I have a chance now to sell my 1000D before the used price going down further. I know it's still early as the review is not out yet but I may pass this chance waiting for that. My main reason to change is1. Supposedly better hi iso performance. I intend to use hi iso - 1600 or higher in main thing that I do (low light) with significant hi iso noise performance over 1000D. (I use iso 800 max with 1000D). 2. iFCL metering - will this give a better exposure and tonal performance? So, what you guys think about that? Is it a worthy upgrade based on that?However, I will never buy 1100D if it cannot take battery grip. I understand Canon do not make it but will there be any third party options?Thanks.

Storitellawrote:However, I will never buy 1100D if it cannot take battery grip. I understand Canon do not make it but will there be any third party options?I haven't scrutinised a 1100D yet, but a few issues spring to mind, based on the conjecture that if Canon do not intend to ever produce a battery grip for the 1100D, they may have crippled it to prevent third-parties from coining it in.First, the internal connectors for the duplicate controls on the grip (additional shutter button etc.) are likely to be omitted, so any third-party grip will be 'battery only' - i.e. a lump of plastic that takes a battery or two and screws to the tripod mount, but that's about it. Second, the cover on the battery compartment also might not be detachable (why would it need to be?) so there'd need to be a recess cut into the grip to accommodate it. Third, if the camera can only handle a single lithium ion battery at once (in terms of measuring charge etc.) any grip would have to fake this. A trivial way would be to have a switch choosing which of the two batteries in the grip to use.So, if all you want from a grip is bigger battery capacity without having to rummage in your bag, I'd be very surprised if such a grip wasn't made available by third parties. Anything more sophisticated, I'd wager is unlikely.(Looking at prices, here in the UK, a 500D is £40 more than a 1100D, and can definitely take a grip.)

Good point.I guess it is wise to just wait and see. 1000D is not bad after all...Thanks.

I asked the same question on the beginners forum ....... most people advised me to go for a 500D! Since you already have the 1000D I would guess (going on what people have advised me) that it wouldn't be a very worthwhile upgrade from the 1000D to the 1100D. Just a thought

Actually I also owned 450d as my 'main' body and planning to step up to XXD body when the money is alright.I am very comfortable with the idea of having 1XXXD body as basic but very capable back-up body when called upon! One main reason for me to have the 1100D is because of the new sensor capability at a cheap cost while waiting to upgrade my 'main' body.

500Ds a better option than 1100D. 500d uses same battery, grip, and has a better build. Rubber grip and an IF remote. Should re brand 1100D as a nikon. No battery grip, no buying for me. 500D is currently just under what i payed for my 1000D almost 2yrs ago.Paul

Storitellawrote:Actually I also owned 450d as my 'main' body and planning to step up to XXD body when the money is alright.The best deal is a mint used Canon T1i (500d) on the used market. I too had a 12mp Canon XSi, but I found a great deal on a used 500d then sold my 450d on Craigslist. My total upgrade cost = $50, minus the time I spend advertising the camera.I find 500d (t1i) to be a tremondous upgrade from 450d:920Khigh resolution LCD is an huge upgrade from low-resolution 230k on 450dhigh iso3200 + iso6400 is a welcome relief for lowlight shooting. , XSi is limited to just iso1600, which is a bit dark even with 17-55 f/2.8 IS shot at f/2.8 in dark resturantsmuch deeper JPEG continuous buffer for spots shootingimproved LiveView, that allow me to preview different picture styles. Where as XSi only allow me to preview WB, butBest of allT1i used thesame batteryand samebattery gripas XSi.But as an Gadget Toy fan, the new 1100d (T3) has tremendous appeal to me. Unfortunately, it'll cost me $599, and there are no used bargain available. You can find T1i (500d) for much cheaper than $600, even newI am very comfortable with the idea of having 1XXXD body as basic but very capable back-up body when called upon! One main reason for me to have the 1100D is because of the new sensor capability at a cheap cost while waiting to upgrade my 'main' body.

I'm now quite set on getting a 500D myself. I didn't think the movie mode would be of much interest to me until I considered some of the creative possibilities when using different lenses. Then things suddenly looked a lot more interestingI've still not had a chance to actually see & hold the cameras. But I'm betting that the larger, higher resolution LCD screen on the 500D is going to look miles better when I do check them out side by side.So 500D it is then I reckon. Just need to get the funds together for the camera .......... and a tripod ......... and then later on one of those fun looking Lensbaby Composer lenses .......... with a couple of different optic sets. Yep, this photography malarky is going to get quite expensive very quickly!!

Going from a 1000D to a 1100D really isn't worth it. You get video (I think) and 2 MP more resolution and that's basically it. If you want a better camera, try the 550D or 600D or even a 60D.

Storitellawrote:Actually I also owned 450d as my 'main' body and planning to step up to XXD body when the money is alright.I am very comfortable with the idea of having 1XXXD body as basic but very capable back-up body when called upon! One main reason for me to have the 1100D is because of the new sensor capability at a cheap cost while waiting to upgrade my 'main' body.What do you do for pay that you need a backup camera for?

I even think (looking at web samples) that 1100D picture quality is worse than on 1000D. If looking for an upgrade I'd go for 550D or even better 60D.

I've done a couple of paid wedding (part-time), so the need for back-up since I'm planning to get serious about it.I'm looking to add to my lens range right now, so no immediate plan to upgrade my XSi since any available fund will go towards that.Since I like to go higher ISO, I think a better hi ISO performance can be really helpful here, hence the 1100D (at lower price IMHO).But now, maybe that's not the case anymore....

If for work, definitely go for 60D, and leave your XSi as backup. Canon XSi/450D and 1100D probably have the same 12Mpix sensor.60D has an outstanding video, very good image quality (same sensor as 7D), upper LCD info panel, longer battery life, battery grip, faster burst speed, aluminum skeleton, swivel screen in hi-Res, real viewfinder with pentaprism, better body construction. One thing that is lacking, compared to 50D is AF micro adjustment, as I recall.As soon as you get your lenses, go for it.

I say it is worth it. The 1000D has been due for an upgrade for a long time now. And I prefer the Zeikos brand battery grip. --Darkness is the monster and your shutter is your sword, aperture your shield and iso your armor. Strike fast with your sword and defend well with your shield and hope your armor holds up.

I'm sorry, but I've never understood the appeal of these basically crippled XXXD Rebels. The price advantage just isn't worth it. Get a 550D, which is at a good price right now, or a 60D, which is as well.FF

Maybe a better lense with a wider apeture instead of a new body? -- Fauskar