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
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Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | 2766B013AA |
| Review Date | 21 Nov 2008 |
| Rating |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Price | £376 |
| Supplier | http://www.amazon.co.uk |
| Details | www.canon.co.uk |
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