 x 134 - 67 x 45 mm / 8.1 x 5.3 - 2.6 x 1.8 in. (at 0.25 m)
Image Stabilizer Lens shift type
Filter size 58 mm
Max. diameter x length Approx. 68.5 x 70 mm / 2.7 x 2.8 in.
Weight Approx. 200 g / 7.1 oz.
Hood EW-60C
Case LP814


*All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
*The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
*If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.
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