Thread: Canon EOS 1000D

For not much more you can get the Nikon D60 or the EOS450. Both offer a few more advantages to the EOS1000. Worth comparing them anyway.

Mmm, I hadn't heard anything about this (not looked at anything photography for a while). I'll have to go have a look.

I have a 400D, and for what it is worth, it takes magnificent photos!

I'm currently considering one of the new Pentax 200Ds (not bad value at $699 inc lens) partly because I've got a few Pentax lenses. Given the impressive performance of compact digitals these days, I'm curious to hear feedback from people who use digital SLRs and compacts, including those that have taken the exact same pic with both for direct comparison. I realise that the SLR is able to capture a lot more light than a compact, and the flexibility that that allows, as well as presumably a large sensor to collect more information, as well as of course lens flexibility - BUT, do they take NOTICEABLY superior photos to justify the expense and lesser user-friendliness?

Originally Posted by CraigE

Anyone tried the new Canon EOS 1000D Digital Camera. Thinking of getting one with 18-55 and 75-300 lenses for $1149.

I would look at a 400/450D over the 1000 and opt for better lenses, the 18-55 IS and 55-250 IS are superior to the supplied kit lenses.
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How long do you plan to keep it?
and probably more importantly, do you already have any decent glass from one of the big guys? IMHO, the 400/450 is a better choice because of lower price and lack of a need for the extra features from the 1000 - as already mentioned by loanrangie.

However if you already have compatible lenses, then the differences are so minimal to most users that I would choose based on what you have.

Also, if the intention is to upgrade through the future, it's the lenses you will keep, not the body, so go with the body to suit the glass you want, regardless of brand. I personally would not buy lenses intended for 'digital' as full frame sensor SLRs will be in the consumer price bracket in another year or two and all those 'digital' lenses will be landfill.

Apparently the 1000D has only just been released and is a replacement for the 400D so some say, others say it will sit alongside it. Looking at it with the twin lens kit for $1149. Either this or the Nikon D60 both similar in pricing around $1100 mark with twin lens kits.
I have been told Canon are easier to get repaired than Nikons?
From what I can gather should perform similar to the 450D. A friend has one of these.
Probablly price wise about my limit for now.
Anyone want to buy a Pentax SF7 (film camera)

Don't know if you've looked at Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

The EOS1000D is actually a new model below the EOS450D. The Nikon D60 is the equal of the EOS450D.

Just had a squizz at the catalogue. The EOS 40D is out as it is $2100 and dont quite want to spend that much yet.
The EOS 1000D is just about identical specs to the Nikon D60 and apparently similar to the 400D.
The EOS 1000D comes with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm lenses. $1149. Canons new entry level SLR digital.
Nikon D60 comes with 18-55mm VR and 55-200mm VR lenses. $1099.
Also in the mix is the Pentax 200D at around $1000.

Decisions, decisions.
I still want something the wife can use easily too.

Thanks for the replies. Will probablly commit to one Monday (order).