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January 7, 2009

CANON EOS Rebel XSi 450D NEW Digital Camera

Canon's new EOS Rebel XSi 450D NEW Digital Camera includes quite a few features new to the EOS brand of Canon camera's. This camera once again exceeds the abilities of Canon's intermediate SLR digital camera, the Canon EOS 40D.
The Canon EOS Rebel 450D has a 12.2 mega pixel CMOS sensor, a nice 3 inch LCD screen, an improved 9 point auto focus sensor function and a DIGIC III processor that is capable of taking 3.5 frames per second. The new Live View mode offers an improvement over the 2007 models, offering both advanced features in contrast detection and phase detect modes. The EOS also offers an integrated cleaning system that removes dust in both pre and post image capture modes. Picture styles are also included , with a slightly updated interface.
The overall weight of the camera is quite low also , at 19 ounces. This is thanks in part to a new advanced battery and the switch to SD/SDHC storage compartments. The cost for the body of the camera alone is $799 and with the IS lens kit it will go up to a MSRP of $899.
BASIC FEATURES INCLUDE:
-12.2 Mega pixel, 22.2x14.8, 14-bit RGB CMOS sensor that delivers 4,272x2,848 pixel images
-Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses
-Variable ISO
-TTL optical viewfinder with detailed information display and in-depth-of-field preview
-3 inch TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels with Live View display mode
-Shiftable Program AE, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Depth of field AE, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes, plus Landscape, Portrait, Close-up, Night-Portrait, Flas Off and Sports programmed modes
-Variable white balance with automatic, six manual presets and custom settings
-Color correction function with bracketing function
-Flash exposure lock function
-Adjustable exposure compensation
-Auto exposure bracketing
-Image storage on SD or SDHC memory cards
-Electronic self-timer with a fixed duration of 2 and 10 seconds
-Shutter speeds from 1/ 4,000 to 30 seconds
-Bulb setting for longer exposures
SPECIAL FEATURES
-Live View mode with two focusing modes: Quick, phase-detect mode and Live, contrast-detect mode
-Dust reduction technology
-Picture Style menu with six different presets plus settings for contrast, saturation, sharpness and tone.
This digital camera's features will help you get better images in all kinds of situations. Canon has once again, created an impressive camera. The image quality, performance and utility makes the Canon EOS 450 Xsi a top pick for great value and great-looking pictures.
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Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi Unleashed!

Canon has recently announced the long awaited release of the EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi. This would be Canons latest onslaught to dominate the entry level digital compact SLR camera category. And, it is a formidable piece of equipment. If this doesn't get the Canon fanboys (and girls) overextending their lines of credit, then nothing will. It may even entice a few Nikon fans. Bold statement yes I know, but lets take a closer look at why the 450D Digital Rebel will be force to be reckoned with in marketplace.
The release of the 450D is basically an upgraded version of the Canon EOS 400D, which was of course an upgrade from the Canon EOS 300D. Being one of the best selling models in the Canon line, a major overhaul would have been crazy on Canons part, both from a sales number perspective, and a user experience perspective. They have however added several smart new features. Not the least of which being Live View.
Coming from the training grounds of point and shoot photography, I always thought it odd, that practically all higher priced digital SLR cameras never had Live View. Something that even the simplest and cheapest point and shoot digital cameras have. Live View basically means being able to use the LCD screen to see what your taking a picture of before you take the picture. Well, that's slowing starting to change. As the defining line between high priced digital SLR and low priced point and shoot blurs, features from each are beginning to cross over. The Canon 450D offers live view with an entry level SLR, much to the chagrin I'm sure of the SLR purists.
As all things in the realm of tech toys, the consumer battle cry of "more! more! more!", has not gone unnoticed by Canon. The 450D Digital Rebel has improved a list of features, including more megapixels (12.2), a larger LCD screen (3 inches), larger viewfinder, longer capacity battery (yea!), and a much more ergonomic battery grip, just to name a few. One surprising change, is that the 450D can use SD and SDHC memory cards. Typically these cards were only used with smaller point and shoot cameras. Canon is obviously recognizing and marketing to the large segment of point and shoot digital compact camera users looking to move up to a SLR.
Last but not least is price. The suggested list price is currently $799 for the body and $899 with the lens kit (also improved). Looking to hit the streets around April 2008. If your reading this after the expected street date, then hey lucky you. The EOS 450D is an amazing camera for sure, but there's never a camera better then the one in your hands right now. See ya, I'm off to take some pictures.
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Canon EOS Rebel XSi Review

Before we continue, you need to understand that digital SLRs are notoriously complex machines. It is very difficult to master a DSLR, even after reading the the manual many times. That's why it is very important to understand the concepts behind photography (i.e. shutter speed, aperture, etc) before getting a DSLR.
1. Overview The Canon EOS Rebel XSi is a 12.2 megapixel DSLR and is the the fourth model in Canon's Digital Rebel class. The Digital Rebel series (which I've reviewed previously) are great quality DSLRs. I've yet to see many bad photos coming from a Digital Rebel (unless the photographer is not good). Among its new features of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi are an image-stabilized kit lens, a larger LCD display, a Live View option, as well as a revamped control scheme/button layout.
2. Design and Construction Like the Nikon D90, the Canon EOS Rebel XSi is well built. The XSi is all black in color and it measures 3.8 x 5.1 x 2.4 inches (HWD) without a lens. The weight is amazingly light, at just 475g (just over a pound). When you take camera out to take some pictures, you'll notice it is a somewhat bulky camera. However, this is not an issue if you have a good camera bag. I really like the bright display on the XSi, which is now larger than previous models, at 3 inches and with 230,000 pixels.
3. Optics and Resolution The Canon EOS Rebel XSi is a 12.2-megapixel resolution DSLR. When wandering out to take night shots, I found that the night shots were reasonably noise-free. The images were also better illuminated, with improved color fidelity compared to my old Canon XTi. If you need to extend the capabilities of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi, then you probably need to kit it with some good lenses.
4. User Controls In terms of user controls, the Canon EOS Rebel XSi has Menu and Display buttons which are sensibly kept together. If you access the ISO button frequently, you'll find it has been moved from the scroll wheel to the top, near the On/Off switch. This is a slight problem, however, since you might just end up switching ISO modes accidentally.
5. Battery Life The Canon EOS Rebel XSi boasts a longer battery life than any of the previous Digital Rebels and allows you to explore the camera for hours on end, without requiring a recharge.
6. Shortcomings The Canon EOS Rebel XSi is a fully functional DSLR with little shortcomings. If I had to pick one for you, it'd be the fact that the user controls can be a little intimidating for new DSLR enthusiasts. However, once you read the manual and get used to the controls, you'll be snapping photos without a problem.
Conclusion I hope the above article has given you some good insight into the Canon EOS Rebel XSi and its salient features. If you want to find out more about buying a Canon EOS Rebel XSi or other similar DSLRs, you should check out online camera shops. Most of them sell digital cameras at very good prices, and they ship their orders very quickly.
Gary Hendricks runs a hobby site on digital photography. Visit his website at Basic-Digital-Photography.com for tips and tricks on buying digital cameras, as well as shooting great photos.
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