10.5 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.5 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 0.99 lb.
Ideal for a wide range of photographers from first-time digital SLR users to veteran photo enthusiasts the EOS 1000D was designed to embody what customers have come to expect from the EOS entry-level digital SLR camera, fast non-intimidating lightweight easy-to-use camera that produces excellent images and starts emerging photographers off on the right foot.
The precise auto focus system of the EOS 1000D keeps you focused for sharp images. Featuring a diamond-shaped array of seven AF points, this newly improved system delivers outstanding coverage of nearly any subject, both in horizontal and vertical formats. The seven AF points — one high-precision cross-type center AF point with f/2.8 sensitivity and six others compatible at f/5.6 — provide fast, accurate auto focus for any Canon EF lens even when shooting in low-light environments. Focus points can be assigned automatically using one of three different AF modes or manually.
12.4 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.05 lb.
It's hardly surprising this camera won the prize for best camera 2008 at the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) awards. The EOS 1000D is designed for anyone ready to take the next step in creative photography. This practical camera comes with a built-in EOS cleaning system and a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor. The EOS 1000D also integrates a low-pass filter with a self-cleaning unit, which captures and removes the tiniest dust particles every time the camera is switched on. A DIGIC III image processor allows you to take professional pictures continuously at speeds of up to 3 frames per second, while its on-screen viewing mode enables you to monitor your creations before and after taking them. Among the 1000D’s other user-friendly features. You’ll find a set of easy-to-use menus and quick access functions, an automatic focus and a comprehensive range of white balance settings, not to mention a number of scene modes, so you can add the finishing touches to your shot!
A great combination of new features and the usual Nikon image and build quality make this a superb camera.
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