It's hardly surprising this camera won the prize for best camera 2008 at the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) awards. 

The EOS 1000D is designed for anyone ready to take the next step in creative photography. This practical camera includes a built-in EOS cleaning system and a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor. The EOS 1000D also integrates a low-pass filter with a self-cleaning unit, which captures and removes the tiniest dust particles every time the camera is switched on. 

A DIGIC III image processor allows you to take professional pictures continuously at speeds of up to 3 frames per second, the on-screen viewing mode enables you to monitor your creations before and after taking them. 

Among the 1000D's other user-friendly features you'll find several easy-to-use menus and quick-access functions, an automatic focus and a comprehensive range of white balance settings, not to mention a number of scene modes, so you can add the finishing touches to your shot!

The EOS 1000D is supplied here with the EF-S 18-55mm lens.

Type	Type	Reflex for the general public
Sensor	Resolution	10.5-megapixels (10.1 effective)
	Type	CMOS
	Size	22.2 x 14.8 mm
	ISO positions	Basic zone modes: ISO 100 - 800 Creative zone modes: ISO 100 - 1600
	Cleaning	Self-cleaning unit on low-pass filter
	Image stabiliser	Depending on lens
Lens	Focal length	18 - 55
	35mm equivalent	28 - 90 - depending on lens
	Optical zoom	3x Other: depending on the lens used
	Minimum distance	28 cm Other - depending on lens
	Normal distance	28 cm Other - depending on lens
	Focusing	TTL-CT-SIR with 7-point CMOS sensor Automatic selection, manual selection Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor AF memorisation with a press of a button when using the One-Shot focusing mode 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
Viewfinder	Type	Optical and Live View
	Screen	2.5" LCD screen 230,000 pixels with on-screen shooting mode and two AF modes Brightness adjustment: 7 levels provided Magnified view (approx. 1.5x - 10x) Manually or automatically rotated image Light/RGB histogram
	Viewfinder features	Eye-level Pentamirror Coverage approx 95% Integrated dioptre correction of -3 to +1 D 21mm eyepoint Fixed focusing screen
Shutter	Speed	30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 increments) and bulb mode
Settings	Effects	Photo effects: black and white filter effects, colour effect
	White balance	Automatic with CMOS sensor + switched off with manual mode (6 modes), automatic bracketing, 9 white balance blue/orange correction settings, 9 green/magenta levels, custom balance
Video	Video mode	No
	TV output	NTSC or PAL video output
Memory	Maximum photo resolution	3888 x 2592
	Maximum video resolution	No
	Memory card	SD / SDHC card
	Internal memory	No
Flash	Built-in	Flash: auto, manual, forced/off, red-eye reduction and compatible with EX series Speedlite external flashes
Connections	Interface	USB 2.0
	Pictbridge / direct printing	Yes
	Wireless function	No
Other	Power options	Lithium batteries
	Internal menus	English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Swedish
	Other functions	Digic II processor Scene modes: automatic, portrait, landscape, macro, sports, night portrait, flash off, programme, face priority, aperture priority, manual, field depth priority, field depth test
	Accessories supplied	LP-E5 battery, LC-E5E charger, EW-100 DBIII strap, IFC-200U interface cable, VC-100 video cable, EF-S 18-55mm II lens and CD
	Software supplied	Digital Photo Professional 3.4
	Dimensions	126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
	Weight	450g (camera only)
	Hard copy manuals supplied	Information available soon