EOS 1000D – the Rebel XS

Information about the Canon EOS 1000D DSLR / Rebel XS / Kiss F

Canon’s basic model DSLR was launched in 2008. This page collects together assorted 1000D information from both before and after its announcement.

It includes information about reviews, firmware updates and any product advisories that may be applicable.

Latest information: April 2012 – Eye-Fi card issues

Key Specifications

• 10.1MP
• 3 FPS
• 7 point AF
• Self cleaning
• SD/SDHC card.

1000D reviews and info

• 1000D Full Specifications
• Canon Info
• Sample Images
• 1000D/400D/450D specs for Comparison
• DPR Review and Sample Images
• Firmware update to V 1.0.5

Latest News

2012 April

16th There is a problem with some cameras (EOS 60D, EOS 450D, EOS 500D, EOS 600D & EOS 1000) and Eye-Fi X2 series cards (incl. Connect X2, Mobile X2, Pro X2). This from Canon:

It is possible that the EOS digital SLR cameras which have had their main PCB replaced during the specific timeframes listed above may not turn on normally when Eye-Fi brand cards are used, or if any brand of SD card is removed from the camera within a certain time after opening the card slot cover. If the camera is not turning on normally when using an Eye-Fi brand card, a temporary workaround is to use SD cards instead of the Eye-Fi card when capturing images. If the camera is not operating normally when the SD card is promptly removed after opening the card slot cover, a temporary workaround is to remove the battery pack, then re-insert the battery pack.

2010 October

13th Firmware update to V 1.0.7
Fixes a rare phenomenon in which “Cannot create folder” is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor, after which shooting is no longer possible with the SD card in your camera.

2009 October

13th Firmware update to V 1.0.6
Version 1.0.6 incorporates the following changes:
Some cameras may exhibit a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor does not display, the shutter does not release, and the busy indication remains lit in the viewfinder.
The message, “Err 99 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again or re-install the battery”, appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, and after the above operation is carried out, the LCD monitor displays in a language that is different from the actual language setting.

April

23rd Firmware update to V 1.0.5
Firmware Version 1.0.5 incorporates the following improvements.
Supports the AF assist beam feature of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009.

2008 November

5th At Canon (UK) there are details of the extended cashback offer

EOS 1000D (18-55 IS Kit only) = £30 Cashback (EUR 40)
New Offer – started 15th September, ends 12th January 2009.

EOS 450D (any configuration) = £50 Cashback (EUR 65)
Extended Offer – started 26th June, ends 12th January 2009.

EOS 40D (any configuration) = £60 Cashback (EUR 75)
Extended Offer – started 21st August, ends 12th January 2009.

July 30th UK price down to £400 (body), but the 450D is only £415 – expect the 1000D for £350 by the Autumn?

8th After a somewhat inexplicable delay, Canon US catches up with the world and anounces the Rebel XS (full US PR)

Comes in black and silver – only with a lens.

“Expected to ship in August 2008 the Canon Rebel XS camera is available in a zoom lens kit version, which includes the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens, a rechargeable battery pack and charger, USB and video cables, a neckstrap, an EOS Solutions Disk CD, and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty. The new camera’s estimated retail price is $699.99.

Though standard in the EOS Rebel XS kit, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is also available as a stand-alone purchase and carries an estimated retail price of $199.99”

2008 June 10th The 1000D is announced

Available in July

Features

10.1 MP CMOS sensor
Up to 3fps
7-point wide-area AF
Self-Cleaning Image Sensor
2.5” LCD with Live View mode
DIGIC III processor
SD/SDHC card slot
Picture Styles processing
Compact and lightweight
Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

Specs below are from Canon

10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor

A 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail to make A4-size prints, even when cropping your image. Canon’s CMOS sensor technology also ensures crisp, sharp images even in low-light conditions.

Up to 3 frames per second

For dramatic mid-action shots, the EOS 1000D allows continuous shooting of large JPEG images at speeds of up to 3 frames per second, until the memory card is full. With a 2GB card, this lets you shoot up to 514 images without a pause.

7-point wide-area AF

A wide-area Auto Focus system uses 7 separate focusing points to lock onto subjects fast. The central focus point enables focusing even under low-light or low-contrast conditions.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System

Canon’s built-in dust prevention system guards images against the effects of dust in three ways: reducing dust generated inside the camera, shaking dust from the sensor each time the camera is turned on or off, and mapping stubborn dust spots for removal with the provided Digital Photo Professional software.

2.5″ LCD with Live View mode

In Live View mode, use the bright 2.5” LCD to frame and take shots from awkward angles. During playback, the LCD provides detailed review of shots, and features a wide viewing angle for easy sharing with friends.

Large viewfinder

A large, bright viewfinder allows framing of subjects even in the brightest conditions.

DIGIC III processing

Canon’s cutting-edge DIGIC III processor – as used in professional EOS models – delivers rapid operation, accurate colour reproduction, fast start-up times, and low power consumption.

SD/SDHC memory card compatible

Shooting to the popular SD/SDHC memory card formats, the EOS 1000D is ideal for those who already own SD-compatible devices.

Total image control

Take control over the look and feel of your images with easy to use Picture Style presets. Contrast, sharpness and saturation can be customized in-camera or with Canon’s comprehensive software suite, supplied with the EOS 1000D.

Compact, ultra-lightweight body

The smallest and lightest Digital EOS model yet, the EOS 1000D weighs just 450g – and is ergonomically designed for comfortable handling.

EF lenses and accessories

The EOS 1000D is compatible with the complete range of EF/EF-S lenses, Speedlite EX flash units and EOS system accessories.

1000D /Rebel XS/Kiss F – Full Specifications

IMAGE SENSOR
Type 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS
Effective Pixels Approx. 10.1M
Total Pixels Approx. 10.5M
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Low-Pass Filter Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Colour Filter Type Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type DIGIC III
LENS
Lens Mount EF/EF-S
Focal Length 1.6x Multiplication with EF lens fitted
FOCUSING
Type TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System / Points 7-point AF
AF Working Range EV -0.5-18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
AF Modes AI Focus One Shot AI Servo Live Mode in Live View Quick Mode in Live View
AF Point selection Automatic selection, Manual selection
Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
Predictive AF Yes
AF Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
AF Assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Manual Focus Selected on lens
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 10% of viewfinder) (3) Center weighted average metering
Metering Range EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
AE Lock Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
AEB +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
ISO Speed Equivalent AUTO(100-800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
SHUTTER
Type Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Speed 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
Shutter Release Soft touch electromagnetic release
WHITE BALANCE
Type Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
WB Bracketing +/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.
COLOUR MATRIX
Type Two types of colour space, sRGB and Adobe RGB.
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) Approx. 95%
Magnification Approx. 0.81x ¹
Eyepoint Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Dioptre Correction -3 to +1 (1/m) (dioptre)
Focusing Screen Fixed
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light), white balance correction, SD card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst
Depth of Field Preview Yes
Eyepiece Shutter On strap
LCD MONITOR
Monitor 2.5 inch TFT, approx. 230,000 dots Live View Mode with selectable grid display.
Coverage Approximately 100%
Brightness Adjustable to one of seven levels
FLASH
Modes Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction
HotShoe / PC terminal Yes/ No
X-sync 1/200sec
Red-eye Reduction Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
Flash Exposure Bracketing Yes
Flash Exposure Lock Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation Yes
Built-in Flash Range Coverage upto 17mm focal length (27mm equivalent)
Guide Number (ISO 100, metres) 13
External Flash E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
SHOOTING
Modes Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP
Photo Effects Monochrome (selected from the “Picture Style” menu) with options for Filters and Toning Effects.
Drive Modes Single/Continuous
Continuous Shooting Max. JPEG Approx. 3fps. (speed maintained for up to 514 images (JPEG)¹, Max.RAW Approx 1.5fps for 5 images (RAW))²
Resolution/ Image formats
Image Size (LF) 3888×2592, (LN) 3888×2592, (MF) 2816×1880, (MN) 2816×1880, (SF) 1936×1288, (SN) 1936×1288, (RAW) 3888×2592
Compression Fine, Normal, RAW (12bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition)
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type JPEG (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording Yes (RAW + Large JPEG only)
File Numbering (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset
Processing Parameters 6 Preset ‘Picture Styles’ with 3 User defined settings
DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers Canon Selphy Printers, Bubble Jet Printers with the direct print function and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Custom Functions 12 Custom Functions with 32 settings
LCD Panel (EL) Illumination N/A
Water / Dust Resistance No
Sound Memo No
Intelligent Orientation Sensor Yes
Histogram Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes
Playback Zoom 1.5x – 10x
Display Formats 1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) Jump Display
Image Erase Protection Erase protection of one image at a time
Image Erase Single image, All images on card, Checkmarked images, Unprotected images
Self Timer Approx. 2 or 10 sec.
Menu Categories (1) Shooting menu (2) Playback menu (3) Setup menu (4) My Menu
Menu Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech
Firmware Update Update possible by the user.
INTERFACE
Computer USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B)
Other Video output (PAL/ NTSC)
MEMORY CARD
Type SD card, SDHC card
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
Macintosh and Win PC OS X v10.3-10.5 Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista (excluding. Starter Edition)
SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor * Requires optional accessory
Drivers PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)
Image Manipulation Digital Photo Professional (RAW Image Processing)
POWER SOURCE
Batteries 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5
Battery Life Approx. 500 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)¹ Approx. 400 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
Batter Check Automatic
Power Saving Power turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15mins.
AC Power Supply Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
ACCESSORIES
General Eyecup Ef, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C, Semi-Hard Case EH19-L
Lenses All EF and EF-S lenses
Flash Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
Battery Grip BG-E5
Remote Controller / Switch Remote Switch RS-60E3
Power Supply & Battery Chargers AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5, Battery charger LC-E5E, Car Battery charger CBC-E5, Battery Pack LP-E5
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body Materials Stainless Steel/Plastic
Operating Environment 0 to 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions 126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm
Weight (body only) Approx. 450g
Magnification	¹ with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 (1/m) dpt
Continuous Shooting	¹ Large/Fine resolution ² Based on Canon’s standard testing conditions with default JPEG quality, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style. Figures may vary depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.
Battery Life	¹ Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice.

40D vs. 450D vs. 1000D in size

Comparison between 1000D/450D/400D

Canon EOS 400D
Digital Rebel XTi

	Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi	Canon 1000D Digital Rebel XS
Construction	Plastic with rubber front and rear grip.	Plastic with textured grip	Plastic with textured front grip and rubber rear grip
Dust removal	Sensor-shift shake Anti-static coating	Sensor-shift shake Anti-static coating	Sensor-shift shake Anti-static coating
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	22.2 x 14.8 mm	22.2 x 14.8 mm	22.2 x 14.8 mm
Effective pixels	12.2 million	10.1 million	10.1 million
Aspect ratio	3:2	3:2	3:2
FOV crop	1.6x	1.6x	1.6x
Image size	4272 x 2848	3888 x 2592	3888 x 2592
Live View	Yes Up to 10x magnify Mirror flip AF Different modes	Yes Up to 10x magnify Mirror flip AF Different modes	No
Lens support	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF / EF-S
File formats	JPEG RAW (CR2)	JPEG RAW (CR2)	JPEG RAW (CR2)
Auto focus	9 point 1 cross-type (F2.8) -0.5 to 18 EV Eye-start AF option	7 point 1 cross-type (F5.6) -0.5 to 18 EV	9 point 1 cross-type -0.5 to 18 EV
AF illuminator	Flash strobe	Flash strobe	Flash strobe
Metering sensor	35 zone	35 zone	35 zone
Metering range	1 to 20 EV	1 to 20 EV	1 to 20 EV
Metering modes	Evaluative, Partial, Spot, CWA	Evaluative, Partial, CWA	Evaluative, Partial, CWA
Exp. comp.	+/- 2.0 EV	+/- 2.0 EV	+/- 2.0 EV
Exp. comp. EV steps	0.3 or 0.5 EV	0.3 or 0.5 EV	0.3 or 0.5 EV
Manual EV steps	0.3 or 0.5 EV	0.3 or 0.5 EV	0.3 or 0.5 EV
Sensitivity range (boost setting)	100 – 1600	100 – 1600	100 – 1600
Auto ISO adjust	Yes	Yes	No
Shutter speed	30 – 1/4000 sec	30 – 1/4000 sec	30 – 1/4000 sec
Continuous rate (high)	3.5 fps 53 JPEG/Fine frames 6 RAW frames	3.0 fps JPEG until card full 1.5 fps 5 RAW frames	3.0 fps 27 JPEG/Fine frames 10 RAW frames
White balance	6 presets (with adj) colour temp (K) Manual	6 presets (with adj) colour temp (K) Manual	6 presets (with adj) colour temp (K) Manual
Image parameters	6 presets 3 User defined Sharpness 0-7 Contrast +/- 4 Saturation +/- 4 colour tone +/- 4	6 presets 3 User defined Sharpness 0-7 Contrast +/- 4 Saturation +/- 4 colour tone +/- 4	6 presets 3 User defined Sharpness 0-7 Contrast +/- 4 Saturation +/- 4 colour tone +/- 4
Noise reduction control	1 additional level	1 additional level	4 levels
DR extension mode	Auto lighting optimizer Highlight Tone Priority	Auto lighting optimizer	No
Built-in flash	Electronic pop-up Guide no. 13 (ISO 100)	Electronic pop-up Guide no. 13 (ISO 100)	Electronic pop-up Guide no. 13 (ISO 100)
Flash sync speed	1/200 sec	1/200 sec	1/200 sec
Remote release	RS50-E3 cable release RC-1 or RC-5 wireless	RS50-E3 cable release	RS50-E3 cable release RC-1 or RC-5 wireless
Storage	SD (Inc. SDHC)	SD (Inc. SDHC)	CF
Viewfinder	Pentamirror 95% coverage 0.87 x magnification	Pentamirror 95% coverage 0.81x magnification	Pentamirror 95% coverage 0.80x magnification
LCD monitor	3.0″ TFT LCD 230,000 dots	2.5″ TFT LCD 230,000 dots	2.5″ TFT LCD 230,000 dots
Battery	LP-E5 1080 mAh 7.4V	LP-E5 1080 mAh 7.4V	NB-2LH 720 mAh 7.4V
Battery life (CIPA tests, 50% with flash)	500 (23°C) 400 (0°C)	500 (23°C) 400 (0°C)	360 (23°C) 280 (0°C)
Vertical grip	Yes, BG-E5, optional	Yes, BG-E5, optional	Yes, BG-E3, optional
Other features	Custom ‘My Menu’ ISO in viewfinder High ISO noise reduction	Custom ‘My Menu’ ISO in viewfinder High ISO noise reduction
Dimensions	129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in)	126 x 98 x 62 mm (5.0 x 3.9 x 2.4 in)	127 x 94 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)
Weight (inc batt)	524 g (1.2 lb)	502 g (1.1 lb)	556 g (1.2 lb)

CANON’S NEW EOS REBEL XS CAMERA LOOKS TO INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHERSPhotographers Looking for the Next Step Up From Their Point-and-Shoot Camera Will Enjoy the High-End Features and Fun-to-Use SLR Technology of Canon’s Newest Rebel Camera LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 8, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the introduction of the EOS Rebel XS, a new entry-level digital camera that affordably puts Canon SLR technology such as an Optical Imaged Stabilized lens and easy-to-use professional features into the hands of emerging photographers. Consumers looking to take their photography a step further and begin shooting with an SLR will find the transition easier than ever with Canon’s new Rebel XS digital SLR camera. From the parent photographing a little league game, to the tourist shooting a wondrous new city, the Canon Rebel XS camera makes photography easy for everyone. Canon has also introduced the latest model in the EX series of Speedlite flashes: the Canon Speedlite 430EX II. Ideal for a wide range of photographers from first-time digital SLR users to veteran photo enthusiasts, the new Canon EOS Rebel XS camera was designed to embody what customers have come to expect from the EOS Rebel series – a fast, non-intimidating, lightweight, easy-to-use camera that produces excellent images and starts emerging photographers off on the right foot. Immediately, photographers will take notice of the camera’s Optical Image Stabilized kit lens for crisp focus, compensating for camera shake from unsteady hands or a moving vehicle. The new Rebel model also incorporates Canon’s DIGIC III image processor, 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, Live View, Auto Lighting Optimizer, 7-point wide-area autofocus (AF) sensor and 3.0 frames per second continuous JPEG burst rate where the number of consecutive shots in a burst is only limited by the capacity of the flash memory card in the camerai. “We are proud to introduce the new EOS Rebel XS camera at a very exciting time in digital imaging. As consumers have fully embraced digital photography, with many consumers purchasing their second or third digital camera models, we see the Rebel XS as the bridge to help photographers cross over from the world of point-and-shoot cameras to digital SLR technology,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. A first in Canon’s EOS line-up, the Rebel XS camera’s continuous JPEG burst rate allows users to continuously shoot a scene until the memory card is at capacity. This will be particularly helpful for new photographers looking to capture that perfect image of a moving subject. The Live View function allows users to frame and shoot images in real time via the camera’s 2.5 inch LCD screen, a great feature for users accustomed to framing shots via LCD monitors on point-and-shoot digital cameras. The Camera’s Auto Lighting Optimizer detects dark areas of an image and automatically adjusts brightness and contrast to ensure optimal image results. The Canon Rebel XS allows greater ease of use through large control buttons and easy-to-see operating panel indications such as ISO settings visible through the viewfinder and Canon Speedlite controls through the camera LCD menu. The Rebel XS incorporates an APS-C size (22.2 x 14.8 mm) CMOS sensor with 10.1 million pixel images and Canon’s exclusive high-performance DIGIC III image processor to help deliver high levels of imaging performance and responsiveness. It also has Canon’s exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which features both hardware and software-based dust removal technology. Additionally, weighing less than 1 lb./450 grams, this camera is the lightest body in the EOS digital series camera lineup. The EOS Rebel XS camera is compatible with Canon’s extensive lineup of more than 60 EF and EF-S lenses, including the Image Stabilizer-equipped EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, which is included in the camera’s standard zoom lens kit package. The Canon Rebel XS will be available in black or silver coloured body variations. Canon Speedlite 430EX II The new Canon Speedlite 430EX II, which succeeds the 430EX, realizes an approximately 20 percent reduction in recycling time compared with its predecessor. Like the 580EX II, the 430EX II allows users to control flash functions and input settings using the camera’s LCD monitorii, and also offers a quick-lock attachment system and a metal mounting foot for improved contact reliability and durability. The new Canon Speedlite 430EX II will carry an estimated retail price of $329.99. In the Box Expected to ship in August 2008 the Canon Rebel XS camera is available in a zoom lens kit version, which includes the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens, a rechargeable battery pack and charger, USB and video cables, a neckstrap, an EOS Solutions Disk CD, and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty. The new camera’s estimated retail price is $699.99. Though standard in the EOS Rebel XS kit, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is also available as a stand-alone purchase and carries an estimated retail price of $199.99. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of “Top 100 Brands.” To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.

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Below are all the pre-release rumours for the 1000D

9th Is the 1000D out tomorrow?

A Spanish dealer site certainly thinks so and is running the advert to the right. Its’s not currently linked to anything though.

It was pointed out that the French ad below actually refers to the ‘the TWO Canon stars of the Summer’

May 27th I’m told (thanks) that the 350D is no longer listed on the Canon UK site.

23rd How about the 10th of June (Tuesday)…

A French site is claiming that Canon are starting to push the date with cryptic announcements.

‘Remember this date… June 10, 2008’

Those of you with longer rumour memories may remember the countdown clock on the Canon CZ site and the announcement in Hebrew on the Canon Israel site

Re-live those memories in the Rumour archive starting on the 29th July 2006, where people were eagerly waiting for a 1Ds3, 3D and 5D2 … we got the 400D, is this the build up for the 1000D/XS?

Of course it could just be a new range of point ‘n’ click cameras… :-)

K&B [Swedish -link fixed] has a mention of a possible 1000D/ Rebel XS along with some suggested (guessed ;-) specs

10.1 MP CMOS, Digic III, 7-point AF, 3 fps, 2.5 inch LCD, Live View, Interface similar to the 450D, Weight 540g and priced to compete with other introductory DSLRs

Since the 350D is still available, expect this to vanish pretty soon… (or not)

17th The D2000 and D6000 are also mentioned – these are Kodak/Canon hybrid cameras from the end of the last century ;-) More info

14th Many thanks to everyone who sent screen grabs of various parts of the Windows version of the help files in DPP 3.4

Bob Atkins says that a 1000D was mentioned to him a while ago, but with no info.

V3.4.1 for the Mac does not seem to have any of the camera info (just in case someone inside Canon gets some hassle, it wasn’t the Mac people! ;-)

So it has auto dust delete…

You can fix lens aberrations

It supports RAW format. (BTW the D6000/2000 are rather old digital cameras from canon)

13th So now we have a 12MP 450D, what’s next in the numbering scheme?

Well we’re told that Canon have just released DPP 3.4 on their US website and the help file contains several mentions of a Rebel XS / 1000D if you look inside the contents of the files… (thanks for the info)

A new low end DSLR? The EOS 1000D?

I’ve just looked at the Mac version V3.4.1 and have not found anything yet. Anyone looked in the Windows version, and was there a V3.4 at all?

If anyone finds anything of interest, please do let us know :-)

If Canon’s film camera numbering scheme is anything to go by, then a 1000D would be an entry level camera.

A bit of camera history delving finds that the Rebel XS was the US name for the EOS500 and the EOS 1000 the rest of the world name for the Rebel S

Given they still sell the 400D and we only just have the 450D I do wonder just what you’d get in a 1000D

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Brief review of 450D specs for comparison

List price (US)	Body only: $799, Kit: $899 (with 18-55 mm IS lens)
List price (EU)	Body only: €749, Kit: €849 (with 18-55 mm IS lens)
International naming	US: Canon Rebel Digital XSi Japan: Canon EOS Kiss Digital x2 Elsewhere: Canon EOS 450D
Body material	Plastic (Stainless Steel chassis)
Sensor	12.2 million effective pixels 12.4 million total pixels 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS sensor RGB Colour Filter Array Built-in low-pass filter with self cleaning unit 3:2 aspect ratio
Dust reduction	Low-pass filter vibration at power-on (can be interrupted) Anti-static coating on sensor surfaces Software based dust-removal (camera maps dust, removed later)
Image sizes	4272 x 2848 (L) 3088 x 2056 (M) 2256 x 1504 (S)
Output formats	RAW (.CR2 14-bit) RAW (.CR2 14-bit) + JPEG Large/Fine JPEG (EXIF 2.21) – Fine, Normal
Image processor	DIGIC III
Lenses	Canon EF / EF-S lens mount, 1.6x field of view crop
Focus modes	Auto Focus, Manual Focus (switch on lens)
Auto Focus	9-point CMOS sensor Cross-type F2.8 at centre AF working range: -0.5 to 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)
AF modes	AI Focus, One shot, AI Servo
AF point selection	Auto, Manual
AF assist	Flash strobe
Shooting modes	Auto, Program AE (P), Shutter priority AE (Tv), Aperture priority AE (Av), Manual (M) Auto depth-of-field Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait Flash off
Metering	TTL 35-zone SPC Metering range: EV 1.0 – 20 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100, 50 mm F1.4)
Metering modes	Evaluative 35-zone Partial 9% at centre Spot 4% at centre Centre-weighted average
AE Lock	AE lock button
AE Bracketing	+/- 3.0 EV, 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments
Exposure compen.	+/- 3.0 EV, 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments
Sensitivity	Auto (100 – 400) ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 Highlight tone priority (ISO 200 – 1600)
Shutter	Focal-plane shutter 30 – 1/4000 sec (0.5 or 0.3 EV steps) Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec Bulb
Aperture values	F1.0 – F91 (0.3 EV steps) Actual aperture range depends on lens used
White balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
WB Bracketing	+/-3 levels, 3 images, Selectable Blue/Amber or Magenta/Green bias
WB fine-tuning	Blue (-9) To Amber (+9) Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)
Colour space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture style	Standard, Portrait, Landscape Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User 1, User 2, User 3
Custom image parameters	Sharpness: 0 to 7 Contrast: -4 to +4 Saturation: -4 to +4 Colour tone: -4 to +4 B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G
Drive modes	Single Continuous: 3.5 fps up to 53 JPEG / 6 RAW frames Self-timer 10 secs (2 sec with mirror lock-up), Self-timer continuous
Mirror lockup	Yes (custom function)
Viewfinder	Pentamirror, 95% frame coverage Magnification: 0.87xcentre (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity) Eyepoint: 19 mm Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter Fixed precision matte Proximity sensor disables LCD shooting mode information
Viewfinder info	AF information (AF points focus confirmation light) Shutter speed Aperture value ISO speed (always displayed) AE lock Exposure level/compensation Spot metering circle Exposure warning AEB Flash ready High-speed sync FE lock Flash exposure compensation Red-eye reduction light White balance correction SD card information Monochrome shooting Maximum burst
DOF preview	Yes, button
LCD monitor	3.0″ TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels Wide viewing angle (160° horizontal and vertical) 7 brightness levels Up to 10x zoom playback
LCD Live view	Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor 100% frame coverage Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor Best view or exposure simulation Grid optional (thirds) Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point) Optional Auto-focus with mirror-down / mirror-up sequence Two modes; normal and quieter Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT) Manual focus only
Camera settings display	Shutter speed Aperture Sensitivity (ISO) Exposure mode Meter / Exposure compenation Bracketing Flash compensation White balance & fine tuning Metering mode Custom function set Auto focus mode Drive mode Auto focus areas Black & white mode Beep Red-eye reduction Image size / quality Battery status Frames remaining
Record review	Uses last play mode Magnification possible 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold
Flash	Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash Guide number approx 13 Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/ Off, Red-Eye Reduction X-Sync: 1/200 sec Flash exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV (0.3 or 0.5 EV steps) Coverage up to 17 mm focal length (27 mm FOV equiv.)
External flash	E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites Hot-shoe
Other features	Orientation sensor Automatically writes FAT16/FAT32 depending on capacity
Auto rotation	On (playback uses orientation data in file header) Off
Playback mode	Single image Single image with info (histogram brightness / RGB ) Magnified view (1.5 – 10x in 15 steps, browsable) 4 and 9 image indexcentre Auto play Image rotation Jump (by 10, 100 or date)
Custom functions	13 custom functions with 34 settings
Menu languages	English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech
Firmware	User upgradable
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) mini-B, Video out (PAL / NTSC) E3 type wired remote control
Storage	SD / SDHC card
Power	Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery (7.4 V, 1050 mAh) CR2016 Lithium battery (date/time backup) Optional ACK-E5 AC adapter kit
Direct printing	Canon Selphy Printers, Canon Bubble Jet Printers with direct print function Canon PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge PictBridge
Dimensions	129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in)
Weight (no battery)	475 g (1.0 lb)
Software	Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture; Windows & Mac except Mac Intel) Digital Photo Professional (Windows / Mac)

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