Testseek.co.uk have collected 116 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi.
April 2008
(84%)
116 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
99 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good image quality
Optical image stabilisation
Good size 3.0" screen
Robust
Light body
Excellent battery life
Good macro mode
Quick performance
Full manual controls
Eye detection
Nikon D3 Star rating
Fast
Reliable and capable of stunning results
For sports or action the D3 is a winner if you can justify the price tag
Quality image-stabilising lens included
Low-noise images below ISO 1
000
New Live View mode to aid composition
Dedicated ISO button
Handling
Live View
Easy to use
CMOS 12 million pixel sensor
Very good image quality (noise control
Colors)
Large bright 3 inch screen
1855 mm IS lens in the kit is stabilized
LiveView aiming
Superb controls. Light weight. Good tonal range. Great screen
This little cracker explodes the myth that SLRs are over-sized and over-complicated. Canon puts 12.2-megapixels of photo firepower at your disposal
With a 3-inch Live View screen for aiming and a blistering 3.5 frames per second burst mode
So you can go...
Excellent photo quality for its class
Better-than-average speed
3-inch screen
12 megapixels
SD card
9-point AF system
The editors didn't like
Standard lens may sacrifice some image quality.
Nikon D3
JPEGs need sharpening
Still pricey compared to rivals
Buffer in RAW shooting
No top plate data LCD
Some overexposure using Highlight Tone Priority
A single control dial
Autofocus in Live View not that great
Construction is a bit light
No wireless flash system
Sensitivity limited to 1600 ISO
Not the punchiest colours. No in-body image stabiliser
Autofocus can be slow and confused in the fog of war – so pop up the flash to activate the reliable AF assist. Although the Canon is on the pricey side compared to some of its rivals
It’s definitely built to last.
Maximum ISO 1
600
Huge spot-for-spot metering
No CompactFlash
Still on the large side compared to Olympus E-Series
Abstract: Well, for those waiting for a new EOS 5D replacement, no news so far. Looks like well be waiting until the fall. However Canon have released info on a new Digital Rebel, The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, also known as the EOS 450D Its no surprise t...
Hannah ThiemThe Rebel XSi seems to be a combination of the Rebel XTi and the EOS 40D, with a few new features of its own thrown into the mix. It has the basic form of the XTi with the same shutter speed range, the same flash sync speed and the same IS...
Abstract: A significant overhaul and a great camera. At this price it’s the best all-round package on the market Canon’s budget DSLR range, starting with the EOS 300D, has been Canon’s best-selling DSLR since its launch back in 2004. At the ...
The underlying picture quality from the camera is superb. There is a wide dynamic range and noise is not an issue. Even out of focus, underexposed backgrounds are noise free. Auto white balance is generally good, except under incasdescent lights. The f...
Keep in mind that all of the above is praise for the camera body, not the lenses. The cheap kit lenses are not good enough for the body. When fitted with a good quality lens you see what the camera can really do.
Once again an entry level DSLR is let down by its kit lenses. However we did take the camera to an outdoor wedding and used the 55-250 lens exclusively and the combination was better than competent. Focus is a little erratic and the image stabilisation...
Abstract: 1650Competent entry-level SLR with so-so lenses This 12-megapixel camera is Canons cheapest DSLR. We tried the twin-lens kit with an 18-55 millimetre and a 55-250 millimetre lens. Camera and lenses use lots of plastic, so they are light but ins...
Great image quality, live view, dust reduction, 14-bit A-D, fast burst mode
Pictures could use a little sharpening, Live View autofocus takes a little while The Final Word A solid improvement on the EOS 400D, Canons EOS 450D adds a bucket-load of new features, including 14-bit A-D, a faster burst mode and Live View. Sitting i...
A solid improvement on the EOS 400D, Canons EOS 450D adds a bucket-load of new features, including 14-bit A-D, a faster burst mode and Live View. Sitting in between the 400D and 40D in price, it offers a compelling option for users looking for the mid...
Abstract: Canon is obviously targeting photographers who wish to move into DSLR photography by its choice of SD and SDHC media for its new EOS 450D model. Although it may upset CF card devotees, its a smart move. Since SD cards have similar capacities, transfer...
Abstract: THE 12.2-megapixel EOS450D may be built solidly but its smooth plastic gives it a look that is less appealing than the D60 and K10Ds subtle textures.The power switch, however, is refreshingly large. And the 18-55mm (28-90mm equivalent) kit lens has bu...
