The EOS 450D (+ 18-55 mm IS) overcomes certain defects of previous models (narrow optical aiming, stabilization) and places the bar rather high. It’s a new reference for entry level reflexes.
Even compared to the not-very-old Canon Rebel XTi / 400D, the Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D delivers better image quality from a more attractive body with more features ... I'm very pleased (actually somewhat surprised) with the improvements delivered by the
Put simply, the XSi is the best of the current crop of "entry" DSLRs for anyone who has aspirations that they might one day want to be a photographer. With the excellent Image Stabilized kit lens the XSi is an extremely capable DSLR with plenty to keep yo
L'EOS 450D (+ 18-55 mm IS) comble certaines lacunes des précédents modèles (visée optique étriquée, stabilisation) et place la barre assez haut pour devenir une nouvelle référence dans les reflex entrée de gamme.
The good This little cracker explodes the myth that SLRs are over-sized and over-complicated. Canon puts 12.2-megapixels of photo firepower at your disposal, with a 3-inch Live View screen for aiming and a blistering 3.5 frames per second burst mode, so y
Canon has done a great job with the XSi. There was no holding back on high-end features, and the improvements to the body and features are very smart. The XSi is a great camera for the money.
In all, I was very impressed with the Canon EOS Rebel XSi and would wholeheartedly recommend it to someone looking for a good camera and lens combo in that price range. I came to know its inner and outer workings very quickly, thanks to a very smart desig
Yes, it's a Rebel through and through, but these upstarts keep getting more and more mature with each generation. It's got a more textured grip like its pro-line siblings, and finally there's a dedicated ISO button sitting right in front of the mode dial.
Overall this is an appealing camera offering excellent value for money, and a number of features that should suit experienced amateurs as well as experts. An area where this camera could be seen as lacking is in the lens region, however there are a huge r
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 printe
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.
Canon is obviously targeting photographers who wish to move into DSLR photography by its choice of SD and SDHC media for its new EOS 450D model. Although it may upset CF card devotees, it's a smart move. Since SD cards have similar capacities, transfer s
It would be easy to think that the 450D is just a 400D with 50 added to the number, but you would be wrong. While it has many of the features and components of the 400D it now sports a new DIGIC III processor as well as a new nine point wide area AF syste
The Canon Digital Rebel XSi stands out as a versatile digital SLR that is easily navigable on the surface but also offers powerful options, some that you may never even get to. Once you get the hang of the basics, this camera has the depth to take things
Small and light, great handling, redesigned GUI, noise control, some useful features Some operational quirks, JPEG quality, limited ISO range, noisy mirror and kit lens AF Operational quirks aside, there's little to dislike about the 450D.
Announced towards the end of January 2008, just a few days before the annual PMA show, the 450D / XSi features a number of key improvements over its predecessor – some predictable, others less so.
A solid improvement on the EOS 400D, Canon's EOS 450D adds a bucket-load of new features, including 14-bit A-D, a faster burst mode and Live View. Sitting in between the 400D and 40D in price, it offers a compelling option for users looking for the middle
The EOS 450D feels like a mature product, it is capable of superb results (even if it's actually now good enough to reveal the limitations of the cheaper EF-S lenses) and it has a feature set that offers an excellent balance between beginner-friendly ease
With the number of new features and image quality that remains as good as ever, the 450D is a compelling camera. But bear in mind you can get hold of the semi-professional Canon EOS 40D body-only for about the same price as the 450D kit, and the ageing bu
Beyond the headline stuff, Canon has made some genuine improvements to the 450D’s features. Our favourite is the addition of a spot-metering mode, which has always been artificially absent from the range. On top of that, look through the viewfinder and yo
The Canon Digital Rebel XSi stands out as a versatile digital SLR that is easily navigable on the surface but also offers powerful options, some that you may never even get to. Once you get the hang of the basics, this camera has the depth to take things
If your new to the digital SLR world and want Canon go for it. If you're looking to upgrade and 400D users don't worry you don't have to yet, go for the more powerful 40D it offers much more for your money and should last you a lot longer.
The 450D's features and handling are excellent, but its picture quality is variable. As with other EOS cameras, you need to shoot RAW fi les for the best definition. It's quick to blow highlight details, too, so it’s important to keep a close eye on the e
There are one or two minor hiccups; live view arguably being the biggest. The LV system uses contrast-detection autofocus, which is from the 'accurate, but glacial' school. It's perfect for tripod-based still life or macro shots of non-moving things, but
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
Good points: Fast; useful and friendly features; compact and lightweight but rugged; large screen Bad Points: Image-stabilised lens costs extra Overall: Friendly design and menus coupled with grown-up features make this a good camera for families and en
Canon has done it again. The Rebel XSi is a strong upgrade to an already excellent and rightfully popular digital SLR. Image quality, performance, and utility have only improved, which makes the Canon Rebel XSi an easy Dave's Pick, and a great value for a
After two less-than-inspiring upgrades, Canon has finally come up with a significant follow-up to its groundbreaking original Rebel Digital SLR with the new 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi.
It includes some enticing features for your money: the 3.5 frames-per-second continuous capture betters all but the camera's professional rivals and is useful for sports and action photography, for instance.
The XSi is more of an evolution than a revolution; the new features it adds over previous Digital Rebels are useful (and generally well executed), but none of them add that much to the experience of using the camera. The live view makes point-and-shooters
It's a fun camera and very easy to use. If you're a learner looking for a camera to develop your knowledge and skill with, you don't have a sack of cash and need an easy mode opt out for when it all gets too much, this is a great camera for consideration.
When given an opportunity – and the glass – to stretch its photographic legs, the XSi is a powerful tool that continues to iron out minor annoyances with previous-generation Rebels. Typical for Canon, it's a fairly conservative upgrade on the whole that c
If I was buying the camera, I'd definitely get the kit with the 18-55IS included. At this point I'd say the XSi is a recommended camera. If it has any significant faults or problems, I haven't found them yet!
Though it'll run you a few bucks more than competitors such as the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 or the Nikon D60, the Canon EOS 450D will deliver slightly better performance and noticeably better photo quality in return, making it a worthwhile trade-off.
The Canon EOS Rebel XSi is a superb entry level DSLR. The camera lacks in terms of design and aesthetic quality. One would have hoped that the XSi would have come with an improved grip and feel after the bad reviews of its predecessor, the XTi, on this to
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 produ
Unsurprisingly, image quality is high – with and without high ISO noise reduction, right up to the maximum of ISO 1,600. And there lies the rub: by avoiding the high sensitivities of rivals, the Canon EOS-450D can’t be unduly criticised for noise. Snaps a
Once again, an entry-level DSLR is let down by its kit lenses. But we took the camera to an outdoor wedding and used the 55-250 millimetre lens exclusively and the combination was better than competent. Focus is a little erratic and the image stabilisatio
We were most impressed with the continuous shooting mode and the sport mode - both functions really lock onto the subject and capture fast-moving objects. Close-up shooting was impressive too. We think that if you’re new to digital SLR photography or on a
Canon’s latest digital SLR – the EOS 450D – will be of interest to creatives who aren’t professional photographers. Over the entry-level EOS 400D, the new model adds 14-bit capture, Live View with both phase- (viewfinder AF) and contrast-detection AF, as
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