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Canon EOS 450D reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon EOS 450D Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 12 February 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 23 July 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 19 July 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 18 July 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 27 June 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 28 May 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 25 May 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 02 May 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 13 April 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
Photozone 's conclusion / rating - 12 February 2009 |
“ The Canon EOS 450D is an excellent all-round DSLR and much more than a toy as suggested by some Canon ads. It is great DSLR for beginner but also for enthusiasts who are looking for a light-weight DSLR at a very fair price level.
The 12.2 MP CMOS sensor and the EOS Integrated Cleaning System are a great basis for large, dust-spot-free prints of all "playgrounds". The compact and light-weight body is always ready to go and the good ergonomic design gives you a total image control without any obstacles and delays. The 9-point wide-area AF offers a convincing performance and delivers fast and accurate results. The high quality, big 3.0” LCD is very useful in order to judge the exposure accuracy of the images.
The Live-View mode works fine although a little on the slow side and the usage is slightly more awkward than necessary because the button for focusing is different from the shutter release button. The "large and bright viewfinder" (citing Canon) is still not quite as a large and bright as in DSLRs residing up the food chain but it's definitely an improvement over previous models and now among the best in this price range. It's a personal thing whether you like SD cards instead of CF cards but for most applications this should be a non-issue... ”
Complete review here
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 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 and Pentax, have had in their favor at the low-price end of the market. If anyone knows how to address the image stabilization problem, it's Canon, with years of experience and a proven track record.
As we noted in the Rebel XTi review, the older kit lens needed another upgrade to do justice to that camera's 10-megapixel sensor; Canon clearly thought so too, because the new 18-55mm IS lens is significantly improved, as our SLRgear.com tests show. There is still some corner softness and chromatic aberration, but surprisingly little. The lens's build is better than past models, as well, and it delivers such a good focal length range with so little weight that I recommend most people buy the kit to get this fine little lens for those days they just want a light, high-quality camera along.... ”
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Photo.net 's conclusion / rating - 19 July 2008 |
“ The Rebel XSi seems to be a combination of the Rebel XTi and the EOS 40D, with a few new features of its own thrown into the mix. It has the basic form of the XTi with the same shutter speed range, the same flash sync speed and the same ISO range. However it also has features of the EOS 40D such as Live View, Highlight Tone Priority, High ISO Noise reduction, Spot metering, a 14-bit A/D converter and viewfinder ISO display.
The performance is perhaps closer to the 40D than to the XTi. Resolution is measurably higher, though the difference in practice is quite small. Noise appears to be a little higher, perhaps because of the smaller pixels.
Overall the XSi is an improvement over the XTi, though more in terms of features than image quality, which is good in both cameras. Upgrading from the XTi to the XSi makes sense if you need things like spot metering, a larger LCD and Live View, but if you're looking for a noticeable leap in image quality, I don't think you'll see it. If you want a significant increase in image quality, you'd probably need to look at a full frame DSLR like the Canon EOS 5D, $2180 ... ”
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TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 18 July 2008 |
“ If the Canon EOS 450D is intended to be an entry-level camera then it is going to have some problems. It is too expensive, and requires too much user input to get the best from its outstanding image quality. Where it may win however is for the undoubtedly significant number of people wishing to upgrade from an EOS 300D or 350D, who already have some Canon lenses and so can buy it body only, avoiding the disappointing kit lens. For these people it offers outstanding performance, superior picture quality and a useful level of control and versatility that will be a good progression from their existing camera. However the semi-useful Live View, larger screen and slight increment in resolution don't offer enough of an advantage over the EOS 400D to make that upgrade worthwhile.... ”
TrustedReviews's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 27 June 2008 |
“ Straight out of the box, the Rebel XSi's photo quality is a mixed bag. The biggest problem I have with the photo quality is that JPEGs are way too soft at default settings, especially if you've seen how they look in RAW mode. The good news is that you can increase the sharpness with the Picture Styles feature, and get much better results. Exposure was very good and colors were accurate. The XSi is a superstar when it comes to noise performance: there's minimal noise, even at ISO 1600. In low light, noise is more present, though photos are usable through ISO 800 without any retouching. While purple fringing wasn't an issue, the XSi does have a bit of redeye problem, and there's no removal tool on the camera.
While the Rebel XSi isn't as far ahead of the competition as previous models were, it remains a very good choice for those stepping into the world of digital SLRs. It's definitely the leader in high ISO performance and, with the proper settings, can produce excellent quality photos. The competition is fierce in the entry-level D-SLR market, so it is well worth checking out the competition before you buy anything.... ”
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 28 May 2008 |
“ The Canon EOS 450D is the fourth model in the best selling digital SLR series of all time, and as with many recent DSLR launches (with the exception of Nikon, who have raised their game considerably), it refines a winning blueprint, rather than reinventing the wheel. There are a smattering of improvements that help keep the 450D up with the ever-increasing competition, but unlike the 350D which pretty much had the field to itself, this new model is no longer the sole leader of the pack. Live View is a great addition on paper, but don't expect a point-and-shoot experience as the contrast AF mode is infuriatingly slow, and the Quick AF mode is of most interest to macro and studio photographers. I much preferred the quicker, more seamless Live View mode of the Sony A350 (review coming soon...). The new EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS kit lens is actually more beneficial than Live View, providing much needed image stabilisation, although obviously Canon's system is still lens-dependent and therefore more restrictive than that of Sony, Pentax or Olympus (which instantly work with any lens). The 12 megapixel sensor, 3 inch LCD screen, spot metering mode and use of SD cards are all very welcome additions, but they don't add up to a radically new camera.
Image quality is on a par with the EOS 400D, with noise-free images up to ISO 800 and a very usable fastest speed of 1600, so usable that I don't understand why the EOS 450D doesn't also offer ISO 3200. Chromatic aberrations are kept to a minimum and colours are accurate thanks to the new 14-bit processing - the only minor negative is the soft JPEG images, which may put off users more suited to sharper point and shoot cameras. Performance is also excellent, with no shutter-lag to speak of and fast processing times even when shooting in RAW mode. The 3.5fps continuous shooting mode is a little faster than the EOS 450D's predecessor, although in RAW mode the total number of possible consecutive shots has dropped from 10 to 6. Finally the EOS 450D is slightly more expensive than the EOS 400D was at launch, and the older model is still being offered as a budget option, so if you don't need the enhancements offered by the 450D, it's definitely worth considering a camera that is after all only 18 months old.
As for the Canon EOS 450D, it is an excellent camera, especially with the image stabilised 18-55mm lens, and it still offers a fantastic introduction to DSLR photography, just like its more illustrious predecessors.... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 25 May 2008 |
“ The EOS 450D represents Canon's response to the increasingly crowded and competitive nature of the entry-level DSLR market. Where the original 'people's DLSR', the EOS 300D, owed at least some of its success to the simple paucity of competitors, the market in 2008 is a very different place indeed, and one that's seen Nikon (with the D40/D40x/D60) carve a sizeable slice of the action, and where Olympus, Sony and Pentax have strong offerings at price points unthinkable just couple of years ago.
It would appear that Canon decided the best way to avoid getting caught up in the melee was to aim just a little higher, giving the EOS 450D as much of a feature boost as it could without it treading on the 40D's toes. So although some of the upgrades are an entirely predictable box-ticking exercise (bigger screen, live view etc), there are some pleasant surprises too. The new sensor is superb, and from a resolution point of view puts the EOS 40D to shame without losing any of the high ISO performance that has been Canon's trump card for so long. Canon was never going to take any risks with its biggest breadwinner, and we feel the EOS 450D is a significant, albeit incremental step in the right direction. We're certainly happy to see the improved buffering, spot metering and ISO button / viewfinder display, as well as the improvement in the viewfinder itself.... ”
Complete review here
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 02 May 2008 |
“ The Canon EOS Rebel XSi is whole lot of camera for an entry-level model. It's stellar performance and superb image quality offer a lot to the first-time dSLR user. The 12-megapixel sensor means you can print gorgeous 11 x 17 enlargements on a color printer, like Canon's PIXMA Pro9500. We were happy the XSi now uses the popular SD and SDHC memory cards, and thankful for the addition of the EOS Integrated Cleaning System. Plus, the included software suite allows you to manage or even change the look of your digital photographs with the enhanced Picture Style technology. With a street price of US$799 or less for the camera body, Canon's Rebel XSi offers an outstanding value for the impressive level of technology incorporated into this camera. ... ”
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Camera Labs 's conclusion / rating - 13 April 2008 |
“ As the successor to the best-selling DSLR of the last 18 months, there’s no doubt Canon’s new EOS 450D / Rebel XSi will shift by the bucket-load. There’s equally no doubt Canon has made many improvements over the earlier 400D / XTi which together add-up to a worthy successor.
As always though new buyers should consider very carefully whether the new features are actually of any value to them and therefore worth spending the extra – especially since unlike previous new launches, the 450D / XSi doesn’t actually replace the existing 400D / XTi.
Instead Canon’s keeping the 400D / XTi on as its entry-level DSLR, and slotting the new 450D / XSi between it and the semi-pro EOS 40D – at least for the time-being anyway. And if you’re looking at the 450D / XSi because it’s classier than most entry-level DSLRs, it’s well worth keeping a close eye on any rebates which could make the superior 40D more affordable than you’d think.... ”
Camera Labs's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
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