Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR Body only camera

Canons EOS 450D - or Digital Rebel XSi as its known in North America - is the companys latest Digital SLR and the successor to the hugely popular EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Announced towards the end of January 2008, just a few days before the annual PMA show, the 450D / XSi features a number of key improvements over its predecessor some predictable, others less so.

In the predictable category is the inevitable increase in resolution from 10.1 to 12.2 Megapixels. This gives the new model around 20% more pixels in total, but with an actual image size of 4272x2848 pixels versus the 3888x2592 pixels of its predecessor, youre actually only getting a modest increase of approximately 10% in each axis.

If you open the memory card slot, youll notice that the 450D now takes SD cards, rather than the more traditional CompactFlash. Canon could set a trend here, because the smaller card format frees up space and weight. This is great news if you currently own a compact camera and are looking to buy your first D-SLR, but its a bit of a nuisance if youre upgrading from the 400D, as youll have to ditch your current cards

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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

Specifications

12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
The 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor gives you plenty of detail for poster-size prints and extra flexibility when cropping. Sensitive in low light and virtually noise-free, Canons CMOS sensors are also remarkably power-efficient.

3.5 fps shooting
The EOS 450D captures up to 3.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 53 large JPEG images (6 in RAW).

9-point wide-area AF
The 9 AF points are spread out across the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. The central AF point is a high sensitivity cross type sensor for quick, accurate focusing with f/2.8 and faster lenses.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canons built-in dust prevention system uses three methods to keep images blemish-free. (1) Specialised materials reduce dust generation within the camera. (2) A Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust from the sensor each time the camera is turned on or off. (3) Stubborn dust spots are mapped for easy removal in Digital Photo Professional.

3.0 LCD with Live View mode
The bright 3.0 LCD provides sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing the image from the LCD, and a choice of focussing modes.

DIGIC III processor
Renowned for its white balance accuracy, DIGIC III renders colours with brilliant, true-to-life precision. Captured images are processed in 14-bit colour depth for finer tonal gradations. DIGIC III works efficiently to minimise power consumption while maintaining ultra-fast response times.

Large, bright viewfinder
A large viewfinder gives a bright and clear view for easy composition of the scene.

Total image control
Gain easy control over image processing parameters with Picture Style presets. Contrast, sharpness and saturation can be customized in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software. After the shoot, Canons RAW processing software Digital Photo Professional provides everything you need to manage and process your RAW images.

Compact and lightweight
Ergonomically designed for natural and intuitive handling, the EOS 450 is housed in a compact body that weighs in at just 475 grams.

EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 450D is compatible with over 60 EF/EF-S lenses and all EX Series Speedlite flash units.

Box Contents:
EOS 450D Body, Neck strap , LC - E5E charger , LP - E5 Battery , interface cable , video cable , software