Electronics

Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR 12.2 Megapixel Camera / Body Only

Specifications

12.2 MP CMOS sensor
3.5fps
Suitable Memory Card Size: 8GB CF
9-point wide-area AF
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
3.0" LCD with Live View mode
DIGIC III processor
Large, bright viewfinder
Total image control
Compact and lightweight
Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites
Image Sensor
Type: 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS
Effective Pixels: Approx. 12.2M
Total Pixels: Approx. 12.4M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Low-Pass Filter: Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Colour Filter Type: Primary Colour
Image Processor
Type: DIGIC III
Lens
Lens Mount: EF/EF-S
Focal Length: 1.6x Multiplication with EF lens fitted
Focusing
Type: TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System / Points: 9 AF points (Cross type f/2.8 at centre)
AF Working Range: EV -0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
AF Modes:
AI Focus
One Shot
AI Servo
AF Point selection: Automatic selection, Manual selection
Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
Predictive AF: Yes
AF Lock: Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode
AF Assist Beam: Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Manual Focus: Selected on lens
Exposure Control
Metering Modes:
TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC
Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
Spot metering at center (approx. 4% of viewfinder)
Center weighted average meteringMetering Range EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
AE Lock:
Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
AEB: +/- 3 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
I SO Speed Equivalent:
AUTO(100-800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (in 1/3-stop increments)
ISO 200-1600 in Highlight Tone Priority (C.Fn II -3)
Shutter
Type: Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Speed: 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb
Shutter Release: Soft touch electromagnetic release
White Balance
Type: Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings: AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom.
White balance compensation:
Blue/Amber +/-9
Magenta/ Green +/-9
WB Bracketing: +/-3 levels in single level increments

Description

The EOS 450D blends uncompromising performance with ease of use in a lightweight, ergonomic body. Capture your world with a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the very latest Canon technologies.

12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
The 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor gives you plenty of detail for poster-size prints and extra flexibility when cropping. Sensitive in low light and virtually noise-free, Canon's CMOS sensors are also remarkably power-efficient.

3.5 fps shooting
The EOS 450D captures up to 3.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 53 large JPEG images (6 in RAW).

9-point wide-area AF
The 9 AF points are spread out across the frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. The central AF point is a high sensitivity cross type sensor for quick, accurate focusing with f/2.8 and faster lenses.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon's built-in dust prevention system uses three methods to keep images blemish-free. (1) Specialised materials reduce dust generation within the camera. (2) A Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust from the sensor each time the camera is turned on or off. (3) Stubborn dust spots are mapped for easy removal in Digital Photo Professional.

3.0"LCD with Live View mode
The bright 3.0" LCD provides sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing the image from the LCD, and a choice of focussing modes.

DIGIC III processor
Renowned for its white balance accuracy, DIGIC III renders colours with brilliant, true-to-life precision. Captured images are processed in 14-bit colour depth for finer tonal gradations. DIGIC III works efficiently to minimise power consumption while maintaining ultra-fast response times.

Large, bright viewfinder
A large viewfinder gives a bright and clear view for easy composition of the scene.

Total image control
Gain easy control over image processing parameters with Picture Style presets. Contrast, sharpness and saturation can be customized in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software. After the shoot, Canon's RAW processing software Digital Photo Professional provides everything you need to manage and process your RAW images.

Compact and lightweight
Ergonomically designed for natural and intuitive handling, the EOS 450 is housed in a compact body that weighs in at just 475 grams.

EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 450D is compatible with over 60 EF/EF-S lenses and all EX Series Speedlite flash units.