Canon EOS 450D Overview
The Canon EOS 450D features:*12.2 MP CMOS sensor
*3.5fps
*9-point wide-area AF
*EOS Integrated Cleaning System
*3.0" LCD with Live View mode
*DIGIC III processor
*Large, bright viewfinder
*Total image control
*Compact and lightweight
*Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites
Take a look in the box and you"ll typically find the EOS 450D Body, Eyecup, Camera Cover, Wide Strap, Battery Charger, Power Cord, Battery Pack, Battery Cover, Video Cable, and Interface Cable. Several kits are available that include various lenses.
There are several things that stand out with the Canon EOS 450D:
*Worthy upgrade from the 300D and 400D.
*Good buy for new or improving photographers.
*Intuitive layout of buttons and easy access to all functions.
*3" LCD is a welcome addition.
*The Live View is an added and useful feature.
Using pre-set program settings the Canon EOS 450D will do everything you ask of it. Switch to manual and the intuitive layout of buttons and easy access to all functions will encourage you to experiment much more with different settings.
To assist your creativity, the Canon EOS 450D provides:
*9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
*AF Modes: AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo.
*AF Point Selection: Automatic selection, Manual selection.
*TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC.
*ISO Sensitivity: Auto(100-800), 100 - 1600 (in 1-stop increments).
*White Balance Settings: AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom..
*Viewfinder Information: AF, Exposure, Flash, Image.
*Brightness Adjustable to one of seven levels.
*Flash Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction.
*Shooting Modes: Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP.
*Drive Modes: Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10).
*Continuous Shooting: Max. Approx. 3.5fps. (speed maintained for up to 53 images (JPEG), 6 images (RAW)).
Compare Canon EOS 450D prices and you"ll find the body only option in the region of £450 with 18-55mm kits starting around £530. The Canon EOS 450D is a good buy for new and improving photographers and is certainly a worthy upgrade from the 300D or 400D.