Canon EOS 450D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Canon Digital Rebel series draws on a long tradition of Rebel cameras, going back to the 35mm SLR days, with cameras that were always companionable, easy to use, lightweight, and "simplified" for the general user.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Is Canon's consumer DSLR too little, too late?

Verdict: If the Canon EOS 450D is intended to be an entry-level camera then it is going to have some problems. It is too expensive, and requires too much user input to get the best from its outstanding image quality. Where it may win however is for the undoubtedly

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: A significant overhaul and a great camera. At this price it�€™s the best all-round package on the market

Verdict: As well as making the transition easier for compact owners, Live View takes some of the hit and miss out of awkward over-the-head shots, too. It will even have its uses in standard shots: in Live View you can use the four-way selector buttons to move a ta

Review summary: 12 megapixels for Canon's pro-am SLR

Verdict: As prices of digital SLRs fall with more people moving up from smaller and cheaper compact cameras, so the average resolution of such cameras increases.

Review summary: The 12-megapixel Canon Digital Rebel XSi, which targets entry-level digital SLR shooters, has all the features that novices expect--as well as an alluring array of advanced options that will appeal to more seasoned photographers. Priced at $900 (with kit

Pros: Easy to navigate basic features Many pro-quality features

Cons: Complicated options may confound newbies

Verdict: 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