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Canon EOS 1000D & 18-55mm IS lens review

Verdict:

Its performance in general use, accessible controls, plentiful features and image quality make it a great buy.

Review Date: 21 Nov 2008

Price when reviewed: £376

Buy it now for: £450
(see more store prices)

Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code 2766B013AA
Review Date 21 Nov 2008
Rating ***** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 10.1 megapixels
CCD size 1.05in
Viewfinder optical TTL
LCD screen size 2.5in
LCD screen resolution 230,000 pixels
Optical zoom 3.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 28.8-88mm
Image stabilisation optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution 3,888x2,592
Maximum movie resolution N/A
Movie frame rate at max quality N/A
File formats JPEG, RAW

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual
Shutter speed 30 to 1/4000 seconds
Aperture range f/3.5-22 (wide), f/5.6-36 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution) 100 to 1600
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 6 presets, manual
Additional image controls sharpness, contrast, saturation, colour tone, colour space, noise reduction
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 25cm
Auto-focus modes 7-point
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted
Flash auto, forced, suppress, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, wired remote, AE bracket, white balance bracket

Physical

Memory slot SDHC
Mermory supplied none
Battery type 7.4V, 1,080mAh Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 500 shots
Connectivity USB, composite video, remote
Body material plastic
Accessories USB and video cables, strap
Weight 450g
Size 98x126x62mm

Buying Information

Price £376
Supplier http://www.amazon.co.uk
Details www.canon.co.uk
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