Get ready to play with the new Canon EOS 450D XSi
The Canon EOS 450D is a DSLR digital camera designed for photographers of all levels and experience.
Priced at US$799 (body only) the EOS 450D’s specially designed 12.2 Megapixel sensor employs Canon’s high-sensitivity, low-noise CMOS technology to produce richly detailed images with minimal grain.
According to Canon, the EOS 450D continues Canon’s policy of taking technologies proven in the professional arena and putting them within reach of a wider market of amateur photographers.
Key features include:
- 12.2 Megapixels, single-lens reflex
- (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
- 100-1600 ISO (sensitivity)
- 3.0 TFT LCD screen (230,00 pixels)
- 500-600 shots per battery charge
- Takes SD/SDHC MEDIA
- Light compact body for easy grip
- 475 grams
- Dimensions of 128.8 mm x 97.5 mm x 61.9 mm (W x H x D)
- Excellent performance with 3.5 fps continous shooting, up to 53 full-resolution JPEGs or 6 RAW images in a burst, and reduced shutter lag time.
What the manufacturer says:
The EOS 450D’s specially designed 12.2 Megapixel sensor employs Canon’s high-sensitivity, low-noise CMOS technology to produce richly detailed images with minimal grain.
What users and reviewers are saying:
“All in all a fairly impressive range of usage oriented improvements and refinements.â€-Digital Camera Review
“As a step up from the 400D there is plenty to justify, and if you’re looking to upgrade from the 300D or 350D go for it.â€-Stuart Miles
“The 450D (XSi) is a digital SLR that presents professional-level quality and versatility in an approachable, affordable package.â€-Digital Camera HQ
Our comment:
Fifteen months after releasing the highly successful 400D model, Canon may be on the road to another winner with its successor the 450D. Based on the release features, the 450D comes close to the 40D but at a reduced price. It will be interesting to see what users and owners think about the 450D when it becomes available sometime in April 2008.
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