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Full review posted 8/18/2008
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Click on the Rebel XS for a QuickTime VR tour
(Note: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS and EOS 1000D are the same model)
Canon's latest entry-level dSLR, the Digital Rebel XS or EOS 1000D replaces the very popular Digital Rebel XTi from 2006. Featuring a 10.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor, 7-point wide area AF system and up to 3fps continuous JPEG shooting until the memory card is full, the Rebel XS represents a more affordable entry point to the world of EOS cameras - while still taking full advantage of over 70 years of imaging expertise.
With the lightest body of any digital EOS camera, the Rebel XS incorporates a range of 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 model is available with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens - which includes 4-stop image stabilization, ensuring superb performance even in low-light conditions.
The 10.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor features larger pixels for smooth, low-noise images. This 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 Rebel XS includes the EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which combats dust in three separate ways: reducing, removing and repelling.
The EOS 1000D also features a DIGIC III image processor, as used in Canon's professional dSLR models. This allows continuous shooting until the SD or SDHC memory card is full, at speeds of up to 3fps (JPEG), 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, this new EOS model 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 EOS 1000D is Canon's lightest D-SLR 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. The LCD also provides access to a fast, easy-to-read menu system, which uses tabs to avoid unnecessary scrolling. Inherited from the latest EOS models, the menu system includes direct control over external devices such as Speedlite flash units like the new 430EX II.
Photo quality in every situation is aided by 12 custom functions, including Auto Lighting Optimizer, which corrects brightness and contrast during image processing, while improving skin tones in portraits by ensuring correct exposure for faces. Photographers can also enable additional noise reduction for shots captured at high ISO speeds.
For shooting situations where using the viewfinder is impractical, users can switch to Live View mode. It displays the scene at a smooth 30fps on the LCD. An optional grid line and histogram display can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure. Two AF modes are available for use with Live View: Quick AF, which momentarily flips the camera's mirror to engage the AF sensor, and Live AF, which uses contrast information for compact camera-style focusing.
The Rebel XS 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 color display. The camera also comes with EOS Utility, Image/Zoom Browser and Photostitch.
Digital Rebel XS Features:
- Lightest and most compact dSLR from Canon to date (8/2008)
- Weighs just 15.9 oz./ 450g (body only), measures 4.96 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
- 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
- DIGIC III Image Processor with 14-bit conversion
- 3.0 fps continuous shooting for JPEGs, limited only by memory capacity
- 1.5fps continuous shooting in RAW mode, limit 5 frames
- 2.5-inch LCD monitor, with 170 degree wide viewing angle
- LCD Live View composition function
- 7-point Auto Focus system
- 4 Focusing Modes: One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
- Compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards
- 35-zone evaluative metering system
- Integrated EOS Cleaning System
- Dust Delete Data Detection
- Accpets all Canon EF and EF-S lenses
- Retractable, auto pop-up flash
- E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites
- Compatible with all EX-series Speedlites
- Canon EOS Digital Solution Software (Version 18.1)
- Exposure Control: Full Auto, Program AE, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,
Night Portrait, Flash Off, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE,
Depth-of-field AE, and Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
- Sensitivity settings: Auto, ISO 100-800 (set automatically) in Basic Zone modes or 100-1600 in Creative Zone modes
- Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb, and X-sync at 1/200 sec.
- Powered by a Canon LP-E5 Battery Pack, LC E5 charger included
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compliant
- PictBridge compatible
In the box:
- Rebel XS Body (Black or Silver)
- EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS Lens
- Eyecup Ef
- Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
- Video Cable VC-100
- USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
- Battery Pack LP-E5
- Battery Charger LC-E5
- EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals
- "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet
The Canon Digital Rebel XS/EOS 1000D camera kit is available for an estimated price of US$699.99. You can choose from Black or Sliver finish.
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Physical Views
(Shown here in Black, the XS is also available in Silver)
Shown here is the new Rebel XS/EOS 1000D next to the original Digital Rebel/EOS 300D.
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Canon EOS Rebel XS / EOS 1000D Specifications
Type
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Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
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Recording Media
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SD memory card, SDHC memory card
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Image Sensor Size
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22.2mm x 14.8mm
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Compatible Lenses
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Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
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Lens Mount
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Canon EF mount
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Type
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High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
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Pixels
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Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels
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Total Pixels
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Approx. 10.50 megapixels
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Aspect Ratio
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3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
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Color Filter System
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RGB primary color filters
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Low-pass Filter
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Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
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Dust Deletion feature
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(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
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Recording Format
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Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
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Image Type
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JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG
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File Size
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(1) Large/Fine : Approx. 3.8MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.0MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.3MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.2MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.3MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.7MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(7) RAW : Approx. 9.8MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
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File Numbering
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Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
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RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
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Provided
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Color Space
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sRGB, Adobe RGB
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Picture Style
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Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
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Auto White Balance
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
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Color Temperature Compensation
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White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
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Type
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Eye-level pentamirror
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Coverage
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Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.81x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)
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Eyepoint
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Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center)
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Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
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-3.0 to ±1.0m (dpt)
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Focusing Screen
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Fixed, Precision Matte
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Mirror
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Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
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Viewfinder Information
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AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
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Depth-of-Field Preview
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Type
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TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
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AF Points
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7 AF points
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Metering Range
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EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
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Focusing Modes
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One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
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AF Point Selection
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Automatic selection, manual selection
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Selected AF Point Display
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Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
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AF-assist Beam
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Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery
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Metering Modes
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35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
- Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
- Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)
- Center-weighted average metering
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Metering Range
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EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
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Exposure Control
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Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
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ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
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Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
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Exposure Compensation
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Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
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AE Lock
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Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Use-set: By AE lock button
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Type
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Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
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Shutter Speeds
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1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
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Shutter Release
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Soft-touch electromagnetic release
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Self-timer
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10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
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Remote Control
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Remote Switch RS-60E3
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Type
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Retractable, auto pop-up flash
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Flash Metering
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E-TTL II autoflash
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Guide Number
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13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
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Recycling Time
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Approx. 3 sec.
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Flash-ready Indicator
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Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
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Flash Coverage
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17mm lens angle of view
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FE Lock
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Provided
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
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Zooming to Match Focal Length
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Provided, with Speedlites
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Compatible Flash
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EX-series Speedlites
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Flash Metering
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E-TTL II autoflash
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
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FE Lock
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Provided
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External Flash Settings
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Built-in flash and Speedlite 430EX II/ 580EX II can be set on camera's menu
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Continuous Shooting Speed
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Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec. (single shots possible)
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Maximum Burst
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JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 514 (until memory card becomes full); RAW: Approx. 5; RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, card write speed, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, file size, etc.
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Shooting Modes
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(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
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Focusing
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Manual focus
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
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Metering Modes
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Evaluative metering with the image sensor
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Metering Range
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EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
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Grid Display
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Provided
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Exposure Simulation
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Simulated exposure displayed in real-time
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Type
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TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
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Monitor Size
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2.5 in.
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Dots
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Approx. 230,000
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Coverage
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Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 170°)
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Brightness Adjustment
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7 levels provided
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Interface Languages
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20
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Display Format
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Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x, enable in 15 steps), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images or shooting date)
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Highlight Warning
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Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
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Protect
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Single images can be erase-protected or not
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Erase
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Single image, check-marked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time
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Compatible Printers
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PictBridge-compatible printers
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Printable Images
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JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible)
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Easy Print feature
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Provided
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DPOF
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Version 1.1 compatible
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Compatible Images
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JPEG and RAW images
Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
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Custom Functions
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Total 12
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My Menu Registration
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Provided
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USB Terminal
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For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
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Video Out Terminal
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NTSC/PAL selectable
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Battery
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One Battery Pack LP-E5
AC power can be supplied via optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
(with optional Battery Grip BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used)
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Number of Shots
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Number of shots (approx.)
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50% Flash Use |
| Normal Shooting |
73°F/23°C |
600 |
500 |
| 32°F/0°C |
500 |
400 |
| Live View Shooting |
73°F/23°C |
200 |
190 |
| 32°F/0°C |
190 |
180 |
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Battery Check
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Auto
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Power Saving
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Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 min.
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Date/Time Battery
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Built-in secondary battery
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Start-up Time
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Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
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Approx. 4.96 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
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Weight
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Approx. 15.9 oz./ 450g (body only)
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Working Temperature Range
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32-104°F/0-40°C
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Working Humidity Range
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85% or less
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Note: All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards.
The camera's specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
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