Canon EOS 450D with 18-55mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera
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This digital camera is a good all rounder.
“All buttons are within easy reach, each of the manual modes remembers the settings…”
Tom, Norfolk
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Pros: Intuitive menu and controls, ease of use for beginners, manual settings
Cons: Quality of lens, feels a little flimsy
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Score 9.0/10
Tom, Norfolk , “web designing image freak”
+ All buttons are within easy reach, each of the manual modes remembers the settings that you used last in that mode - not just blanket settings across all manual modes. The body is light, large screen that is easy to see even in bright sunlight, included kit lens (18-55mm) provides crisp images & if you treat yourself to a 58mm macro filter/adaptor it can produce some stunning close up images. Focusing is fast and quiet - the 9 AF points work well and on the whole the auto mode works well. I rarely change to a manually selected AF focal point. In some situations I do use manual focus - but mainly for macro shots. Auto white balance detection seems to work well, again I rarely use the manual selection and this is only if I'm using off camera flash with colour correcting gels etc. The custom user menu is a very useful feature that I use a lot....all the options that I use the most in one place - this can also be setup from your computer using the provided Canon software which makes it incredibly easy to setup. Battery life is excellent - even using the flash. I use the camera most days & can take around 250 shots over a few days before needing to think about charging again...I expect it would last a lot longer past this point. I have also used the camera with a Tamron AF 70-300mm LD Di Tele-Macro lens this is capable of some great photos, but the lens is not as crisp as the kit 18-55mm lens. Despite saying that it is a nice lens and works very well with the camera - its as great lens for everyday shooting, particularly for nature etc If you properly compare the specs on this camera with others in the same price bracket, or even some of the other current Canon models (eg 40d), this camera provides serious power for the money & I would whole heartedly recommend it to anyone looking at getting a DSLR.
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Bad may be a little strong - but here are a couple of fussy comments:
The depth of field button is tricky to find....I find myself fumbling around trying to find it - I don't use it often so not too much of an issue.
No proper auto focus in Live view mode - again not an option I use much anyway, but it would be nice.
It would be nice to have some manual control over the built in flash - this is more a wish that a negative.
I would also like to see a custom user program mode like some of the higher models have...that would be a very nice addition.
I would also like to see a couple more ISO settings - what is provided is fine, I'm just greedy!
My biggest negative comment is on the flash synch speed - the built in flash will only synch at 200, and the camera will not let you go faster than this.
I also have an external flash setup with remote triggers and two different flash units that I use in manual mode - one of these synchs at 250 & the other at 160. It would be nice if Canon could half this or more and get the synch speed to 500 or faster - as far as I am aware this is the same for all current Canon models (although I may be wrong).
One point on software compatibilities - I shoot in RAW and use Adobe Lightroom to manage/adjust my photos. It seems that the set picture style is not taken into consideration by Lightroom, so your colours/contrast can appear off at first. There is now set of beta released profiles for Lightroom 2 that does a good job of addressing this, but even still the colours are not quite the same as they appear in Canon's own software. If you shoot in jpeg, this is not an issue.
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170 of 174 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser , “firstime mum!”
+ I bought this because I have a newborn and I want to capture the best pictures possible. My first DSLR and I grasped it straight away before even looking at the instructions with the automatic mode! My baby looked so gorgeous in the photos - the tone and textures really stand out. Packed with lots of features that I need to play with, but so far I just love the quality of photo compared to my compact digital camera. Particularly like the AF 9 point system which you can change to manual or auto and set the focus to any one of those points - just love it!!!!! Tried the automatic sports mode (for quick moving stuff) on a train passing by and it worked a treat!
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The live view (so you can see on screen) takes ages to switch on (a few menus to get there). However, this is only because I'm so used to my compact digital camera. PLUS you can set up your own quick menu buttons to make this quicker, just haven't done this yet!
Wish there was a help menu on screen to tell help newbiew into DSLR photography with all the various functions.
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107 of 111 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Rob, Leyland
+ It's 20+ years since I last had an SLR (film in those days) yet I felt right at home using the canon. The way you do things is radically different (setting aperture and shutter speeds etc) but the principles are the same. The instuction manual is first class and shows features I could only dream of in the past. Whilst the image quality of my compact is adequate for the snaps and memory pictures I've been taking, the quality of the pictures on the Canon are in a whole different league.
- Could do with a better photo editing package , but then I guess most will get photoshop so thats not a big issue. The camera is faultless
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90 of 90 people found this review helpful
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Terry, Wisbech , “Keen, enthusiastic, dedicated Amateur!”
+ 12m pixels; 3" screen; 3.5 fps; higher battery capacity; IS lens (as standard in package); ISO control more readily available; 'spot' metering; Highlight Tone Priority; easier menu functions. These are the good points that prompted me to upgrade from the 350D - which I rated as 'Excellent' - and they have all surpassed my expectations. Equally impressive with the 55-250 IS lens.
- None apparent to date and none expected, bearing in mind that I am nothing more than an enthusiastic, keen, dedicated amateur and unlikely to push the gear beyond usable limits.
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65 of 65 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Apr 2008
Score 9.0/10
Chris, Buxton , “New amateur photographer”
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1. Very light, the whole package places no strain on my back.
2. It is set up to work straight away for an amatuer like me.
3. The Tamron lens is superb, it really suits what I want to achieve. In many ways the lens steals the show for me.
4. I feel that this camera will give me what I need as I progress into digital SLR.
5. The Handle for portrait with the extra battery is excellent, & makes the camera feel more substatial.
6. The 2 batteries seem to last forever. I have taken over 300 photo's at a time & I have not noticed any power loss at all.
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1. The camera feels flimsy. I feel like I have to treat it with kid gloves. ( I do not know if this is true of all modern SLR's).
2. For the money the remote control unit would have just polished off the unit.
3. Also for the money a 16 GB card would have been the iceing on the cake. Over 2800 photo's at max jpeg resolution, this I had to buy seperately.
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65 of 68 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 Apr 2008
Score 10.0/10
Brian, Ipswich , “26years teaching school photography ”
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Both comfortable to hold & easy to use. The LCD monitor displays the camera's features very clearly which is a important factor to someone like myself new to an SLR/EOS. Having had a Canon A1 which I bought in The early 1980s and which is still going strong, I decided to go for a canon again & am delighted that I did.
I haven't tried other makes of EOS SLR. but would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.
- I honestly have yet to come across any problems
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57 of 57 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Jul 2008
Score 10.0/10
Diane, Aberdeenshire , “enthusiastic digital newby”
+ I had 2 EOS 35mm cameras a few years back and that is why I went for the digital version. This is a fantastic camera and the pictures are amazing. You can quite happily use it straight from the box on the automatic settings and the camera will do everything for you. Professional quality photos at the click of a button - awesome! If you want to be more creative, there's plenty of potential for that too. It is amazing what the camera can do. A great quality piece of kit and great for first timers wanting a DSLR. You cant go wrong with Canon.
- The only bad point for me is getting used to looking through a small viewfinder again, but you do have the option of Live View where you can see what you are taking on the screen. This would be the same for any DSLR, so it is not really a problem for this particular camera alone. Some of the other people who have reviewed the camera said that it felt too light, but I would disagree with this. It feels like a serious piece of kit to me!
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50 of 51 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Feb 2009
Score 10.0/10
Chris, Milton Keynes , “Amateur”
+ It's a wonderful camera. As my first step into the world DSLR cameras it's pleasing to feel that I haven't spent my money badly. The quality of the shots you get from this camera is astounding. Considering it's with the lens supplied which I would assume is not going to be of the highest quality.
- I now want to buy more lenses because this camera is so good.
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45 of 46 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Joseph, Herne Bay, Kent , “Retired, aged 72.”
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The most-used features are not buried in some difficult-to-find menu, but are easily to hand.
Canon have made an excellent camera in the 450D, almost identical to the much more expensive 40D.
- None really.
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35 of 36 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Apr 2008
Score 9.0/10
Irene, London , “Art is my life!”
+ Good weight and size .large LCD screen, lots of features to help get best out of your photos, including Image Stabalizer,sensor/dust cleaner.easy display button shows detailed info. on every photo taken. like all the features, including the cd package to edit photosetc. Excellent once you've learned everything /most of what it can do.
- some of the features ie.changing the brightness or raising the sharpness level etc. are buried fairly deep in the menue, could be more accesible.
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32 of 33 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 May 2008
Score 9.0/10
olivia, london
+ image quality is very good, easy to use, different picture settings are good.
- didnt see any bad points about the camera
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31 of 34 people found this review helpful
purchased 20 Mar 2008
Score 10.0/10
Tony, Wellingborough / Northamptonshire , “Amateur Astro Photographer”
+ Everything about the camera is excellent, I bought it for a specific need (astrophotography) and I've found myself just using the camera for all sorts of photography in general.
- In my opinion, nothing at all as I bought the camera knowing it would be fit for purpose.
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25 of 25 people found this review helpful
purchased 20 Jun 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
+ Easy to use and easy to take nice photos
- The lens that comes with it is quite basic, you really need a 70-200mm to do anything interesting.
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27 of 30 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Jacki, Bromley
+ I have used Canon cameras at work for many years and found them to be reliable and the image quality is excellent. So when it came to chosing a camera to enhance my personal artistic work it had to be a Canon EOS.
- The 18-55mm standard lens is not as versatile as I would wish for my art projects but at present I cannot afford a telephoto or wide angle lens to complement it.
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25 of 27 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Jan 2009
Score 9.0/10
Frazor, Welwyn Garden City
+ Takes fantastic pictures and has good features
- I fear this is the start of an expensive hobby
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23 of 24 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Nov 2008
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PC Advisor expert review
This 12.2Mp pixel digital SLR uses a CMOS sensor and Digic III processing
This Canon EOS 450D with 18-55mm lens review continued on PC Advisor
reviewed 31 Oct 2008
Product Features
Camera Type
 
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SLR |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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12.2 |
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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1 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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3 |
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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1 |
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Face Recognition
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No |
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Image Stabilisation
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No |
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Colour
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Black |
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
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Media Format
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SDHC Card |
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Media Format
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SD Card |
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PictBridge
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Yes |
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Macro Mode
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Yes |
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Video Recorder
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No |
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Manual Focus
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Yes |
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Timer
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Yes |
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Under Water
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No |
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Dimensions (mm)
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97.5x128.8x61.9 |
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Weight (g)
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475 |
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Flash
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Yes |
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Body Only
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No |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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4272x2748 |
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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4000 |
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Longest Shutter Speed
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30" |
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f3.5-5.6 |
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Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1
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58 |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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WiFi
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No |
Also known as: Canon EOS 450D 18-55 Lens, Canon EOS 450D + 18-55mm
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Manufacturer's Description
The EOS 450D blends uncompromising performance with ease of use in a lightweight, ergonomic body. Capture your world with a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the very latest Canon technologies.
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 SpeedlitesLet’s play.
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, Canon’s 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
Canon’s 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, Canon’s 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.
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