Canon EOS 1000D
A Canon digital SLR with a 10.1-megapixel sensor and Live View
Overview
The Canon EOS 1000D is an entry-level digital SLR. The CMOS sensor is 10.1 megapixels with a 1.6x crop factor, and the maximum image size is 3888 x 2592 pixels. The screen is a 2.5-inch LCD, and the camera does Live View shooting. Autofocus is a 7-point system. It takes EF-S lenses, including the 18-55mm and 55-250mm IS zooms. It supports E-TTL II autoflash and manual exposure control. Picture Style/Control settings let you adjust things like sharpness and contrast in-camera.
Specifications
| RRP | $899 (body only) |
| RRP | $999 (single-lens kit) |
| Exposure modes include | manual exposure |
| Flash system | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Features | Picture Style/Control settings |
| Sensor | 10.1 Megapixel CMOS |
| Sensor size | 22.2 x 14.8mm |
| Sensor pixel pitch | 5.7µm |
| Crop factor | 1.6x |
| Maximum image resolution | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Screen | 2.5-inch LCD |
| Live View function | Yes |
| Autofocus system | 7-point autofocus |
| Lens compatibility | EF-S 18-55mm, EF-S 55-250 IS |
| Battery charger | LC-E5 / LC-E5E |
Context
Canon positioned the EOS 1000D as the entry-level DSLR in its lineup. It gave beginner photographers essential manual controls and DSLR image quality in an accessible package.
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