Canon EOS 1000D with 18-55mm + 75-300mm lenses

The Canon EOS 1000D with 18-55mm + 75-300mm lenses offers a host of new features to tempt first-time digital SLR buyers. The new SLR digital camera is designed and manufactured in-house to work with each other for the ultimate image quality.

The new Canon EOS 1000D with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm lenses, 7-point wide-area AF system with f/5.6 cross-type centre point . The Canon 1000D is supplied with a comprehensive software suite that provides all the necessary tools for managing and processing images.

A 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor – with larger pixels for smooth, low-noise images – offers sufficient resolution to produce prints in sizes up to A4, even when cropping your image. To protect images against the effects of sensor dust, the Canon 1000D includes the EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which combats dust in three separate ways: reducing, removing and repelling.

With the lightest body of any digital EOS camera, the Canon 1000 D incorporates a technologies used in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor, and Live View mode. For straight-from-the-box shooting, this camera is kitted with EF-S 18-55mm lens.

The Canon 1000D also features a DIGIC III image processor, as used in professional D-SLR models. This allows continuous shooting until the SD or SDHC memory card is full, at speeds of up to 3fps – with the number of shots limited only by the size of the card. DIGIC III also delivers superior image rendering, rapid operation and virtually instant start-up times.

For shots where fast focusing is needed, the Canon EOS 1000D features a 7-point wide area Auto Focus system, capable of locking onto a subject in a fraction of a second. A cross-type central focus point continues to operate effectively even when used in lower-light and lower-contrast settings. Also included is E-TTL II, Canon’s distance-linked flash exposure system found in professional EOS models.

Weighing just 450g, the Canon 1000 D is the lightest DSLR to date, with a compact, ergonomic body designed for comfortable handling. A bright 2.5” LCD screen lets users instantly review images for composition, sharpness and focus – or, thanks to a wide viewing angle, instantly share shots with friends.

The Canon 1000D is supplied with a comprehensive software suite that provides all the necessary tools for managing and processing images. This includes Digital Photo Professional (DPP), a powerful RAW converter that provides complete RAW image processing control. DPP also integrates with camera features such as Dust Delete Data and Picture Styles. The supplied Picture Style Editor software can be used to create custom Picture Styles for fine control over colour display. The camera also comes with EOS Utility, Image/Zoom Browser and Photostitch.

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