
The Canon EOS 1000D is, however, ideally suited for macro and general tripod-based work thanks to Canon’s implementations of live view, and for an entry-level model such as the 1000D its functionality is hard to fault. Fortunately, other Canon lenses containing a USM motor perform much better in this respect.


It’s not terribly loud but there’s a certain drilling to it that’s perhaps not as suited to environments where discretion is key. With more AF points than the D60, subjects are brought to focus much quicker when all the points have been activated, though when the camera does need to work the lens through its range to find focus, the motor doesn’t make the nicest of sounds. An unfortunate caveat to all this is the camera’s relatively small buffer, which begins to run out of breath after just a few Raw files are shot in succession.Īutofocusing with the 1000D kit lens is fairly speedy, and the cross-sensor centre point is impressively sensitive. Changing key settings is much easier on the 1000D than on the D60, which together with the camera’s faster burst rate makes it better for fast-paced action, where the camera may need to have its settings changed on a whim. Perhaps one of the 1000D’s biggest strengths is its Direct Access buttons, which, once you familiarise yourself with their layout and customise the Set button, pretty much live up to their name. It’s not quite as friendly as that of the D60, and at times its structure can be a little disorientating, but as with the D60 there’s the option of a display which consolidates all current shooting parameters for quick assessment. The 1000D’s menu system follows the same styling as previous EOS models, with six tabs and a My Menu option.

One of the major differences between the Canon EOS 100D and Nikon D60 is the design and functionality of each camera’s graphic user interface. Canon 1000D vs Nikon D60: Performance Canon 1000D vs Nikon 60 – Performance Canon EOS 1000D Performance
