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  • which has better quality of photos, rebel xs or rebel t3

  • Hi, I'm buying this camera tomorrow, it's my first DSLR. Does it support SDHC? 

  • hello sir , very much useful tips for canon 1000d i came through by you though i am a canon 1000d user for over a year , my photography is on dark places (night) and on moving objects and i am finding hard to keep on with high exposure , is there any problem i use the canon 18-55mm which came with the kit , any suggestions ?

  • When did this camera come out ? Also is it a good canon camera ? How do you upload pictures to the computer with it ?

  • @BasedKelvyn Using the USB cable

  • I am wondering if it is possible to take black and white pictures with the camera.

  • @misterdriss Yes, it is possible. Just go to monochrome mode.

  • How much zoom does this camera have? Please Help

  • @SupportTheBlind Lens is replaceable, Zoom can vary.

  • i need your help, it was my bday not long ago n ive been checking on some cameras, and yeah i was wondering if this is a camera for taking pics of sports for example, i do parkour/free running and i wanted a gd camera that would take gd pics cos atm im just taking the pics out of the movies we film. do you think this can do just fine or should i go for the 550d ?

    plz answer :)

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  • @CrappyVlog it can't be used as a webcam unless you use eos movrec with it (go google it)

    but it's not very flexible, you need to attach it to your laptop

    good thing is, it's just like watching the camera's live preview =D

  • @CrappyVlog

    Facing a simular decision, I can see why you went for this. I as yet remain undecided.

  • Hey Gordon, thanks for the review!

    I was just about to buy a compact before going through your DSLR reviews in curiosity. This video pretty much had me sold and I found a 1000D on ebay, loving it. :D

  • Canon rebel xs or nikon d3000? help

  • @theteam305 i have the same two to choose, have you decided yet?

  • @ThomasShortley NO i havent because of money all i have is 200 so im wait i heard nikon is better but the d3100 is way better then the d3000 so i dont know yet..

  • @theteam305 1000D

  • Nice review.... a lot of useful information and great tips. Thanks.

  • Hi Gordon, I am a new Canon DSLR user. I find your reviews very helpful. Thank you for posting your videos.

  • Is that a Canon Rebel EOS XS

  • @Canon794 Yes.

  • my 1000d had no IS whats wrong??????

  • @hamheadthrust You bought a kit lens without image stabilization.

  • Hi whats the diffrance with 1000d and 1100s as in just starting out in photography

  • does this camera shoot in movie mode????

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  • I actually thought, when you changed to live-view, that you saw the camera's components :P Fail.

  • Hello from Australia mate..

    I like your videos you go into great details with everything..

    I need some help I want to buy a SLR camera under $1000 AUD for a first time owner but something that's not to armature. I want HD video and at least 3FPS I want clear high detail images. most of my photography will be Weddings Outdoor landscapes and night time shooting with my astronomy hobby

    Cheers mate Hope you can help me! I want to use it in my new zealand holiday u have awesome landscapes over there!

  • @tubehubing Thanks! I don't know about Ozzie prices, but the cheapest DSLR with HD video would probably be the Canon 500D / T1i (720p) or 550D / T2i (1080p). Feel free to discuss further on the cameralabs . com forums!

  • @cameralabs or the 1100d ;)

  • Thanks for the review. Very thorough. Of course I also checked out the written reviews, not all sections but I really really really enjoy the way you role.

    I am a newcomer, but if there was a video review of the high end I would still watch it to see how much love you have the your bread and butter.

    Best regards;

    Samuel.

  • Cameralabs guy please answer.

    I'm looking for a nice, new camera but not sure whether to pick the Canon 1000 or the Samsung NX10???

    Samsung is stylish, thin and 14.6mp compared to the 10.1mp of the Canon.

    Would be mostly doing sports photos and action photos. Still in middle school and dont have a job i can't pend the big dollars on the Canon lenses. Heard the 50-200mm lens with the Samsung is brilliant for sports photos. Please answer and thanks for the review helped

  • @97fordo If you can, go check them out in person and compare the shots (if the staff aren't ass holes and let you try before you buy). i'd go with the Canon though personally. MP is nothing but a marketing thing unless you have a good sensor and lens to go with it, otherwise you just get big noisy images that are nice and blurry.

  • I gotta question.

    witch camera I should buy, Canon eos 1000D or Sony A290

  • isnt it impossible to shoot 1.5 frames/pictures per second? you either make 0, 1 or 2 frames/pictures per second. Would be weird if you made 1 picture and a half a picture

  • @kaas94 It's just the way the maths works out. It takes 1 full image within that one second and then gets half way through taking/processing the next one, then it finishes the processing in the next second and then manages to get another full image processed.

  • @TalesOfWar Alright i get it now. Thanks for the explanation.

  • A n00b question: How do I go about turning the LCD viewfinder on? Like you have it on your camera

  • Thank you for this review! I'm now about to buy a (very lightly) used 1000D off craigslist for super cheap. :D

  • Hi Gordon, first of all I would like to congratulate about these Canon EOS XS reviews... but I got a question ... how can I turn on the canons light that is on the left of ISO I guess you know what I mean ... can u help me :)

  • Hi i was wondering if you could HELP me.... what would you guys buy for 549€

    D3000 + 18-55 + 55-200 NIKON or

    EOS 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF 75-300mm CANON or

    EOS 1100D + EF-S 18-55 DC IIICANON

    I have the opportunity of buying any of those for the same price i just want to know which is the best option?????

  • how much fps ?

  • hi can someone who ownes this camera tell me how good this is as a beginer dslr i want to get in to photgraphy

  • @MrPlaystationboy Its an easy to use DSLR camera for beginner photographers,I got this camera as well and found it really easy to use in my opinion,you should get it!

  • Hey, you can get this camera for about £350 with a lens nowadays. Since it's been a while since you made this video, are there any cameras for that price that are better? I've seen the 1100D but that price jumps to about £499 with a lens.

  • Do you think the price of this one will go down when the new one comes out?

  • can you turn the sound off when you take a photo?

  • Hi Gordon, quick question; Which one would you recommend, the Nikon D3100 or the Nikon D5000? They're about the same price range in my country.

    Thanks! :)

    Btw great review!

  • Best review on YT of this camera! Thanks :)

  • i dont quite understand the hole JPEG and RAW shooting can someone explane please?

  • @dylalvanhoogenboogen JPEG is a compressed format, and because of this the images usually use less memory (you can store more photos on your flash card), but this may affect the quality of the image. RAW is the uncompressed, pixel-by-pixel duplication, of the actual photo and usually require (a lot) more memory. Try opening MS Paint and save some photo as a JPEG file. Then save the same image as a 24-bit BMP file -- that's pretty much the memory consumption ratio between JPEG and RAW.

  • Great review. I've been thinking about buying this camera for my first DSLR. I've seen it with the IS lens for less than £400. This looks like a really good price to me but are there other good DSLR cameras for this sort of price that I should also look at?

  • Hi Gordon! Thanks for the review. Question: I am a beginner photographer and I am going to buy my first DSLR. I really like this camera a lot and I was planning on buying it. But I saw Canon eos 500d and I liked that one as well. Telling the truth I don't care much about the video function. The only thing which annoys me is that on 500d you've got 15megapixels and on 1000d only 10. So I don't know what to do.Is the image quality of 500d much better, should I overpay because of the megapixels?

  • @Cadenadeoro100

    If you're going for quality pictures, than yes, go for the 500D. You can also buy the 450d, it has a 12mp censor and costs less than then the 500d.

  • @commandererjet : EOS 1100D is out now upgrade to 1000D, got 12.2MP and 720p video, 9point AF $599

  • what do u recommend canon eos 1000d or sony a390?which one gives more good image quality?

  • hi! should i sacrifice some money to get the 450D or should i save and get the 1000D instead? thanks!

  • my xs needs to be in the mailbox already!! sheeeeeiit, this wait is hella long hahaha

  • Thank you sir! You just convinced me to get one sometime this month. =)

  • hey gordon, im deciding on buying on buying my first dslr but im torn between the nikon d3000 and the cannon rebel xs. are the 1000d and rebel xs the same or not?

  • excellent review, thanks for taking the time to review.

  • Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority settings? How are they? Would you recommend this camera to a photo major who is starting his digital photo class this semester?

  • @Seicopath12 In my opinion, those are the only modes to use. Every other setting IMO is rubbish.

    As for the XS, it's a great camera to start off with. It's cheap, it works, and it takes great photos. Many beginners will stick with the XS/1000D for a long time before they "outgrow" the body. I'd get the Rebel XS with the 18-55mm kit lens and stow the rest of your cash. Only upgrade when you feel you truly need to :)

  • Gordon... You made me realize my camera had LIVEVIEW. You also made me realise thagt it does not work on auto (green square setting) what the heck? Please tel lme am doing something wrong? Or does LIVEVIEW does not work on Auto mode... Love your video. The best!

  • a good review and a great web site, exactly what I'm looking for! Nice....Keep up and thanks..

  • wish i could speak that smooth, the ladies must be throwing themselves at you :)

  • I just bought this camera and I Can't figure out how to take Raw photos instead of jpeg. Any help would be appreciated.

  • @Skateboard4God if u press menu, the first tab will say quality, u press on that and there's a menu there letting u choose if u want raw files or whatever. :) hope i helped

  • this a very good camera but will it blend?

  • Hey nice review :) what camera can take really good pictures and has 4+ frames per sec and can take 1080p hd can u give me one with the lowest price

  • Hi Gordon, do you suggest for me to wait for Canon to market another entry-level DSLR, instead of buying this one? and if so, how long will I have to wait?

  • can you change the focus from one area to an other area with this camera?

  • hi gordon thank you for this excellent review. ive got this camera for christmas and mainly wanted it for taking photos at motorsport events was looking at getting the canon ef-s 55/250 mm lens or the tamron 70-300mm lens would this setup be good for the job and if so which of the two lenses would you recommend? thanks again

  • how much do they cost? someone tell me please :) idk if i should have this? :)

  • @3rinhugh3s £349.99 from amazon. doesn't take a genius to google it :D

  • Why is a live histogram so important?

  • Just had a Quick Question i was looking at the Canon Rebel XS and Nikon D3000 to buy , just wanted to no which you think is a better buy?

  • @RMaitland91 The Canon 1000D is better for sports shots e.t.c, but the Nikon D3000 is better for everyday things. Hope this helped! :)

  • Another great review. I've learned quiet a bit from watching your videos. Hows the grip on this camera? I know it doesn't have that nice rubber piece on the front and back like some of the others, but does it still feel solid? or is does the lack of the grip make it feel really pasticky and toyish? Thanks

  • Great review, and it actually has got to do with your Video Description :P

    Please link to the page where the review is on as well :)

    although your page isn't hard to find you might wanna add a link forward :D

  • Hi Gordon. thanks for posting this review its got tons of info about this camera and we can all follow it easily. I got a quick question, I'm deciding between this camera (Canon EOS 1000D) or the Nikon D60. I'm also a beginner in the DSLR part of photography so what do you think and recommend?

  • Hey Gordon. Thanks heaps for making this review, its got tons of info we can all follow easily. I got a question, I'm trying to decide between this camera or the Nikon D60. What do you recommend or think is better?

  • Would you recommend this, or the Nikon D3000?

  • @Justsomeperson660

    I played with my Gf's moms rebel xs. And it was too light for me, felt cheap. I like the D3000 better. Looks better too. Features and display are better. But thats my opinion and taste. I bought the D3000 last tuesday and love it

  • @facedown069 Yeah, right now I'm leaning more towards the Nikon D3000 as well. This is my first DSLR so I want to make the right choice. Thanks for your opinion.

  • @Justsomeperson660 No problem, D3000 had no live preview but i dont really care, i might switch to the D3100 for video feature

  • Thank you for the review! But I have 1 question : How much pictures can you take with a memorycard of 8GB?

  • this was a very good review... thank you! i just bought this camera for my girlfriend and can't wait to give it to her :)

  • im thinking about buying this camera, i just wanted to know can this camera fit all sorts of lenses?

  • Im very stressed about what DSLR i want for christmas. I'm between the Nikon D3000 and this camera. My friend has the new XS and i think its to light for my taste. I like a heavier feel when im taking pictures. My photography 2 teacher has a canon 20d and im in love with it, just cant find it online for what im looking for. If you have a suggestion let me know!

    Thank you,

    Justin

  • Hey Gordon, which is better 1000d or d3000?

  • Thank you for the review. I have purchased this camera today!

  • just got mine yesterday! its great!

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  • can you record video with AUDIO? is it possible to use microphone with it?

  • @IVplayerfin It doesn't record video at all.

  • @IVplayerfin the canon 1000d only takes pictures and doesn't take videos sadly.

  • do you recommend buying this camera or the nikon d3000? [:

  • Hi Gordon. This is one of the best reviews I've seen about this camera. I have a question, is this camera able to use video?

  • @jaykkob97 Nope! If it did I'd have mentioned it!

  • @cameralabs You didn't mention the built-in flash, and it has one.

  • @cameralabs

    So I cannot video with this camera at all?

  • @commanderjet1 Nope, the cheapest Canon DSLR with video recording is the 500D / T1i, BUT I would be surprised if they don't replace the 1000D / XS in 2011 with a model which DOES offer video. Pure speculation though, and no timescales other than sometime in 2011.

  • @cameralabs

    You were right, the 1100d and the 600d are going to be released this month. Are you going to review these anytime?

  • @cameralabs god gues Gordon they now have the 1100d wich does video and is the same price as when the 1000d was new

  • @cameralabs any word on eos 1000D replacement? ....i want to buy an updated camera...this is too old :)

  • @kamikazeOS Yep, the 1100D / T3! I hope to review it soon... check cameralabs . com...

  • @jaykkob97 no, but you can download eos camera movie recorder and make videos with camera+computer

  • @jaykkob97 No

  • Hi Gordon. Wonderful review once again! I am stuck between the Nikon D3000 and the Canon 1000D. It would be my first DSLR and i want mostly manual features. I also like night photography. On my details and 'criteria' which would you recommend?

  • Hello Gordon,

    I'm looking for my first DSLR, to take pictures of wedding at night. The 1000D / XS is good for the job? Because, one friend have the D3100 and the sensibility is very good for night shots. Of course the lens have a big influence in the final result, but with the standard kit (18-55mm) is a good choice for night shots?

    See ya and best regards from Brazil.

  • I get this camera tomorrow!!!!!! :D

  • 1000d or 450d?

  • Wow! This was very helpful to me! I learned a lot of new things I didn't know about my camera & I've had it for over a yr lol thanks again :)

  • guys whats better 1000d or 450d

  • @lunapark1090 I don't have any experience with the 450D but my 1000D hasn't let me down one bit specially when you combine it with the Nifty Fifty Lens It's awesome! :)

  • Can you Video?

  • simple question nikon d3000 or canon 1000d? im a student doing a national diploma in photography so i just need a camera that gets the job done and is easy to use :)

  • @joebmxx 1000d!

  • Can you remove the lens?

  • @JackDooner Of course, every DSLR Can.

  • thank you

  • Thank You for this!!!

  • i think 500d is better than 1000d and the price is so ......cheap .

  • thanks for the work you do to get this info to us noobies

  • I want to buy some DSLR.Canon EOS 1000D or Nikon D3000? I'm kinda confused :/

  • @VOLKO1 so am I!!! EOS 1000D or Nikon D3000?!!!

  • @MrAlamriAziz

    I took the Canon, f*ck it's cute <3

  • Thanks Gordon, Your videos are very helpful

  • @MoonsaulTV - how ungrateful of you to tell that! You really is a parasite.!! You are not even forced to visit his website you moron! Just say thank you!

  • do you think that there will be a 2000D in the near future?

  • Thank you very much for video, i got this camera for present at my 18th bday yesterday, im very happy with it!:D

  • @MoonsaultTV Hang on, I provide these videos and my website totally free of charge and you think it's unfair for me to encourage people to visit my pages for more free information and analysis? This is my full time job you know. It's people like you which discourage me from producing any more free content and moving to a pay-per-view model instead.

  • @cameralabs Look. The Page is great. But It's okya to mention it in the Video, maybe at the beginning or in the discribtion. But then again, you mention it in every comment. Like, you give a great and usefull answer.. And then: Make sure you visit Cameralabs. com.. It's more annoying then it makes me wan't to visit it. Im a subscriber, and i have huge respect for you. But it's annoying me.

  • @cameralabs forget him....as a matter of fact ? Fuck him !!...i wamma say thank you for your time and efforts man...

  • @cameralabs Your videos are one of the only videos that I do not mind seeing a pre-roll ad on. You have our support ! :)

  • hi what are the suitable lenses with this dslr, for common uses..how strong do u recommend efs18-250mm IS and ef50mm f/1.8 II for this dslr?i really need your advice and FYI i've already visited dslrtips.Tq.

  • would you suggest the 1000d as a first time DSLR?

  • @hurrican47 thank you!! :D

  • i got this weak ass camera!! i need a better lens and tripod

  • alright the question for me now is Nikon D3000 or the Canon EOS 1000D?

  • what is the difference between a DSLR and a SLR?? Plz answer

  • @MrNr17 An SLR uses film, and a DSLR ("D" stands for digital) uses a sensor, and no film is used

  • does it record video if so what quality?

  • Have this camera panorama mode?

  • I am an architect student and I need a DSLR camera. I watched most of your videos, however I can't decide between the Canon EOS 1000 or the Nikon D5000. I know the Nikon doesn't have the AF lenses. But which one is going to give better quality pictures( with and without zooming). Can u help me out ? thanks

  • I am an architect student and I need a DSLR camera. I watched most of your videos, however I can't decide between the Canon EOS 1000 or the Nikon D5000. I know the Nikon doesn't have the AF lenses. But which one is going to give better quality pictures( with and witouth zooming). Can u help me out ? thanks

  • I am an architect student and I need a DSLR camera. I watched most of your videos, however I can't decide between the Canon EOS 1000 or the Nikon D5000. I know the Nikon doesn't have the AF lenses. But which one is going to give better quality pictures( with and witouth zooming). Can u help me out ? thanks

  • Canon Rebel XS or Nikon D3000?

  • Just a quick word of thanks. You have found your calling. The information here is outstanding. I'm in the market for an entry level DSLR and of all the various reviews on them, yours have been the best. Cheers.

  • @thefitclubnetwork Thankyou! Have you also visited my site, cameralabs . com? These videos are just the tip of the iceberg!

  • @thefitclubnetwork Absolutely. Excellent resource as well. Highly recommended.

  • @thefitclubnetwork Agree. These are a wonderful resource. Gordon, you’re a hero!

  • Hey Gordon

    Im wondering if the PC software that comes with the XS or XSI lets you see live changes in the image as your making changes to the picture settings (ie Shutter speed, sensitivity, exposure compensation etc) BEFORE taking the picture ? Please help.

  • Hey Gordon

    Im wondering if the Live View PC program for the XS or XSI lets you see the changes in the image on the screen upon changing the settings BEFORE taking the picture? Please help.

  • im trying to choose btwn the Nikon D3000 or this canon. plz help!!

  • hey nice video but how do you get the softwhere can u please tell me thnk you

  • no HD video recording?

    

  • good work mate

  • this or pentax k-x???

  • What would you say is a better camera, this or the Nikon D3000? I can really only choose between those two and do not know which to buy. Please help?

  • People who debate over d3000 and Rebel XS.

    Its not the camera that makes great photos the the Person behind the Camera.

    Both are very nice Cameras. But I also want to state that if your choosing between the 2, Both nikon and Canon are on the Top of the Market but if you have People who are willing to share lens with you, take the camera with the same brand as the lens. Its better when you have a more variety of lens for different certain type of pictures. My Parents use Canon. I Do to.

  • d3000!

  • Hi, Im 13 years old and about to buy my first SLR camera, the EOS 1000D i a choise for me, but i wonder if the camera can shot Raw pictures?

  • Thank you for this review, made me buy the Canon 1000D.

    Sadly i could not support you by shopping at a partner store, as im not from any of those countries.

  • should i get this or the 500d? the 1000d is nearly half the price of the 500d and besides, i relaised i can get a cheaper body but a very impressive lens. if im correct, its the lens that brings the real quality anyway. cant wait to get this soon!

  • hi, Im comparing the powershot sx20is against this one...and I cannot any zoom data about this camera (rebelxs). I was wondering if it had any zoom at all! Is it worth to pay the extra money for the rebel xs over the powershot?

  • Hi cameralabs.. great help with the review. I'm trying to decide between the 1000D and 550D. Its clear that 550D is the better choice. But being an amateur, i'm hesitant to spend a lot just yet. Could i go wrong with the 1000D instead? I am getting an offer with an extra zoom lens along and the regular 18-55mm. Please advice.

  • Hey Gordon!! i was just wondering about lenses, i have a choice of getting a deal with a 55-200 lense or a 55-250 lense now im not very sure what the difference is or what it means could you please explain??

    thank you!!!

    Liza