Image quality
Regardless of the other entries in the
450D's pro and con columns, it delivers hands-down, best-in-class photo
quality, which is surprising given the higher-resolution sensor. It does tend to
underexpose -- we rarely use exposure compensation, but bumped it up a
stop for many of our shots with the 450D -- and you might need to kick
the sharpness settings up a little to your taste.
But its colour accuracy, dynamic range and consistently good noise profile up to the maximum ISO 1,600 clearly put this model in front of the pack. With both built-in and external flash, as well as without, it delivered even exposures, and the lenses rendered extremely good edge-to-edge sharpness.
Conclusion
Though it'll set you back a few quid 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.
Additional editing by Nick Hide
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elvis8burgers 1 November 2010
Good: Got my 450D used for £300. Cannot fault it.
Bad: At this price - are you kidding?!
Comment: I'm not interested in video on a stills camera, so that's not a con, in fact it's a plus! Dead easy to use, figured everything out with reading the handbook. Feels good in the hand. Images are perfect. Lens does feel a tad lightweight, but camera does what I need. Quality and reliability for the masses.
f16 31 May 2009
Good: Size, weight, handling
Bad: I have no dislikes
Comment: At my age most people downsize their home and I have done that; BUT I have also decided that the weight of a 10D or 40D around my neck - just to say 'look what I've got' is no longer acceptable to me. Great images can be made by a small SLR and the comfort of such a unit which allows me to create the sort of images I seek is paramount. I predict that soon all SLRs will be this small or smaller. Canon retains my loyalty.
ozone 23 April 2009
Good: Sport mode - fast frame rate
Bad: whats not to like?
Comment: I have had by 450d now for over 10mth now and am still learnig to master all its features (especially in creative mode). The camera and supplied softeare is a joy to use and the image quality is absolutely superb. I read a lot of reviews (also speaking to camera experts - great advice/knowledge from a lad in Jacobs - Sheffield) and did a lot of research before making my purchasing decision an can honestly say i have not been dissapointed with my purchase.
Iike all good SLR the quality of the lens is imperative so my only advise would be as soon as you get the opportunity ditch the kit lens (18-55mm) and upgrade it to a good IS/USM model say 17-85mmm ISUSM. That said the 18-55 does take good quality images so no need to rush out straight way and replace it.
I bought this camera for two reason one because of my interest in photography and to capture pictures of my son as he goes up - the sport bust mode is great as the fast frame rate makes action shots a breeze even when i am using it with the 70-300mm ISUSM lens. All in all this is a great product and one i would highly recommend - worth every penny.
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