Canon may no longer be the automatic choice for the entry-level SLR user ... But if you want to move to the next level of image quality and performance, and are prepared to take control of parameters (and ideally shoot raw) to get the best possible results, the EOS 450D is an easy recommendation.
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If you're new to the digital SLR world and want Canon go for it. If you're looking to upgrade from a previous EOS digital go for the more powerful 40D
Read the full review →The XSi is more of an evolution than a revolution; the new features it adds over previous Digital Rebels are useful (and generally well executed), but none of them add that much to the experience of using the camera.
Read the full review →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, ... Where it may win however is for the ... people wishing to upgrade from an EOS 300D or 350D ...
Read the full review →As for the Canon EOS 450D, it is an excellent camera, especially with the image stabilised 18-55mm lens, and it still offers a fantastic introduction to DSLR photography, just like its more illustrious predecessors.
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lookitsron
As my first DSLR, I was curious about Live View. I was used to using an LCD screen to compose my shots on compact cameras. I'm unsure about the mechanics of it all, but using the Live View seems to require longer shutter exposures to produce the same shot it would by using the viewfinder....
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brett
I bought this camera before studying in France for 9 months. I wanted a DSLR that I could take with me around town and also on all of my trips to the rest of Europe. It served this purpose perfectly. It is a relatively light mostly plastic body but it's still weather resistant and has a...
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Efracs
This was my first SLR after using a compact camera and it provided a very nice transition into greater control over my photos. The 450D is quite an easy camera to get used to as a budding amateur photographer as the user interface is pretty intuitive and most of the functions you need are...
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jccromer
My wife bought me this camera for my birthday because I have been wanting to get into photography for years now. I had friends and colleagues suggest Canon and after a lot of research I decided on the XSi. I know there are cameras available for a bit more money that have more features, such as...
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joetheengineer
This is a nice compact & lightweight DSLR that offers great value for the money. It is easy enough to use for novices, but still has a lot of great features for more advanced users. These include a depth of field preview button and automatic exposure bracketing. As someone whose interest in...
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BrianAgee
My wife has been demanding an SLR camera for over a year and I finally broke down and decided on the XSi. I felt it offered the best value for our budget. We also looked at the T1i and Nikon D3000 and D5000. The XSi has a very good feel, good battery life, and seemed to be the camera of choice...
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