Canon EOS 1000D

I have been using the EOS 1000D since February this year, and I thought it would only be fair to give a personal review on this particular dslre camera.

The 1000D is an entry level dslr, 10.1 mp, 9 AF points, cross type, it has live view, and ISO rating ranging from ISO 100 through to ISO1600. The 1000D has all the standard entry level features, including but not limited to I,A,SO and M settings, the usual preset settings for various scenarios, it has a depth of field preset, handy but hardly used feature. There are other features to the camera, which I will not go into detail here.

The Canon EOS 1000D is, in my opinion a very good camera to start off with when going into dslr photography. Image quality is good, though sometimes images tend to be soft around the edges, especially when using the 18-55mm kit lens that comes with the camera (obviously, the quality of the lens plays a huge role in the quality of the final image).

My main problem with this camera is noise, especially at ISO settings above 400.

I recently was asked to shoot a wedding, and ended up with quite a bit of noise in the images. The photos came out great, but the noise is evident, and on close scrutiny, might be a little distracting in the images to some.

I would recommend this camera to a beginner in photography, it is a great camera to get your feet wet with. Personally, I love the camera, and will carry on using it as a backup when one day I upgrade, still remaining with Canon.

Camera Choices

I hate choices, mainly because there are so many of them, and so many different things which influence each individual choice....

For instance, I need to get a new camera, currently I use a Canon EOS1000D, a lovely camera, but if I am going to progress with my photography, I will need another camera, as backup, and for better image quality, but now comes the part of choosing, the part that I hate.

I am stuck between buying a full frame dslr, or an aps-c dslr????????

There are pros and cons to both, and one could never go wrong with either choice, so what should I am for?

My choices are the full frame EOS 5d MK II and the new APS-C 7D, both fantastic cameras. Full frame is great for fashion work, and commercial advertising, especially if the photos are to be blown up really big, and being full size sensor cameras, there is less noise on high ISO images, which is definitely one of my major concerns.

I want to do wedding photography, so I need a camera that will handle the low light situations, but then there is the cost, full frame is much more expensive...what to do? I think there is a lot more planning involved, and more research...also the 7D has not had a proper review yet, so maybe I should wait for that to happen.....

 

Any suggestions?

 

Wedding Photography

Base Package - R3100

All photos taken will be on disc (no prints), no less than 200 photos, all high res. All photos will be retouched and enhanced, and will be in colour, sepia or black & white.
(Coverage includes - Preparation, Ceremony, Formal Photographs, Reception- Cake Cutting, Garter and Bouquet throw, First Dance and 1 hour into party)
Travel is included in package up to 30 km’s from Bluff, Durban, thereafter a travel charge of R3.50/km will be charged.
50% non - refundable deposit required to secure booking. 50% of balance payable 7 working days before date of wedding, and remaining balance on completion and delivery/collection.
Goods will be ready for collection +/- 3 to 7 weeks after the date of the function

Photobook Packages

Base Package plus 300mm x 300mm Squareback (26 Pages) – R4200 (R40 for every extra 2 pages)
Base Package plus A4 Hardcover Landscape Photobook(28 Pages) – R4000 (R40 for every extra 4 pages)
Base Package plus A4 Squareback Landscape (28 Pages) – R3900 (R40 for every extra 4 pages)

Extras

Photo flipper 10cm x 15cm (30 pages) – R250
Set of 24 Postcards – R250
Photo album with 100 photos (10x15) – R1500
DVD slide show (80 – 120 images) set to music of your choice (to be supplied by client) – R1500

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