| The Canon EOS System is composed of Canon | | | | Replaced the Rebel XT. 10.1 Megapixel CMOS |
| EOS camera bodies, lenses, Speedlite external | | | | APS-C format sensor and an new nine-point |
| flashes and several lens and camera accessories. | | | | auto-focus system. Also benefits by the addition |
| This article will discuss the current line-up of Canon | | | | of a larger 2.5 inch LCD screen. |
| EOS camera bodies. | | | | Canon EOS Rebel XSi (Canon EOS 450D) |
| Canon has varied line-up of nine digital SLR | | | | -Replaced the Rebel XTi. 12.2 Megapixel CMOS |
| camera models. The current production line-up | | | | APS-C format sensor and a refined nine-point |
| includes four entry-level, three mid-level and two | | | | auto-focus system. Also includes a brighter 3 inch |
| professional level bodies, though some would | | | | LCD screen with new Live-View technology. |
| argue, the Canon EOS 5D should in fact be | | | | Mid-level Canon EOS cameras |
| considered a pro level body. Only the lack of a | | | | Canon EOS 30D - Replaced the older Canon EOS |
| weather-sealed body keeps it out of the | | | | 20D. 8.2 Megapixel CMOS APS-C format sensor, |
| professional ranks, although none would argue that | | | | improved nine-point auto-focus system, and a |
| its image quality is certainly up to "pro" standards. | | | | step up from the 20D with a larger 2.5 inch LCD |
| Of course, these level designation refer to the | | | | Screen. |
| camera's features. There are numerous | | | | Canon EOS 40D - First Canon DSLR to include the |
| professional shooters using Rebel XTs and 40Ds. | | | | new Live-View technology. Users could for the |
| On the other hand, even 1Ds Mark III in | | | | first time, compose their shoots without having to |
| inexperienced hands can produce rather poor | | | | look through the viewfinder. Received a larger 3 |
| images. | | | | inch LCD screen. 10.1 Megapixel CMOS APS-C |
| Entry level Canon EOS Cameras | | | | format sensor, nine-point-point auto-focus system. |
| Canon EOS Rebel XS (Canon EOS Rebel 1000d) - | | | | - Canon EOS 5D - Full-frame .12.8 Megapixel DSLR |
| Canon's newest entry level DSLR. Canon | | | | features a nine-point auto-focus system and a |
| apparently created an entirely new level of entry | | | | smallish 2.5 inch LCD screen. Since the 5D is a |
| level camera. Combines features from the last | | | | full-frame camera there is no lens focal length |
| three Rebel models. Features a new 10.1 | | | | conversion factor. Canon EF-S lenses will not work |
| Megapixel CMOS APS-C format sensor, a | | | | on this body. |
| seven-point auto-focus system, and continues the | | | | Professional Level Canon EOS Cameras |
| trend of recent Canon EOS models by | | | | Canon EOS 1D Mark III - The top of the line for |
| incorporating a 2.5 inch LCD Live View screen.) - | | | | professional sports shooters with its 10fps frame |
| Canon's oldest entry level DSLR, and is believed | | | | rate. 10.1 Megapixel APS-H format sensor, |
| to be in the last stages of production. 8.0 | | | | 45-point auto-focus system, and a new 3 inch |
| Megapixel CMOS APS-C format sensor and a | | | | Live-View LCD screen. Being a professional level |
| seven-point auto-focus system. | | | | camera, it also get a fully weather-sealed, |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT (Canon EOS Rebel 350D | | | | magnesium body. |
| Canon EOS Rebel XTi (Canon EOS Rebel 400D) - | | | | |