First affordable DSLR by Canon was 300D. It is followed by 350D, 400D and 450D. But the competition was increasing in the beginner / starter DSLR market. And prices of these series were losing its price advantage. So Canon decided to release another camera with limited abilities for a cheaper price; 1000D.

1000D

It can be told that the 1000D is a stripped down 450D. Canon cut some features off from the 450D in order to regain the price advantage in the entry level DSLR market. But don’t get me wrong; 1000D is not a bad camera for beginners, it can be very satisfying for the starters indeed. Actually some features of 1000D are better than 400D. So you might want to reconsider your options if you are planning to buy a entry level DSLR.

Features of  1000D

• 10MP Sensor with a 3888 x 2592 pixels maximum resolution
• 2,5 inch LCD Screen
• Live View ability
• Dust Control System
• Canon Digic III Processor
• 7 Point Auto Focus