Recent content by willj

I recently purchased a Tokina 12-24 for my 1000d. It's been a revelation. Love it!

Sorry Chaz! I'm a relative noob, both here and in terms of photography. :thumbs: I have a 1000d that I've used for the past 2yrs and have really enjoyed it. I see no reason to upgrade it yet (it's more than good enough for a rank amateur like me). I only have the kit lens and the nifty...

Has anyone tried one yet? According to photozone.de's review: "...starting at f/4 it beats or at least matches alternative products including the more expensive Canon EF-S 17-55m f/2.8 USM IS." review: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/531-sigma1750f28os?start=2 I'm trying to make my...

The 1000d has "Partial" Metering which is Spot Metering, albeit a slightly bigger spot. That is all. Considering the AF points of both cameras are around the center of where you point, I don't really see you missing out on too many shots through the inability to focus with the 1000d just...

If the outlay was within £50 I would take the 450d. Else I would (and have) choose the 1000d. I got the 1000d for £269 - for me that price made it a no brainer.

But as the thread was regarding the OPs very first DSLR I'd hazard a guess that he/she wouldn't know what it was even if the camera had it / or knew how to use it to their advantage / or know when to use it to get a better pic. My point is that either would make a great first DSLR. In fact...

I have an IXUS 870IS (SD880 in the US) for P&S duty. It's easily the best P&S camera I've owned. As to what it is capable of - have a look at some of these: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=sd880&s=int Ken Rockwell loves it: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/compacts/sd880.htm In...

blimey there seems to be some real "interesting" opinion related to the 1000d on here. I was after a 450d but missed out on the cashback, which in itself caused the current distinct shortage problem (try getting a 450d for decent money now). Instead I found a brand-new 1000d (inc Kit-lens...