Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS-1Ds→Canon EOS 1000D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

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You own

Canon

EOS-1Ds

£102 used

2002

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 1000D

£20 used (-£82)

2008

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS-1Ds. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS 1000D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS-1Ds	EOS 1000D
Price	£102 used	£20 used
Released	2002	2008	↑
Sensor	11.1MP full-frame CMOS	10.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	11MP	10MP	↓
Video	—	No video
Autofocus	45-point AF with 7 cross-type points	7-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast (Live mode) AF in live view
Stabilisation	—	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	3fps continuous	3fps
Battery Life	~500 shots per charge	~500 shots (CIPA)
Weight	1270g (body only)	500g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.81x
Screen	2.0" fixed LCD	2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	CompactFlash Type I/II	Single SD slot

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