Canon EOS 450D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Canon EOS 450D delivers hands-down, best-in-class photo quality. Its colour accuracy, dynamic range and consistently good noise clearly put this 12-megapixel model in front of the pack, even though its features and design do little to impress. It's ce

Pros: Excellent photo quality for its class; better-than-average speed

Cons: Maximum ISO 1,600; huge spot-for-spot metering

Verdict: It doesn't stand out for its feature set or design, but the Canon EOS 450D delivers on performance and photo quality

Review summary: The 450D features a chunkier, rubberised handgrip for better stability, but still retains the look of its predecessor

Verdict: If you open the memory card slot, youll notice that the 450D now takes SD cards, rather than the more traditional CompactFlash. Canon could set a trend here, because the smaller card format frees up space and weight. This is great news if you currently ow

Review summary: With its 12.2 megapixel sensor, an ISO rating between 100 and 1600, a responsive autofocus system and superb image quality, the Canon EOS 450D is an excellent camera to discover the next step in digital photography. Offered in kit form with an 18-55 mm f/

Pros: Excellent photo quality for its class; better-than-average speed.

Cons: Maximum ISO 1600; huge spot-for-spot metering.

Review summary: Canon's budget DSLR range, starting with the Canon EOS 300D, has been Canon's best-selling DSLR since its launch back in 2004. At the time, it had no competition at the price point, but things have moved on significantly since then.

Verdict: A significant overhaul for the series and a great camera, but a shifting market means it's no longer the bargain buy it once was.