IMAGE SENSOR
- Type: 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS
Effective Pixels: Approx 12.2 million
Total Pixels: Approx 12.4 million
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 cross-type AF points (f5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f2.8)
AF Working Range: EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO 100)
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. (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point). (2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at centre). (3) Spot metering at centre (approx 4% viewfinder). (4) Center weighted average metering.
Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO 100)
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: +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
AEB: +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
ISO Speed Equivalent: Auto (100-800), 100-1600 (in 1 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: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
WB Bracketing: +/-3 stops in single stop increments. 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.
COLOUR MATRIX
- Type: Two types of colour space, sRGB and Adobe RGB.
VIEWFINDER
- Viewfinder: Eye level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal): Approx 95%
Magnification: 0.87x
Eyepoint: Approx 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
Dioptre Correction: -3 to +1 dpt
Focusing Screen: Fixed
Mirror: Quick return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light), white balance correction, SD card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst.
Depth of Field Preview: Yes
Eyepiece Shutter: On strap
LCD MONITOR
- Monitor: 3.0" TFT, approx. 230K pixels. Live View Mode with selectable grid.
Coverage: Approx 100%
Brightness: Adjustable to one of seven levels
FLASH
- Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction.
HotShoe / PC terminal: Yes/ No
X-sync: 1/200 sec
Red-eye Reduction: Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
Flash Exposure Bracketing: Yes
Flash Exposure Lock: Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation: Yes
Built-in Flash Range: Coverage up to 17mm focal length (27mm equivalent).
Guide Number (ISO 100, metres): 13
External Flash: E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
SHOOTING
- Modes: Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP.
Photo Effects: Monochrome (selected from the "Picture Style" menu) with options for Filters and Toning Effects.
Drive Modes: Single / Continuous
Continuous Shooting: Max approx 3.5 fps (speed maintained for up to 53 images (JPEG), 6 images (RAW))
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
- Image Size: (LF) 4272x2848, (LN) 4272x2848, (MF) 3088x2056, (MN) 3088x2056, (SF) 2256x1504, (SN) 2256x1504, (RAW) 4272x2848.
Compression: Fine, Normal, RAW (14 bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition).
FILE LENGTH
- Still Image Format: JPEG (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), Digital Print Order Format.
RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording: Yes (RAW and Large JPEG only)
File Numbering: (1) Consecutive numbering. (2) Auto reset. (3) Manual reset.
Processing parameters: 6 preset "Picture Styles" with 3 user defined settings.
DIRECT PRINT
- Canon Printers: Canon Selphy Printers, Bubble Jet printers with the direct print function and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge.
PictBridge: Yes
OTHER FEATURES
- Custom Functions: 13 Custom Functions with 34 settings.
LCD Panel (EL) Illumination: N/A
Water / Dust Resistance: No
Sound Memo: No
Intelligent Orientation Sensor: Yes
Histogram: Brightness: Yes. RGB: Yes.
Display Formats: (1) Single image with information (2 levels). (2) Single image. (3) 4 image index. (4) 9 image index. (5) Jump display.
Image Erase Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time.
Image Erase: Single image, All images on card, Checkmarked images, Unprotected images.
Self Timer: Approx 2 or 10 seconds.
Menu Categories: (1) Shooting menu, (2) Playback menu, (3) Setup menu, (4) My Menu.
Menu Languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech.
Firmware Update: Update possible by the user.
INTERFACE
- Computer: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B)
Other: Video output (PAL/ NTSC)
MEMORY CARD
- Type: SD and SDHC memory cards
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
- PC / Macintosh: Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista (excl. Starter Edition). OS X v10.3-10.4.
SOFTWARE
- Browsing & Printing: ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser.
Other: PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools*). (* Requires optional accessory).
Drivers: PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000 ).
Image Manipulation: Digital Photo Professional (RAW Image Processing).
POWER SOURCE
- Batteries: 1x LP-E5 rechargeable li-ion battery
Battery Life: Approx 500 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%). Approx 400 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%).
Battery Check: Automatic
Power Saving: Power turns off after 30 seconds, 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 mins.
AC Power Supply: Optional, AC adapter kit ACK-E5.
ACCESSORIES
- General: Eyecup Ef, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 II, Angle Finder C, Semi-Hard case EH18-L / EH19-L.
Lenses: All EF and EF-S lenses.
Flash: Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2).
Battery Grip: BG-E5
Remote Controller / Switch: Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1 / RC-5
Power Supply & Battery Chargers: AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5, Battery charger LC-E5E, Car battery charger CBC-E5, Battery Pack LP-E5.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Body Materials: Stainless Steel / Plastic
Operating Environment: 0 ? 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions: 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
Weight (body only): Approx 475g
Write your own Canon EOS 450D Body Review
Reviewed by Ken Woodford
Date Added: Monday 13 October, 2008
I bought this camera to replace my well used Canon EOS 400D. Just about every feature has been improved. I am really pleased with this camera since it is small, light and takes superb quality wildlife pictures.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Canon EOS 450D Body Question
Date Added: 8th September 2008
Question: Does the 450D body 2Gb deal include a suitable battery charger?
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Canon EOS 450D Body Question
Date Added: 22nd July 2008
Question: What warranty do you offer with the Canon EOS 450D Body?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, there is a standard 1 year guarantee on the Canon EOS 450D camera.
Canon EOS 450D Body Question
Date Added: 8th July 2008
Question: Hi, shipping to the channel islands will you deduct the VAT from the price? If so will the website do this or should I phone you? Thanks
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Canon EOS 450D Body Question
Question: Is the Canon EOS 450D Body in stock?
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