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Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 Digital
12.2 megapixels, first seen: 5 February 2008
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User Score (2058)9.2
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Expert Score (56)7.9
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Design (47)6.9
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Value for money (126)7.2
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Features (80)7.2
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Ease of use (96)7.5
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Performance (7)7.1
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Picture quality (48)7.5
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- solid build quality, fairly cheap, excellent in low light, full featured, nice grip
- poor picture quality, occasional busy signal, only average kit lens, short battery life, not sealed to dirtwater
The Canon EOS 450D New Digital Camera from Canon Europe has a 12.2 mega pixel CMOS sensor, offering 3.5fps and a lightweight uncompromising performance, perfect for professional photographers.
- 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
Canon EOS 450D/EOS Rebel XSi
The Canon EOS 450D: EOS Rebel XSi is the successor to the EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi. It was announced January 23, 2008 and released in March 2008. The EOS Rebel XSi is the first model in the Rebel series to incorporate DIGIC III. It is also a digital single-lens reflex camera. It weighs at 475 g and measures at 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm (W x H x D). The 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi camera has a rear LCD monitor (3.0 in colour TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels). It also has an autof…
See moreCanon EOS 450D/EOS Rebel XSi
The Canon EOS 450D: EOS Rebel XSi is the successor to the EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi. It was announced January 23, 2008 and released in March 2008. The EOS Rebel XSi is the first model in the Rebel series to incorporate DIGIC III. It is also a digital single-lens reflex camera. It weighs at 475 g and measures at 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm (W x H x D). The 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi camera has a rear LCD monitor (3.0 in colour TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels). It also has an autofocus sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, a Live View function, and the proprietary DIGIC III image processor. EOS Rebel XSi camera utilizes SD and SDHC memory cards The outer look and casing of the camera is a stainless steel and polycarbonate embedded with glass fibre. The chassis exterior is enrobed in a durable ABS and Polycarbonate resin and offered in a choice of silver or black finishes.
Features
This camera includes shutter speeds ranging from 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. plus Bulb, a choice of four metering patterns, a wide range of exposure modes, depth of field preview and mirror lock. It has a maximum resolution of 12.2 effective megapixels, 4,272 x 2,848. The camera’s uses Canon EF lens mount and Canon EF-S lens mount as their types of lens. Its kinds of shutters are focal-plane, vertical travel and mechanical while the shutter speed range is 1/4000 to 30 sec and 1/200 s X-sync. It also features focus areas (9 AF points) and focus modes (One-Shot, Predictive AI Servo, automatic switching Autofocus; Manual Focus). There’s also exposure metering (full aperture TTL, 35-zone SPC) and exposures modes (automatic shiftable Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Auto Depth-of-field, Full auto, Programmed modes, Manual, E-TTL II autoflash program AE). The metering modes are Spot, Evaluative, Partial (approx. 9% at centre of viewfinder), Centre-weighted average. Continuous shooting is 3.5 frame/s for 53 JPEG frames or 6 RAW frames. The viewfinder is Eye-level pentamirror SLR, 95% coverage, 0.87x magnification. ASA/ISO range is ISO 100 to 1600. Highlight Tone Priority and High-ISO Noise Reduction functions are included as well. There’s the Auto Lighting Optimizer technology and it utilizes the Face Detection technology. There’s also the Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit. The new camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, as well as EX-series Speedlites, an optional Battery Grip, and remote control and viewfinder accessories.
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Reviews of Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 Digital
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Reviewer: Digital Arts8 June 2008
- Overall 7
Over the entry-level EOS 400D, the new model adds 14-bit capture, Live View with both phase- (viewfinder AF) and contrast-detection AF, as well as a larger 3-inch LCD and faster continuous shooting. Read more
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Canon EOS 450D 18-55mm IS
Reviewer: DigitalVersus15 April 2008- Overall 6
The EOS 450D (+ 18-55 mm IS) overcomes certain defects of previous models (narrow optical aiming, stabilization) and places the bar rather high. It’s a new reference for entry level reflexes. Read more
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EOS 450D
Reviewer: Stuff.tv17 November 2008- Overall 10
Almost nonchalantly efficient in every way, the 450D is an understated slice of photographic genius Read more
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Canon 450D
Reviewer: UKGamer27 March 2009The first port of call The 450D represents Canon’s effort to build upon the immense success of its consumer orientated digital SLR cameras, the 350D and 400D. We find out whether the 450D can really continue Canon’s success in this lucrative market. Read more
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Canon EOS 450D digital SLR
Reviewer: TrustedReviews18 July 2008- Overall 9
- Value for money 8
- Features 8
- Picture quality 10
The digital SLR market is fiercely competitive, with the biggest sales and fattest profits in the hotly-contested consumer/entry-level area. Up until very recently Canon, the first company to break the sub-£1,000 barrier with its popular EOS 300D model in 2003, had a commanding lead in DSLR sales with a market share approaching 50 percent, following up the success of the 300D with the EOS 350D and 400D. However holding on to a lead in such a fast-moving game is as much... Read more
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Reviewer: Review Centre10 May 2008
- Overall 10
- Value for money 4
- Features 5
- Ease of use 5
- Picture quality 4
I have been using the Canon 450D for 1 week now. It is a new to the market and seems to slot in between the 400D and 40D. Its is a well built and easy to use camera...die hard Nikon fans may disagree. It handles well and feels nicely balanced. I got going with as usual without reading the manual, and within seconds was taking some very nice pictures. The most significant advance is the live view function. This allows the user to see the image on the very nice 3inch... Read more
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Canon EOS 450D
Reviewer: DealTime UK16 July 2009First of all, this is my first DSLR camera, so I am not a pro, but I just love it (despite the fact I bought this as a gift for my wife). The image quality of the Canon EOS 450D is truly amazing. The pictures are so much better than on regular compact cameras. It's small and it's light - perfect for woman hands. Easy to operate mainly cos of huge and very clear LCD screen. A little bit to short lens (55 - often not enough) but just OK for beginners. Although I am still... Read more
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Great Camera for the money.
Reviewer: Lumi, TheOfficeGuide27 October 2009- Overall 9
The kit lens is a little bit slow, and while it produces decent pictures, the canon ef 50mm f/1.8 lens that I bought blows it away. If I had to do it all over again, I would've bought just the body and a couple 24mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.8. If you don't have a lot of extra money to spend on lenses though, the kit lens will produce good quality pictures. You may need a faster lens to shoot in low light. Overall, this is a great starter setup for someone looking to upgrade to... Read more
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ARMY Strong
Reviewer: Amazon2 February 2010- Overall 10
I had this camera sent to me while on deployment to Afghanistan. I understand Amazon.com's policy on sending electronics over seas so I had to have it mailed home to the states so the wife could sent it to me from there. I was using a small Canon "point and shoot" which was great for taking out on patrols, but I needed something more for back on base, capturing the mountains and the beautiful skyline the way I see them. There's only so much you can manipulate manually on... Read more
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Wow!
Reviewer: Amazon3 weeks ago- Overall 10
I am the most proud user of this camera. :D I don't know how to begin with saying how perfect it is. My first (and previous) DSLR was an Olympus E-410 with a 14-42mm lens. It was very hard for me using this camera since it didn't listen to me. The flash popped up whenever I disabled it, the colors and depth were horrible and it was an awful experience for a beginning-photographer. I really liked the Canon brand and finally decided to sell my olympus and buy a Canon. When... Read more
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