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Great Gear: Canon 450D

Looking to buy a new Canon digital camera?

In my opinion, a good mid-range choice is the Canon EOS 450D. For the ultimate in image quality, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II takes some beating but it’s in a different price bracket.

Superceding the Canon 400D this model produces some excellent image quality.

Here are some of its plus points:

• Superb resolution, good per-pixel sharpness (especially in raw files)
• Good tonal response and dynamic range
• Trademark Canon CMOS noise free images, remain detailed even at high sensitivities
• Optional high ISO NR removes all chroma noise
• Viewfinder bigger and brighter than predecessors
• New features (live view, spot metering, MyMenu, Highlight Tone Priority, 14-bit raw) lift it above the typical 'entry level' and move closer to 40D territory
• Improved continuous shooting, 3.5 fps and better buffering
• Feels very fast and responsive in use
• Good battery life
• Compact, sharp stabilized kit lens (though it can't match the sensor's superb resolving capabilities)
• ISO indication in viewfinder (finally!)
• Lots of external controls including new ISO button give instant access to commonly changed functions
• Contrast-detect focus in live view (though see cons, below)
• Bright, clear 3.0-inch screen and clear, logical menu system

Unfortunately there is no custom function “C” setting on the main dial which is such a useful  control function. Also, the compact nature of the camera body may be a plus or not depending how large your hand is! Best to try before you buy and that’s something new we will be offering to our guests in 2010!

An excellent choice of camera body and presently offered with superb image stablised lens making it a very tempting package.

Also recommended - Canon RS-60E3 Remote switch

 

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