Canon EOS 450D Features and Benefits

The EOS 450D has very high detail and superb image quality with very little noise, even at higher ISO, e.g., 800. Compared to a standard digital camera the big bonus is the clarity and sharpness of the images. The functions and features of the Canon EOS 450D seem better suited to the capable amateur with serious photographic aspirations.

The Canon EOS 450D features:
* DIGIC III processor
* Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites
* Total image control
* 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
* 12.2 MP CMOS sensor
* 9-point wide-area AF
* 3.5fps
* Large, bright viewfinder
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* Compact and lightweight

Take a look inside the box and you'll typically find Eyecup, EOS 450D (Black) Body, Battery Pack, Video Cable, Power Cord, Battery Charger, Battery Cover, Interface Cable, Wide Strap and Camera Cover.

There are several things that stand out with the Canon EOS 450D:
* Both RAW and highest quality jpg's can be saved simultaneously.
* Teriffic picture quality.
* It is very responsive.
* Smooth action of the motorised mirror.
* The buttons are well laid out and easy to use.
* Surprisingly light and typical solid Canon build.

The EOS 450D menus are set logically and the information is presented in a clear way. If you have used Canon DSLRs before, you will have no problem navigating your way through. Function buttons are intuitively positioned and the shutter button is positive and accurate at the half-way metering point. Given the camera's price range the speed of performance is very responsive.

To assist your creativity, the Canon EOS 450D provides:
* AF Modes: AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo
* EOS integrated cleaning system
* Drive Modes: Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10).
* Metering Modes: TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC
* Shooting Modes: Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP.
* 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
* Flash Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction.
* Viewfinder Information: AF information, Exposure information, Flash information, Image information.
* ISO Sensitivity: Auto(100-800), 100 - 1600 (in 1-stop increments)
* White Balance Settings: AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
* Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom.
* 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 it starting around £400. The build quality of the body is of the usual high quality expected from Canon. The Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR is a powerful, effective and nicely designed camera. The picture quality has fantastic detail, especially with RAW.

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