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An entry-level DSLR from Canon, released in 2008. Also known as the XS, or Kiss F.

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Is there any wireless flash trigger compatible with the Sigma EF-610 DG ST flash and my Canon 1000D?

I am looking for a wireless flash trigger. I use a Canon 1000D camera and Sigma EF-610 DG ST flash. I checked that there are several problems when the flash is used with manual wireless triggers. ...
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Will I get full functionality from a Canon 600EX-RT flash with a ST-E3-RT trigger on an Rebel XS?

I have a Canon Rebel XS (1000D) and I use the 430exII flashes with the Cactus V5 transceivers. They all worked well, but of course with no TTL — everything, everytime, in manual. I have achieved great ...
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Error 99 on Canon 1000d [duplicate]

I am getting this Error 99, when I turn the Power switch "Off" and then turn it back "On". I am using an 18-55 Lens and I found somewhere that flapping the SD Card Slot will resolve this, it did. ...
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Canon 1000D and sigma ef-610 flash issues

I have a canon 1000D DSLR and a Sigma EF-610 flash. The Flash seems to work find in full Auto mode when attached to the camera body, but when I try to use it off camera I run into problems. When the ...
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Canon 1000D shutter stuck. How to fix?

As you can see on the picture the shutter is stuck. What now? It is a pricey service job or this happens a lot and there is a know fix out there that I do not find on Google? I already tried that ...
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Canon 1000D SD card maximum

What are the max parameters of an SD card for the Canon 1000D? Some sources say it can read up to 16GB, other say 8GB is the max, other say they run into the problems with 32GB. (Many also outline the ...
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using flash and av mode

I shoot with canon 1000d and in av mode. I prefer not to use flash but some times i use it (built in) to fill-in dark in day light. Flash make my photo too much over exposed. Any suggestion for ...
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Canon Rebel XS will not take pictures in AF mode

Recently started having this problem with my Rebel. It's about 4 years old. If it is in AF mode, I will put the button down halfway (like always) to focus, but it will not take an actual picture. It ...
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Canon EOS 1000D gives Err 01, then phase-detection AF stops working

The other day, I was taking some pictures outside and everything was working fine, but at some point, the display on my camera showed this error: Err 01 Communications between the camera and lens is ...
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Can Canon Rebel XS effectively optically trigger a speedlite flash?

I am looking at purchasing a flash to go with my Canon Rebel XS (EOS 1000D), such as the Speedlite 430 EX II. I understand that there is some ability to trigger the speedlite by way of the on-camera ...
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How do I find how many pictures have been taken with a Canon EOS1000d?

I have tried looking in the software that came with it, but with no luck so far. This is probably very basic... I would really value any help please.
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What are some budget flash options for the Canon 1000D?

Could you kindly suggest an external flash for 1000d within 100$ to 150 $. My main interests are portraits and wedding.
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Why am I unable to disable automatic sensor cleaning on my Canon DSLR?

I've been recently getting the infamous "error 99" on my Canon Rebel XS, under very specific circumstances: Insert a fresh battery Turn on the camera Shoot one or more exposures Turn off the camera ...
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Canon XS vs XSi [closed]

Can someone explain the main differences (pros/cons) between the Canon XS and XSi?
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SD-Card speed limit for Canon EOS 1000D?

I want to buy a new SD-Card for my Canon EOS 1000D. Is it worthwhile to buy a high speed card? What is the speed limit of the controller in the camera?
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Why did my 50mm f/1.8 Canon lens deactivate autofocus on Canon EOS 1000D?

I recently lent my 50mm f/1.8 lens to a friend who owns a Canon EOS 1000D. Afetrwards he told me that the camera had deactivated autofocus when he switched back to his kit lens (18-55). Is this ...
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What (important) controls are missing from EOS 1000D (w.r.t 5xxD)

I am planning to converge on the Canon EOS 1000D as the camera to purchase. The other considerations were EOS 500D and EOS 550D, but they are much more than what I want to spend right now. (2nd hand ...
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