Canon EOS 1000D Rebel XS to replace 400D

Canon yesterday announced a new dSLR camera in its Rebel series — the EOS 1000D. Its release was aimed to replace the old Canon EOS 400D XTi which first came out in August of 2006.

This entry-level dSLR will have some features stolen from the 450D and the 40D but will carry a pricetag in the vicinity of the old 400D.

Canon EOS 1000D

Camera Specs:
10.1 MP
2.5″ LCD display
ISO 100 – 1600
3888 x 2592 pixels (max)
3.0 FPS
450 g
SD Card
Upgraded image processor from DiGIC II to DiGIC III
Live View shooting mode

Of course, it will come with the IS version of the kit lens. I’m curious why Canon has decided to do away with the Compact Flash card (CF Card) in favor of the SD card which they also did with the 450D. They also didn’t increase the LCD display to 3 inch which, IMO, makes a huge difference when checking up on shots.

Expect this model to carry a price tag between Php28,000USD 477INR 40,449EUR 454CNY 3,475 to Php33,000USD 562INR 47,672EUR 536CNY 4,095 when it reaches the local market (though Canon suggested AU$1,000 or Php 42,000USD 716INR 60,673EUR 682CNY 5,212).

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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19 Comments

suspect says:

17 years ago

Waiting for its release.
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jhay says:

17 years ago

Woot! I’m saving up for this one. :D
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souji says:

17 years ago

I’ve been comparing the specs between this and 450D. It seems like 450D wins. Unless I missed something.

Hopefully, someone can come up with a comparison review. :D
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Charles says:

17 years ago

another Canon DSLR targeted against Nikon D60, i guess.
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Tim says:

17 years ago

Of course the 450D wins. Megapixels pa lang eh. But the selling factor here is the price. IS lens and Digic III? The 400D is owned. The 400D might become cheaper still.
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Luis Cruz says:

17 years ago

Iâ€™m curious why Canon has decided to do away with the Compact Flash card (CF Card) in favor of the SD card which they also did with the 450D.

The lower end DSLRs will probably use SDs from now on. Both Canon and Nikon are trying to get P&S owners to switch to DSLRs, and since their own P&S models use SD cards, they assume that these users will already have a few SD cards on hand. Part of the cost of the DSLR is the switch from your current memory card format to CF – Nikon eliminated that cost with their low-end units, and now Canon has followed suit.
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karla says:

17 years ago

I’m gonna wait for this release :D
I have to sell first my 350d of course :D
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Chris Kho says:

17 years ago

Correction, the 1000D is not a replacement for the 400D, but it creates a new bracket lower than the 400D geared towards newbies and people who wants to get into the hobby. There’s no point comparing this one to the 400 or the 450D.
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pogsik says:

16 years ago

good thing you people have the money to buy DSLRs…i’m just drooling at the photos and can’t wait to have my job so that i can save moneyt and buy myself a DSLR….ilang taon pa kaya yun???hehe
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lol says:

16 years ago

(L) it!
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miso, compor says:

16 years ago

1000D? k lang 4 newbies practice. quite target ko is 40D but have to settle 4 400D. just the same grape, only a little less sweet.
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Alvin says:

15 years ago

Sir Yuga, which one do you prefer in terms of “user-friendly-ness” and durability? This one (Canon EOS 1000D), or Nikon D3000. I know it’s all depend on the user, pero ikaw po ba, san ka mas at ease? At alin po ang mas bulky sa kanila? Thanks!
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Abe Olandres says:

15 years ago

@alvin – I’d go for Canon. ;)

Abe Olandres says:

15 years ago

Thanks for the quick reply.

Ako din e, parang mas ok nga ang Canon. Nakalimutan ko nga palang sabihin na para sa kapatid ko ‘tong babae, nagtatanong sa akin. Naresearch kong mas feminine ang dating nung Nikon 3000, tsaka may ‘Guide mode’ for beginner. Baka ito na yung i-recommend ko, not unless may alam kang disadvantage nito sa paggamit at malaking advantage ng Canon EOS 1000D (puro theories lang kasi yung sa akin e, wala hands-on and I’m not into Digital Photography). Mas mahal nga lang ng konti yung Nikon dahil mas bagong labas kesa sa Canon.

Thanks din nga pala dun sa Top dSLR Camera Picks under Php40k na post mo, may nakitaan kaming mas murang bilihan compared sa mismong Canon Store.
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Pisot Kah says:

15 years ago

I had my rebel xs for years now and I have been great. Though I have contemplated many times on buying something of higher end, but this is all that I need for my lifestyle; plus bigger and better cameras can really be a burden on the pockets.
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Mr.Scandal says:

15 years ago

sir yuga, ask ko lang if my price update ka magkano na ang Canon Rebel at Canon s1is…dko kaya kc ang mga price ng D90…pls reply
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pong alcantara says:

14 years ago

hmmm for me nasa tao lng naman yan at nasa lense at pag gamit ng camera para makakuha ng magandang kuha …pero maganda ang eos 1000d
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Canada says:

14 years ago

Canon REBEL XS simply a beautiful experience
I spent several weeks reviewing the REBEL XS vs it’s many 10 MP adversaries, I even checked it against the ultra zooms as I wanted the convenience of video as well, but too many good things stood out with this camera and so I decided upon it.
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