Canon EOS 450D review
in Digital cameras
Verdict
The 450D's superb sensor makes it the best choice if quality is your priority.
Review Date: 17 Sep 2008
Reviewed By: David Fearon
Price when reviewed: £409 (£470 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
Image Quality
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Part Code | 2758B014AA |
| Review Date | 17 Sep 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £409 |
| Price inc VAT | £470 |
| Overall rating |
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| Performance | N/A |
| Features & Design |
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| Image quality |
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| Value for Money |
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| Basic specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camera megapixel rating | 12.2MP |
| Camera screen size | 3.0in |
| Camera optical zoom range | 3.0x |
| Camera maximum resolution | 4,272 x 2,848 |
| Camera optical image stabilisation | in kit lens |
| Weight and dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 764g |
| Dimensions | 129 x 140 x 98mm (WDH) |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery type included | Lithium-ion |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 500 shots |
| Charger included? |
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| Other specifications | |
|---|---|
| Built-in flash? |
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| Aperture range | f3.5 - f5.6 |
| Camera minimum focus distance | 0.25m |
| Shortest focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28 |
| Longest focal length (35mm equivalent) | 88 |
| Minimum (fastest) shutter speed | 1/4,000 |
| Bulb exposure mode? |
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| RAW recording mode? |
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| Exposure compensation range | +/- 2EV |
| ISO range | 100 - 1600 |
| Selectable white balance settings? |
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| Manual/user preset white balane? |
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| Progam auto mode? |
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| Shutter priority mode? |
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| Aperture priority mode? |
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| Fully auto mode? |
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| Burst frame rate | 3.5fps |
| Exposure bracketing? |
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| White-balance bracketing? |
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| Memory-card type | SD card |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% |
| LCD resolution | 230k |
| Secondary LCD display? |
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| Video/TV output? |
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| Body construction | Plastic |
| Tripod mounting thread? |
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| Data connector type | Mini-USB |
| Manual, software and accessories | |
|---|---|
| Full printed manual? |
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| Software supplied | Canon Digital Photo Professional, Canon PhotoStitch |
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