Canon EOS 1000D Overview
The Canon EOS 1000D is an entry-level photography camera manufactured by one of the most famous brands in the photography field Canon. It was released in Europe under the name Canon EOS 1000D, but in the United States, this camera is better known as the Canon EOS Rebel X. being a basic entry-level camera, it was released in 2009 and still has a good name in the market of photography where the new people who want to become familiar with photography, the Canon EOS 1000D is one of the best available options.
Physical Features
The Canon EOS 1000D physically is a lightweight professional SLR camera as compared to most of the professional cameras on the market till today. Its body weight is only 450 grams approximately, one of the reasons for it being lightweight is that its body is made entirely out of plastic in comparison with some of the other cameras, which are made out of metal alloys.
The dimensions of the Canon EOS 1000D are.
126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm. (Width x Height x Depth)
Camera Specifications
The Canon EOS 1000D is a basic professional SLR, still has some great features that have always made it stand out in the professional camera category.
Following are the features of the Canon EOS 1000
- The camera has a 10.1 Megapixel with a CMOS sensor.
- It has a DIGIC III Image Processor
- EOS self-cleaning sensor unit from Canon
- The ISO range is between 100-1600.
- The LCD monitor on the back of the camera is a 2.5 inch with 230,000 dot resolution.
- Wide-angle 7 point Autofocus sensor with cross-type sensors.
- The file formats that are supported by EOS 1000D include JPEG, RAW.
- The sensor size is APS-C 22 mm x 14 mm.
Use as a Video Camera
The Canon EOS 1000D, while being a still camera, can also be used as a video camera. The resolution for the videos that can be attained at the maximum is 768x512 pixels, which can be attached to a computer and can be directly recorded in the computer, not on the internal memory. The software that can be used to record the videos are
- EOS-movrec.
- Canon EOS Utility 2.
Camera body attributes of Canon EOS 1000D
- On the right back side, the storage compartment is on the camera, where the storage SD card is inserted.
- The shutter release button is on the front top; the slider wheel is used for changing aperture size, shutter speed, etc., the ISO button is right behind that.
- The standard menu wheel is on the top of the camera through which various shooting modes can be selected manually, and the camera operates in auto mode as well.
- Standard buttons for changing exposure levels, the white balance is placed on the right side of the 2.5-inch screen; for changing the exposure level, the cursors are used instead of regular wheel button usage.
- For external connectivity with the computer of a TV, the compartment is on the bottom left of the camera.
- Flash is placed on top of the camera, and the flash release button is right next to it which, when pressed, pop opens the flashlight on top of the EOS 1000D.
Cons of using a Canon EOS 1000D
- Can’t capture action shots.
- It has a maximum ISO of 1600, which means doing photography n low light levels may be quite a difficult thing to do with the EOS 1000D.
- No Multi-point autofocus during shots.
Conclusion
The Canon EOS 1000D is a very good entry-level camera in the relative terms of price, weight, specifications and still has a name in the photography market even after its release since 2009.