Canon EOS 450D DSLR Camera Body, Black {12MP} European Version of Rebel XSI

The Canon EOS 450D is an entry level digital SLR camera.  It's popular among photography students and enthusiasts due to it's LiveView capabilities, large high quality APS-C sized sensor with 12 megapixels of resolution, compatibility with the extensive system of Canon EF/EF-S lenses, and very affordable pricing.  Introduced in early 2008 the EOS 450D is the fourth generation of it's the family started by the 300D. The 450D is major design update resulting in several feature additions and functionality refinements over previous models in the line.

Compared to it's predecessor the Canon EOS 400D the 450D offers: LiveView (allows composition with images directly from the sensor) on a large 3inch monitor, a Canon DIGIC III image processor, 14bit RAW images for broader tonal range options, a 4percent Spot metering pattern, faster shooting (3.5fps), a larger .jpg shot buffer, a continuous shooting self timer option, high viewfinder magnification,and a SD/SDHC (Secure Digital/High Capacity) card slot instead of a CF card compatibility

The EOS 450D was also marketed as the Canon EOS Kiss Digital X2 in Japan and as the Canon EOS Rebel XSi in the Americas.  Later the same year Canon released a lower cost 10 megapixel sibling: the Canon EOS 1000D.  In 2009 Canon released a follow-up: the EOS 500D

Key Features

• Affordable entry level DSLR
• Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
• 12 Megapixel APS-C format CMOS Sensor (2848 x 4272 resolution)
• Vibrating anti-static coated AA filter, Dust Delete Data
• 12 shooting modes
• Wide-area Phase Detection TTL Autofocus, 9 Points/li>
• Center AF point sensitive to f/2.8
• 4% Spot meter pattern option
• DIGIC III integrated processor
• 14bit Analog To Digital conversion and Raw file output
• 3.5fps shooting for up to 53 JPEG shots or 6 Raw images
• Continous Self Timer option
• ISOs from 100 to 1600, visible in viewfinder
• Picture styles: 6 pre-set (including Monochrome) & 3 user customizable
• Black & White filter emulation, B&W tone options
• Built-in pop-up flash, Hotshoe
• E-TTL II flash metering, compatible with all EX series Speedlights
• Uses SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connectivity
• 13 Custom Functions
• 3inch 230,000 dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
• LiveView with 100% sensor coverage and metering
• LiveView autofocus requires temporary mirror lowering
• LiveView manual focus with optional 5x/10X focus point magnification

Available accessories include: Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip, LP-E5 batteries, Canon EH-19L Case, Canon Infrared Remotes (RC-1, RC-5, others), Canon RS-60E3 corded remote (or other E3 type connector remotes), AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5.