The Canon EOS 450D is slightly higher than Canon's EOS 1000D/XS Entry level XSLR.

I got this in October 2008, and have been using it ever seance. I love it.
I was looking in the market for something good, that I would be able to use to learn with, and advance my photography passion.

It is, by far the best Entry level DSLR (in my opinion)
This is because it is NOT the lowest entry level Camera by Canon, is it slightly higher. This means, that as you advance, you will be able to get more out of the camera.

With a 12 MPCMOS sensor, 3.0" LCD monitor, Live View with both AF modes (contrast-detect and passive),
14-bit processing and RAW, spot metering, improved AF, 3.5 fps continuous shooting, a larger viewfinder, SD/SDHC storage and a new higher capacity battery, it is definitely
an excellent DSLR!

Some of my favorite aspects:
-Great feel. When you pick up the body, it feels very solid and durable.
-ISO, I can get up to 800, sometimes even higher at 1600 without noise. (Most cases not though with 1600.)
-I like the "P" Mode, it lets you chose everything except speed/Fstop, this is great for learning and perhaps suggestions if you don't know what speed/stop range to be in.
-Can use both EF & EF-S Lenses.
-The 9-point Autofocus system is excellent!
-The battery life is exceptional! I've never had a camera with such long battery life. (I've had it on for 4 hours straight before without it dying.)


Some of my least favorite aspects:
-A small amount of noise @ 1600 ISO.
-On camera flash produces harsh shadows (but I guess it's like that for all cameras)
-The 3" LCD is beautiful, but I can't stand how close it is to the viewfinder...fingerprints and face oils get all over it sometimes (Or even hair gels etc.)


Overall, it is a PERFECT camera for somebody who is serious about photography and wanting to get into it more.
It works perfect, and always gives me what I'm picturing in my head.

Although the 18-55mm Kit lens that comes with it is really bad IMO, You can get some great shots with other lenses.

The 28mm Wide Angle lens works perfect.
The 50mm Prime is definitely one of my most favorite lenses to use with it. (Definitely get a 50mm if you get this camera!)
And paired with a 70-200mm, I can get great shots.

With all three, you are set to go.
I would recommend this to ANYBODY!! (Even pros as a backup camera)



I am now looking to upgrade to a 50D Mk II Later this year. (Probably October)
(Or, if a newer, better one comes out, that.)

-Spencer
Ps: If you have this body, please add to the review with your likes/dislikes below!!
Pss: TL;DR
Psss: Please remember this is all in my opinion after using the Camera.

This post was edited by TheBlackRose66 on May 2 2009 05:06pm

i had 400d and 40d and meny things on this is same as in 400d.

After using better cameras these xxxD series cameras feel like toys, usability is slow and camera works slow too. Personally i would take used 40d, or if ur scared of used items, then save little for 40d its really worth it. Imo if u want cheap get 400d, if u want better get 40d.

Did u mean 5d mkII not 50d mkII?

Yup 5D mkII lol srry.

oki, just wanted to make sure because there were some stupid rumours about 50d mkII some time ago

Actually, I just checked out the 40D, I actually like it.
Looks very similar to the mark ii, just without video? (Which I don't need, I have a camcorder)

And 1/2 the price.

However, the only thing I see off the first glance of the 40D is the 10mp....450D is 12Mp, and yet that is still too small for me sometimes.
I often print VERY large sizes up to 20X30, and I need to know if 10mp could handle this????

40d is no where near as good as 5d mkII, or even as good as 5d mkI.

I dont know how much difference 10mp vs 12mp in that sized prints there is, but i dont think its much and most likely u wont even notice the ddifference, 10mp isnt that much smaller. Allso it depends how close you look at those pics and 40d has better iq, so 10mp from 40d might look even bit better. Where do u need that big of prints(and u do mean 20x30 inches?)?

My thoughts on this whole thread, I wish I had a spare $500.

Yes he means 20x30 inches, and you print posters that size.

I would have printed a poster or two of my photos but 6mp isn't going to cut it for that..

This post was edited by kratos on May 2 2009 05:52pm

I've sold 11 of the 20 X 30" Prints now around $75 each.

Anyways, I will probably get the 5D Mk II, but I'm pretty sure a better one will be out by the time I get it so it will most likely go down in price.

In a couple more weeks Ill be buying this or an xsi. Gonna be sooooooooo sick.

After close to a month of having this camera I have only good things to say. I've NEVER used any type of DLSR before and I can say that it's been an easy learning curve! This camera was a bit over my budget - but I'm the kind of person who wants the "best" so I got this vs the lower models. And I'm sure glad I did!

You've summer everything I would like to say about this camera. One of the most surprising things to me was the battery life - it's incredible how long it lasts!
AMAZING CAMERA.

This post was edited by xsordx on May 2 2009 08:36pm