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Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi

12.2 megapixels

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Best Price: $449

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    9.1 9.1 from 821 reviewers
  • Expert Score (42)
    8.4 8.4 from 42 reviewers
  • Design (39)
    9.2 9.2 from 39 reviewers
  • Value for money (245)
    9.6 9.6 from 245 reviewers
  • Features (221)
    10 10 from 221 reviewers
  • Ease of use (172)
    9.9 9.9 from 172 reviewers
  • Performance (45)
    10 10 from 45 reviewers
  • Picture quality (260)
    9.9 9.9 from 260 reviewers

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  • easy to use, live view, 12 megapixels, sd card, 9 point af system
  • no compactflash, maximum iso 1600, flimsy door covering connections, screen fixed in position, no dial on back

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Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi

Nearly five years have come and gone since the Canon company introduced their very first truly affordable SLR, at the time, the EOS 300 D, or the digital rebel. During that time span, we’ve seen them come out with two more members of the family, the 350D and the 400 D cameras which naturally evolved into the EOS450D, todays model which features just about two times the pixel count of their original.

Contained in a much smaller body and with a much smaller price tag (a…

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Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi

Nearly five years have come and gone since the Canon company introduced their very first truly affordable SLR, at the time, the EOS 300 D, or the digital rebel. During that time span, we’ve seen them come out with two more members of the family, the 350D and the 400 D cameras which naturally evolved into the EOS450D, todays model which features just about two times the pixel count of their original.

Contained in a much smaller body and with a much smaller price tag (about 200 dollars less) it also has a great deal more to offer with regard to functionality than its predecessors, or in fact many of the other cameras in this price range.

Some of the changes you’re going to see in this version: a far larger 3.0 LCD monitor to make it a lot easier to see the details in your shot, far and away improved auto focus, featuring live view, with AF that offers both passive and contrast detection.

The spot metering as well as the 3.5 frames per second continuous shooting make it worth your time. The changeover to SD as opposed to CF is also a new feature. With the features its inherited from its predecessor, including the optional high ISO noise reduction, the Highlight Tone priority, as well as the all new stabilized kit lens , you’re going to enjoy the camera and love the price.

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Manufacturer's Specs

Type

  • Type
    Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
  • Recording Medium
    SD memory card, SDHC memory card
  • Image Format
    22.2mm x 14.8mm
  • Compatible Lenses
    Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
  • Lens Mount
    Canon EF mount

Image Sensor

  • Type
    High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
  • Pixels
    Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
  • Color Filter System
    RGB primary color filter

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For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon’s EOS I…

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  1. Canon EOS 450D Review

    Reviewer: Think Camera
    26 August 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 7
    7.0
    Value for money 7
    7.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 8
    8.0
     

    The Canon EOS 450D reviewed here is the top model of the company's trio of entry-level DSLRs. Launched at the beginning of the year, the Canon EOS 450D builds upon the strengths of the Canon EOS 400D. More recently, along came the Canon EOS 1000D, which replaces the Canon EOS 400D. Only it doesn't; the Canon EOS 400D is still around. This currently makes for a potentially confusing array of similar models priced very close to one another. You'll find the prices of all... Read more

  2. Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi (EOS 450D); Lightweight And Easy 12.2Mp D-SLR

    Reviewer: Shutterbug
    23 August 2008

    The Canon Digital Rebel series draws on a long tradition of Rebel cameras, going back to the 35mm SLR days, with cameras that were always companionable, easy to use, lightweight, and “simplified” for the general user. That simplification does not mean unsophisticated; to get simple to work there has to be lots of tech in the background. That was true with the Rebel film cameras and has become more so with the Digital Rebel series. The XSi sports a 12.2-megapixel... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Imaging Resource
    23 July 2008

    Canon has another hit. The Rebel XSi has just about everything you want from a semi-pro camera in a smaller package. It's small, lighter than its predecessor, and has all the good stuff the competitors have, plus that legendary Canon image quality. Canon made minor but important improvements to the grip and controls, and kept all that was great about its predecessor. Adding Live View and image stabilization addressed a few elements that other companies, namely Olympus... Read more

  4. Reviewer: LAPTOP Magazine
    22 July 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    After two missteps, Canon refocused and refined its entry-level DSLR. Read more

  5. Reviewer: Dc Resource
    27 June 2008

    The EOS Rebel XSi ($799) is one of two entry-level cameras in Canon's lineup (the other being the recently announced Rebel XS -- a stripped down version of the XSi). The Rebel XSi (also known as the EOS-450D) is the replacement to the extremely popular Rebel XTi, offering these new features: Read more

  1. Reviewer: bakebein, DP Review
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
    Features 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    Having read most of the reviews on this camera, i think some have encountered a bad batch. I have owned one for two months now with the twin lens IS kit and have found it a pleasure to use. I have shot every thing from hand held macro to motor racing and i am absolutely thrilled with the results. This is my first DSLR my other camera is a Fuji Finepix 9600,the fourth Fuji i have owned. The 450D pictures are a lot sharper, the burst speed is excellent and it is... Read more

  2. Really nice.

    Reviewer: Mary Anne, CameraWorld.com
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Taking pictures of my son in the marching band is so much easier with this camera. Also took great senior pictures. Read more

  3. Canon Rebel Xsi

    Reviewer: Markew, Ciao
    4 weeks ago
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 6
    6.0
     

    Canon Rebel Xsi, Featuring a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, EOS Integrated Cleaning System, 3.0" LCD with Live View mode and a new 9-point AF system, the model presents consumers with an unprecedented level of image quality and versatility at this end of the market. Read more

  4. First DSLR Purchase

    Reviewer: Aash, Circuit City
    11 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
    Features 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    I always wanted to purchase a DSLR, I use to own a film SLR camera and had not used one in a long time. I had been using Point and Shot , now I am able to give more attention to Photography. I purchased this from the store and it was great. I love this camera the timing could not have been better. We are going on a trip to Europe and I am looking forward to putting the camera to work. To go along with the Kit lens I also got the Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens. The camera is... Read more

  5. Reviewer: adfadfadf a., Pronto
    10 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Great photo Read more

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