Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)

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Model Name:	Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	XS
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$699.99
Street Price:	$439.79
Date Available:	2008-08-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	25.0 oz (710 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (126 x 98 x 62 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Total Megapixels:	10.5
Effective Megapixels:	10.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.05"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit Raw
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	No
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF / EF-S mount
Kit Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	0mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points
Face Detection:	No
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II auto flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3)
Other Connection:	Wired remote socket
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	500
Software
Included Software:	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5
Miscellaneous
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