Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi
23 January 2008 Canon has announced new entry-level Digital SLR Camera EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in US). New dslr camera is continue to the previous 400D model and it seems to be very similar, but 450D has much of improvements.
The new model features a 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, EOS Integrated Cleaning System, a 3-inch LCD (that's 50% brighter than the one on the 400D) and now with Live view - the debut of such tech on a consumer model from Canon, and a new 9-point AF system.
Canon has also updated the image processing engine to the current DIGIC III image processor found on other higher-end Canon DSLRs, which means faster response times and 14-bit analogue-to-digital conversion – all of which should mean an improvement in image quality.
The EOS 450D will also be offered as a bundle together with a newly redesigned version of the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, which now has Canon’s Image Stabiliser built-in.
Let's look at primary improvements of new Canon EOS 450D against previous EOS 400D:
| | Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi | Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12.2 Mpix 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS | 10.1Mpix 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS |
| Image resolution | 4272 x 2848 (L) 3088 x 2056 (M) 2256 x 1504 (S) | 3888 x 2592 (L) 2816 x 1880 (M) 1936 x 1288 (S) |
| Output formats | RAW 14-bit only RAW 14-bit + JPEG JPEG only | RAW only RAW + JPEG JPEG only |
| Image processor | DIGIC III | DIGIC II |
| Auto Focus | 9-point CMOS sensor Cross-type F2.8 at center | 9 focus points |
| Continuos Drive | 3.5 fps up to 53 JPEG / 6 RAW frames | 3.5 fps up to 27 JPEG / 10 RAW frames |
| LCD monitor | 3.0" TFT LCD | 2.5" TFT LCD |
| LCD live view | yes | none |
| Storage | SD / SDHC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Power | Li-Ion LP-E5 (7.4 V, 1050 mAh) | Li-Ion NB-2LH (7.4 V, 720 mAh) |
| Battery grip | BG-E5 | BG-E3 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in) | 127 x 94 x 65 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.6 in) |
| Weight (no battery) | 475 g (1.0 lb) | 514 g (1.1 lb) |
Based on the release features, the 450D comes close to the 40D but at a reduced price. It will be interesting to see what users and owners think about the 450D when it becomes available.
Official press release you can read here.
Available in April 2008.
What's in the Box
- Rebel XSi Body (Black or Silver)
- Eyecup Ef
- Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
- Video Cable VC-100
- USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
- Battery Pack LP-E5
- Battery Charger LC-E5
- EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals
- "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet