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26.01.2011
10/10
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I am very pleased with my Canon 450D, but I've had to learn quickly that this camera matches the photographer! By that I mean, if your photography standard is mediocre - thats what you will get! It very honestly reflects your ability - a bit scary at first. But in doing so it makes you learn and when you do the results are stunning. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to learn to really improve their photography. This camera does not lie and so you know when you get that good photograph that you have done that - of course with the considerable help of the camera!
Highly recommend
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20.08.2010
10/10
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I'm by no means a photographer, but I bought this camera almost two years ago with a view to learning the art myself. Because its been such a popular model, finding books or cheap second hand lenses and accessories for it is really easy. For me, that alone makes it a better buy than most.
The quality of the images it produces are stunning, especially if you replace the average lens it comes with, with something a little better. A great lens to start with is a Canon 50mm f1.8 which you can buy on Amazon for around £60. It'll show you how good this camera really is within about 5 minutes, even in auto mode.
The updated 500D and 550D don't add much to the still image quality at all. There, the advantage is video recording, so if you don't need that, stick to this model.
After 18 months with the camera I've finally decided to upgrade, but I thought it wise to come here and let anyone else thinking of buying this as their first camera, to bite the bullet and get involved! I promise, it'll change the way you take holiday snaps forever!
The quality of the images it produces are stunning, especially if you replace the average lens it comes with, with something a little better. A great lens to start with is a Canon 50mm f1.8 which you can buy on Amazon for around £60. It'll show you how good this camera really is within about 5 minutes, even in auto mode.
The updated 500D and 550D don't add much to the still image quality at all. There, the advantage is video recording, so if you don't need that, stick to this model.
After 18 months with the camera I've finally decided to upgrade, but I thought it wise to come here and let anyone else thinking of buying this as their first camera, to bite the bullet and get involved! I promise, it'll change the way you take holiday snaps forever!
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22.08.2008
8/10
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Overall, a sturdy, well specified no-nonsense camera which I'd highly recommend for the price.
I'm not going to include the lens in this review as its inclusion in the package is worth it as a backup given the differential between package price and body only price. Suffice to say, I like to manual focus and this is a bit fiddly with the supplied EF-S IS 18-55mm in certain circumstances, with only average overall quality IMO. However, I wish they'd give buyers the choice of a fixed focal length but fast standard lens as an alternative to the wooly and slow zoom.
I've given the camera itself 4.5 stars (4 on the official rating with no half increments): Firstly, I do not understand the charges that suggest this camera is "a bit plastic-like". I think the build quality of the body (not the supplied lens) is of the usual high quality expected from Canon and is indeed, according to the mark, made in Japan and not the usual Chinese clone-shop effort I had expected. I have large hands and very quickly got used to the small size, finding the grip very effective for single hand-holds - but then I am right-handed. The most relevant function buttons seem to be in all the right places (inc depth-of-field) with the shutter button being very positive and accurately punctuated at the half-way metering point. The functions and features available are seemingly geared towards those with serious photographic aspirations, with Canon resisting the temptation to add on special effect features, gimmicks and video other than monochrome/b & w. All the attention goes into photography whilst the rest can be done through software (not reviewed here).
The reason I don't give this camera full marks is easy for 3 reasons; 1) the delicate image sensor can easily be damaged when changing lenses if the camera is inadvertently left on and the set button is pressed (which is easy to do when the fingers are blindly holding the camera when fixing from the front), so it's imperative that users realise this and understand that the sensor should only be open to the air (with the mirror up) when Canon engineers are manually cleaning it for whatever reason - although the instructions do permit manual self-cleaning in certain circumstances. 2) The live view/preview screen, like most dSLRs that I've come across, is fixed into the rear of the body. My Canon G5 screen is articulated such that it becomes very, very useful in awkward places. So if I need to place the camera on the floor for a shot, the screen can be popped out and pointed towards the photographer at almost any angle. This is not possible with this camera. 3) The ISO settings are limited to the higher range of 1600. I suspect this is artificially set by Canon according to price and intended market but feel the camera's sensor is more than capable of taking the ISO setting to 3200 and beyond.
My favourite features are, 1) the RAW + dL setting which allows both RAW and highest quality jpg's to be saved simultaneously and 2) the camera's speed of performance given the price range. It is very responsive, allowing for candid shots to be made akin to the semi-pro models.
To reiterate, overall, a sturdy, well specified, no-nonsense camera which I'd highly recommend at the price (£450 mark) for those venturing into dSLR photography.
I'm not going to include the lens in this review as its inclusion in the package is worth it as a backup given the differential between package price and body only price. Suffice to say, I like to manual focus and this is a bit fiddly with the supplied EF-S IS 18-55mm in certain circumstances, with only average overall quality IMO. However, I wish they'd give buyers the choice of a fixed focal length but fast standard lens as an alternative to the wooly and slow zoom.
I've given the camera itself 4.5 stars (4 on the official rating with no half increments): Firstly, I do not understand the charges that suggest this camera is "a bit plastic-like". I think the build quality of the body (not the supplied lens) is of the usual high quality expected from Canon and is indeed, according to the mark, made in Japan and not the usual Chinese clone-shop effort I had expected. I have large hands and very quickly got used to the small size, finding the grip very effective for single hand-holds - but then I am right-handed. The most relevant function buttons seem to be in all the right places (inc depth-of-field) with the shutter button being very positive and accurately punctuated at the half-way metering point. The functions and features available are seemingly geared towards those with serious photographic aspirations, with Canon resisting the temptation to add on special effect features, gimmicks and video other than monochrome/b & w. All the attention goes into photography whilst the rest can be done through software (not reviewed here).
The reason I don't give this camera full marks is easy for 3 reasons; 1) the delicate image sensor can easily be damaged when changing lenses if the camera is inadvertently left on and the set button is pressed (which is easy to do when the fingers are blindly holding the camera when fixing from the front), so it's imperative that users realise this and understand that the sensor should only be open to the air (with the mirror up) when Canon engineers are manually cleaning it for whatever reason - although the instructions do permit manual self-cleaning in certain circumstances. 2) The live view/preview screen, like most dSLRs that I've come across, is fixed into the rear of the body. My Canon G5 screen is articulated such that it becomes very, very useful in awkward places. So if I need to place the camera on the floor for a shot, the screen can be popped out and pointed towards the photographer at almost any angle. This is not possible with this camera. 3) The ISO settings are limited to the higher range of 1600. I suspect this is artificially set by Canon according to price and intended market but feel the camera's sensor is more than capable of taking the ISO setting to 3200 and beyond.
My favourite features are, 1) the RAW + dL setting which allows both RAW and highest quality jpg's to be saved simultaneously and 2) the camera's speed of performance given the price range. It is very responsive, allowing for candid shots to be made akin to the semi-pro models.
To reiterate, overall, a sturdy, well specified, no-nonsense camera which I'd highly recommend at the price (£450 mark) for those venturing into dSLR photography.
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05.04.2009
10/10
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moving from EOS 350d to the EOS 450 was a delight for me. The camera is just amazing. First thing that catches your eye is the brilliant 3 inch LCD display. It is very clear, the information is set in a very nice way as well. Menus are set logically, and if you have used Canon DSLRs before, you will have no problem at all navigating your way through immediately. First, I would recommend upgrading the firmware to the latest version, 1.0.9, available from Canon website, that was easy, and it took about a minute or so, and ready to go. There is a dedicated ISO button, which is excellent, and finally you can see which ISO setting you are using in the viewfinder, quite helpful. It is located in a kind of weird place though, just behind the main dial, and it gets some practice to get used to pressing it while you are looking through the viewfinder. Took lots of photos with it, with the image stabilizer on, and it works brilliantly, even at slow shutter speed, I managed to get extremely focused and sharp photos without a tripod, without any blur. The camera feels extremely solid, and very well made (it is a Canon after all!), the grip is good, and it just feels right in your hands. The standard kit lens so far works very well, and I am quite happy with it. Did not have any problems with focus whatsoever, tried so many photos, and they all came focused the way I wanted them. I tried the Live View as well, very good and useful with a tripod, but I switched it off, to save power, and because I rather use the view finder, did not feel very comfortable with the live view shooting mode. The Custom Function menu is awesome, so many options, you can have lots of fun trying them all, and they are quite handy for some situations. I was really happy about something, which is that Canon provided two electricity main cables, one for the UK, and one for the International Mains, that is amazing, and will save you some money so you do not have to buy any adapters. I could go on for a very long time on this awesome camera, but all I can say is that I have been doing a lot of research, and reading reviews and blogs about it, and I am not regretting getting it at all, there is no better DSLR in this category or price range, stunning camera, amazing photos, and would definitely recommend it. If you are new to DSLRs, it is always better to start right, so grab one of these, and it will change the way you take photos for ever.
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20.02.2010
10/10
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This was my first 'serious' camera, after years of playing about with PnS and bridge cameras, I wanted something that would give me greater flexibility (lenses) and greater control over what I was going to photograph (settings).
I managed to bag a second hand 450D with IS kit lens for almost exactly 400 pounds. The screen on the 450D is lovely, half an inch bigger than the 1000D. The controls are nice to use, and I've had no real problems so far. The body is unfortunately made of plastic, whereas the 40D is magnesium alloy. But, at this price it's about right.
One major negative point I have noticed about the 450D is quick-AF is less than perfect, even just using the centre point. Firing the flash often helps to make it more accurate, but quite often it slightly back/front focusses, producing ever so slightly 'soft' shots. you can get around this by using contrast-detect AF in live view, which is very accurate, or simply manual focussing.
If you are looking for a first SLR consider this one. It's like the 1000D but offers slightly more advantages, including sensitivity in the centre AF point up to f/2.8, a bigger screen and faster shooting in RAW. The megapixel difference is negligible, and for a sensor this size you really don't want to go higher than 12 MP anyway.
I managed to bag a second hand 450D with IS kit lens for almost exactly 400 pounds. The screen on the 450D is lovely, half an inch bigger than the 1000D. The controls are nice to use, and I've had no real problems so far. The body is unfortunately made of plastic, whereas the 40D is magnesium alloy. But, at this price it's about right.
One major negative point I have noticed about the 450D is quick-AF is less than perfect, even just using the centre point. Firing the flash often helps to make it more accurate, but quite often it slightly back/front focusses, producing ever so slightly 'soft' shots. you can get around this by using contrast-detect AF in live view, which is very accurate, or simply manual focussing.
If you are looking for a first SLR consider this one. It's like the 1000D but offers slightly more advantages, including sensitivity in the centre AF point up to f/2.8, a bigger screen and faster shooting in RAW. The megapixel difference is negligible, and for a sensor this size you really don't want to go higher than 12 MP anyway.
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20.02.2010
10/10
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I purchased and received my 450D + the Canon 70-300mm lens just before a trip to south of France in August 09, and i was bent on capturing all the moment on holiday with my wife. I got very lovely photos.
The Canon 450D is a beautiful camera, just a step above the entry level for Digital SLR's. Its quite easy to use and once you can learn to fiddle with it you will get the perfect setting that suit your personal moods.
This is my first proper camera, I had gone through 3 SONY's,1st was stolen, left the 2nd in taxi in Ghana, and the last one froze while on a tour at the Vatican, then bought an Olympus Stylus 770SW, which I have given to my 7 year old son.
I am extremely happy with my 450D, learning new things everyday. It's a very addictive habit, so far I have 3 lenses now, the 18-55mm, 70-300mm, both Canon and my favorite 18-270mm Tamron. External Flash Canon 430EXII, remote-control, tripods, Crumpler Jimmy bag.etc
My photography experience has been very worthwhile, friends and family love my photos, most come out better than even the "professional photographers" they call to evens as I seem to capture better moments than they do at functions.
Sometime in the nearest future I believe my Canon might go from a hobby to a part-time profession.
The Canon 450D is a beautiful camera, just a step above the entry level for Digital SLR's. Its quite easy to use and once you can learn to fiddle with it you will get the perfect setting that suit your personal moods.
This is my first proper camera, I had gone through 3 SONY's,1st was stolen, left the 2nd in taxi in Ghana, and the last one froze while on a tour at the Vatican, then bought an Olympus Stylus 770SW, which I have given to my 7 year old son.
I am extremely happy with my 450D, learning new things everyday. It's a very addictive habit, so far I have 3 lenses now, the 18-55mm, 70-300mm, both Canon and my favorite 18-270mm Tamron. External Flash Canon 430EXII, remote-control, tripods, Crumpler Jimmy bag.etc
My photography experience has been very worthwhile, friends and family love my photos, most come out better than even the "professional photographers" they call to evens as I seem to capture better moments than they do at functions.
Sometime in the nearest future I believe my Canon might go from a hobby to a part-time profession.
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26.08.2008
10/10
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I ordered through Amazon as they had the best price at the time, took a little longer than expected to arrive, over 2 weeks.
I had upgraded from a Sony Cybershot 7.2MP. Well you cant even compare the two. From only ever owning a point and shoot camera I now do not believe I could ever use anything but a dslr again.
The camera came with the 18-55mm canon lens, and the normal included accessories. This did not include a pouch, so I ordered the canon semi hard case EH19 L from 7dayshop for £27.99. Expensive but quality product. The only problem you might find is that the case fits the camera only with the 18-55mm lens, and so when I am using the 55-250mm lens I need to change the lens before I pack it away. Minor issue for me.
Ordered the Kingston Technology 4GB Secure Digital High Capacity Class4 Card - gets over 600 photos on a good quality setting (not RAW).
Having read all the other feedback I also ordered the 55-250mm canon lens through Amazon. Not being a pro photographer I can only give a layman's view - the 18-55 is great for normal shots, but useless for zooming. The 55-250mm is a telephoto lens, and the photos are magnificent. I tested it on numerous occasions eg day at Lords watching cricket, and the 55-250mm adds a whole new dimension to what you can take pictures of. Taking pics one after the other, and switching between the two lens', highlights how you cant really do with one or the other, you need both. I read some comments about buying the camera body only, and then not getting the 18-55mm and ordering other types, but my maths told me that the incremental cost to get the offered package meant I was only really paying in about £45 more to get the lens than just the body. You cant get any lens for that price. If you want a specific lens for your individual circumstance and you have more money to spend - go for it. If you arent really sure and were only going to do it because others recommended it, think again.
The extra lens doesnt come with a pouch either - I ordered a lowepro 1N through 7dayshop for £10. Fits perfectly, I had read that I should get the 1W - no good - its too big. I know lots of people order special backpacks for their cameras - this didnt suit me - I want to be able to pack my camera away, not carry a whole bag just for the camera.
Back to the camera - I am learning all types of new things. There are different pre-set modes that cover most scenarios, but as you read through the extensive manual you slowly learn more advanced techniques and begin to use the manual mode where you make your own decisions for the different settings. I have a long way to go, but anyone can see what a huge difference the camera has made to the quality of photos I am now taking. I honestly am not able to provide any info on flaws or problems because I havent come across any.
This camera is great quality, there are good accessories available, the photo's are stunning, and with the determination to learn how to use all the features you will increase your photography knowledge by a huge amount. Highly recommended.
I had upgraded from a Sony Cybershot 7.2MP. Well you cant even compare the two. From only ever owning a point and shoot camera I now do not believe I could ever use anything but a dslr again.
The camera came with the 18-55mm canon lens, and the normal included accessories. This did not include a pouch, so I ordered the canon semi hard case EH19 L from 7dayshop for £27.99. Expensive but quality product. The only problem you might find is that the case fits the camera only with the 18-55mm lens, and so when I am using the 55-250mm lens I need to change the lens before I pack it away. Minor issue for me.
Ordered the Kingston Technology 4GB Secure Digital High Capacity Class4 Card - gets over 600 photos on a good quality setting (not RAW).
Having read all the other feedback I also ordered the 55-250mm canon lens through Amazon. Not being a pro photographer I can only give a layman's view - the 18-55 is great for normal shots, but useless for zooming. The 55-250mm is a telephoto lens, and the photos are magnificent. I tested it on numerous occasions eg day at Lords watching cricket, and the 55-250mm adds a whole new dimension to what you can take pictures of. Taking pics one after the other, and switching between the two lens', highlights how you cant really do with one or the other, you need both. I read some comments about buying the camera body only, and then not getting the 18-55mm and ordering other types, but my maths told me that the incremental cost to get the offered package meant I was only really paying in about £45 more to get the lens than just the body. You cant get any lens for that price. If you want a specific lens for your individual circumstance and you have more money to spend - go for it. If you arent really sure and were only going to do it because others recommended it, think again.
The extra lens doesnt come with a pouch either - I ordered a lowepro 1N through 7dayshop for £10. Fits perfectly, I had read that I should get the 1W - no good - its too big. I know lots of people order special backpacks for their cameras - this didnt suit me - I want to be able to pack my camera away, not carry a whole bag just for the camera.
Back to the camera - I am learning all types of new things. There are different pre-set modes that cover most scenarios, but as you read through the extensive manual you slowly learn more advanced techniques and begin to use the manual mode where you make your own decisions for the different settings. I have a long way to go, but anyone can see what a huge difference the camera has made to the quality of photos I am now taking. I honestly am not able to provide any info on flaws or problems because I havent come across any.
This camera is great quality, there are good accessories available, the photo's are stunning, and with the determination to learn how to use all the features you will increase your photography knowledge by a huge amount. Highly recommended.
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30.07.2009
10/10
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This is an absolutely wonderful camera and my first digital SLR. I have previously owned a Canon EOS (35mm) and was using a Canon IXUS 500 until it started malfunctioning recently. I think this is an excellent, and very reasonably priced, starter digital SLR. I have seldom been so delighted with any purchase.
Firstly it is ridiculously easy to get started, taking wonderful photos on basic (automatic) settings. Photographing 2 energetic children makes the continuous shooting option a great way of getting some good shots when (as always) they are too active to keep still for any length of time.
The kit does not come with a memory card, but the 4GB one I am using is plenty for starters, though I'm planning to buy a larger capacity one before going on holiday. The photos taken in jpeg form on basic settings actually use much less memory than I'd anticipated (4-5 mb).
I miss the movie feature common to practically all compact digital cameras these days, and the increased bulk of an SLR means I often choose not to take the camera on brief outings (park etc). I will need to get a pocket/ handbag sized little compact too, I think.
The lens included in the kit is a very good quality piece of equipment, and ideal to start off with. I will want to add one with a longer zoom eventually, but this has a great range and manages 'normal' photography and macros really well.
Obviously no bag is included, but there are lots of good ones out there; I'm using one I had for the old 35mm SLR. Incidentally the lenses from my old 35mm Canon also work perfectly well with this one.
The software included is easy to use, and uploads pics to the PC at incredible speed. I haven't yet managed to get it to automatically rotate the portrait shots, but I'm working on it...
Overall I'm a very happy customer. I rate Canon cameras highly, and once again they have not disappointed me.
Firstly it is ridiculously easy to get started, taking wonderful photos on basic (automatic) settings. Photographing 2 energetic children makes the continuous shooting option a great way of getting some good shots when (as always) they are too active to keep still for any length of time.
The kit does not come with a memory card, but the 4GB one I am using is plenty for starters, though I'm planning to buy a larger capacity one before going on holiday. The photos taken in jpeg form on basic settings actually use much less memory than I'd anticipated (4-5 mb).
I miss the movie feature common to practically all compact digital cameras these days, and the increased bulk of an SLR means I often choose not to take the camera on brief outings (park etc). I will need to get a pocket/ handbag sized little compact too, I think.
The lens included in the kit is a very good quality piece of equipment, and ideal to start off with. I will want to add one with a longer zoom eventually, but this has a great range and manages 'normal' photography and macros really well.
Obviously no bag is included, but there are lots of good ones out there; I'm using one I had for the old 35mm SLR. Incidentally the lenses from my old 35mm Canon also work perfectly well with this one.
The software included is easy to use, and uploads pics to the PC at incredible speed. I haven't yet managed to get it to automatically rotate the portrait shots, but I'm working on it...
Overall I'm a very happy customer. I rate Canon cameras highly, and once again they have not disappointed me.
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07.12.2009
10/10
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I was previously using an EOS 400D and prior to that, a 300D which died suddenly.
There are a number of features which I would recommend over the 1000D which is the equivalent to the 400D and is the entry level model.
Briefly, this feels like a much better camera. The screen is bigger and brighter. The main improvements are the addition of spot metering which wierdly the 400D does not have. This allows light metering to be taken from a central spot in the middle of the view finder. Very useful and, in my opinion, an oversite in the 400D.
The live mode for many would be useful. the 450D now behaves more like a digital camera and less like an SLR as the image can be 'previewed' on screen before the picture is taken. I am now used to using the viewfinder to constuct my picture but this is a welcome addition.
This camera does NOT come with an image stabilisation lens which comes at a price and is well worth it from what I can see.
The photos are brighter than the 400D. This camera gives a more reassuring click than the 400D.
More technical features like rear curtain etc. which were harder to access on the 400D are now made easier. This camera feels no more weighty but I think packs a better punch.
Really recommended as more than an entry level dSLR
There are a number of features which I would recommend over the 1000D which is the equivalent to the 400D and is the entry level model.
Briefly, this feels like a much better camera. The screen is bigger and brighter. The main improvements are the addition of spot metering which wierdly the 400D does not have. This allows light metering to be taken from a central spot in the middle of the view finder. Very useful and, in my opinion, an oversite in the 400D.
The live mode for many would be useful. the 450D now behaves more like a digital camera and less like an SLR as the image can be 'previewed' on screen before the picture is taken. I am now used to using the viewfinder to constuct my picture but this is a welcome addition.
This camera does NOT come with an image stabilisation lens which comes at a price and is well worth it from what I can see.
The photos are brighter than the 400D. This camera gives a more reassuring click than the 400D.
More technical features like rear curtain etc. which were harder to access on the 400D are now made easier. This camera feels no more weighty but I think packs a better punch.
Really recommended as more than an entry level dSLR
Скроменый эксперт
11.03.2009
8/10
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>THE BODY
this is the first slr camera i have owned myself despite having used others. without going into too much detail the body is very good quality with well laid out and easy to understand buttons. i would have like the grip to be a little more chunky particularly when using the exposure lock and AF selection as it can be slightly awkward although i do have large hands and i am probably being a bit picky.
the body of the camera is light and has more than enough features for someone who is just gettin into slr photography.
it has several point and shoot modes such as portrait, macro, sport etc as well as a full auto i guess is ok if you happen across something you need to shoot quickly. however you should really try to avoid these auto modes.
luckily the camera has many program modes including shutter and apature priority modes which once you master will dramatically improve your photos (particularly the apature mode)
>THE LENS
Unfortunately the lens that comes in this kit is not all that great. it is light and it does seem well built (i dropped mine just the other day and its fine) however its a lot slower to focus than the USM lenses canon offers and that can cause problems at times.
photos can appear a little soft unless shot at the narrower apatures (f16 and above really).
the thing that lets the lens down most in my opinion is the abilty to knock the backround out of focus. you really have to work hard to get a good amount of blur in the background, your gonna struggle to get good results at anything less than the full 55mm focal length at the widest apature making it a little poor for macro shots, whilst being just ok for portraits. this lens would be satisfactory if you dont wanna take photography too seriously but it does limit your results.
>CONCLUSION
In my opinion the body is well worth the money and comes in cheaper than some of the equivalant nikon cameras.
as for the lens i would suggest buying the body and choosing a seperate lens. i have only owned this camera 3 months and i am already wanting to replace the kit lens. look for a canon USM lens or one of sigmas image stabilizer lenses
this is the first slr camera i have owned myself despite having used others. without going into too much detail the body is very good quality with well laid out and easy to understand buttons. i would have like the grip to be a little more chunky particularly when using the exposure lock and AF selection as it can be slightly awkward although i do have large hands and i am probably being a bit picky.
the body of the camera is light and has more than enough features for someone who is just gettin into slr photography.
it has several point and shoot modes such as portrait, macro, sport etc as well as a full auto i guess is ok if you happen across something you need to shoot quickly. however you should really try to avoid these auto modes.
luckily the camera has many program modes including shutter and apature priority modes which once you master will dramatically improve your photos (particularly the apature mode)
>THE LENS
Unfortunately the lens that comes in this kit is not all that great. it is light and it does seem well built (i dropped mine just the other day and its fine) however its a lot slower to focus than the USM lenses canon offers and that can cause problems at times.
photos can appear a little soft unless shot at the narrower apatures (f16 and above really).
the thing that lets the lens down most in my opinion is the abilty to knock the backround out of focus. you really have to work hard to get a good amount of blur in the background, your gonna struggle to get good results at anything less than the full 55mm focal length at the widest apature making it a little poor for macro shots, whilst being just ok for portraits. this lens would be satisfactory if you dont wanna take photography too seriously but it does limit your results.
>CONCLUSION
In my opinion the body is well worth the money and comes in cheaper than some of the equivalant nikon cameras.
as for the lens i would suggest buying the body and choosing a seperate lens. i have only owned this camera 3 months and i am already wanting to replace the kit lens. look for a canon USM lens or one of sigmas image stabilizer lenses
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08.05.2010
10/10
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I recently bought the 450D from Amazon with the kit lens and it arrived about a week after ordering. To be fair, it did say it could take a couple of days longer than normal.
The reason, presumably, was because it was sourced from France and it arrived with no English documentation whatsoever!
However, I immediately emailed Amazon and within an hour someone from customer services phoned me to say they would contact Canon to get the English documentation to me.
Unbelievably, it all arrived the next day from Robert Scott, the publishers of the EOS magazine to which I now subscribe. Fantastic service.
Incidentally, I am very happy with the camera so far, but I have had little time to get to know it really well.
The reason, presumably, was because it was sourced from France and it arrived with no English documentation whatsoever!
However, I immediately emailed Amazon and within an hour someone from customer services phoned me to say they would contact Canon to get the English documentation to me.
Unbelievably, it all arrived the next day from Robert Scott, the publishers of the EOS magazine to which I now subscribe. Fantastic service.
Incidentally, I am very happy with the camera so far, but I have had little time to get to know it really well.
Скроменый эксперт
07.07.2010
10/10
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I have recently purchased this camera,it is my first DSLR and im very impressed so far.
i am using it in AF mode for now til i get more clued up on the other modes!
i upgraded to this camera from a point and shoot Lumix camera,the picture quality is so much better even with my limited knowledge!
i have recently purchased the "for dummies" book from amazon on the camera and its taught me such alot alreadye ven a few chapters in!
cant say i have come across any bad points about it so far at all!
i am using it in AF mode for now til i get more clued up on the other modes!
i upgraded to this camera from a point and shoot Lumix camera,the picture quality is so much better even with my limited knowledge!
i have recently purchased the "for dummies" book from amazon on the camera and its taught me such alot alreadye ven a few chapters in!
cant say i have come across any bad points about it so far at all!
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23.06.2008
10/10
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The Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR is a powerful, effective and nicely designed camera. My wife, Anna's, specific interest is macro photography (precise close-ups) of things like butterflies and flowers, so macro features and functionality will be the focus of this review.
Our previous purchases in the digital photography field have been Fuji: a FinePix S602 (my favourite), then the much more powerful FinePix S9500. This Canon EOS is our first digital SLR.
The first, massive, improvement (and, I believe, over the 400D too) is the screen: it's much larger, brighter and clearer. However, I prefer to frame my shots using the screen (`Live View') but then you can't have the camera in `Full Auto' mode: Not a devastating restriction, but still significant.
For pukka macro photography there will always be the need to get at least one specific macro lens. We went for a cheap (£65) Tamron AF 55-200mm Macro Zoom which offers a workable compromise: but this lens still requires the purchase of a quality close-up lens (another £45-£50) because filling a frame with a bumble bee, for instance, needs the extra help & power of a close-up lens.
This is even more true of the supplied 18-55mm lens. The gent in our local photography shop described the standard lens supplied by Canon as `very basic' - but it is still a really good lens. Macro shooting is obviously much more restricted because, to fill the whole frame with a butterfly, for instance, you have to get, literally, right on top of it and the lens is unable to focus when you get that close to a subject. Therefore, a good close-up lens is essential. (The Canon 500D Close-up Lens we bought for the Fuji S9500 works perfectly as it's also a 58mm thread. Unfortunately, the Tamron Macro Zoom uses a 52mm thread. Such is life!) But some basic macro work is still possible with the standard Canon lens (if you're clever and very patient), but a close-up lens is a necessity... And the basic 18-55mm lens even includes very effective integral image stabilisation.
Anna says that `the big bonus is the clarity & sharpness of the images if you're comparing a standard digital with a digital SLR'.
In the end, the extra investment is more than justified in the move to digital SLR. Photography becomes more intuitive (something like it used to be on old 35mm SLRs) but still benefits from the digital age. A friend who has owned a Canon 35mm SLR for more than a decade said that the buttons and dials are much the same, so those who liked the old Canon SLR system may feel at home right away. For us, the Canon 450D represents a significant improvement over our previous digitals (and Fuji's over-complex menu systems) but note that `significant' improvement also comes at a `significant' cost: a half-grand camera may well require another half-grand on lenses - or more. However, if you have the cash, I think you'll be happy with your purchase.
Our previous purchases in the digital photography field have been Fuji: a FinePix S602 (my favourite), then the much more powerful FinePix S9500. This Canon EOS is our first digital SLR.
The first, massive, improvement (and, I believe, over the 400D too) is the screen: it's much larger, brighter and clearer. However, I prefer to frame my shots using the screen (`Live View') but then you can't have the camera in `Full Auto' mode: Not a devastating restriction, but still significant.
For pukka macro photography there will always be the need to get at least one specific macro lens. We went for a cheap (£65) Tamron AF 55-200mm Macro Zoom which offers a workable compromise: but this lens still requires the purchase of a quality close-up lens (another £45-£50) because filling a frame with a bumble bee, for instance, needs the extra help & power of a close-up lens.
This is even more true of the supplied 18-55mm lens. The gent in our local photography shop described the standard lens supplied by Canon as `very basic' - but it is still a really good lens. Macro shooting is obviously much more restricted because, to fill the whole frame with a butterfly, for instance, you have to get, literally, right on top of it and the lens is unable to focus when you get that close to a subject. Therefore, a good close-up lens is essential. (The Canon 500D Close-up Lens we bought for the Fuji S9500 works perfectly as it's also a 58mm thread. Unfortunately, the Tamron Macro Zoom uses a 52mm thread. Such is life!) But some basic macro work is still possible with the standard Canon lens (if you're clever and very patient), but a close-up lens is a necessity... And the basic 18-55mm lens even includes very effective integral image stabilisation.
Anna says that `the big bonus is the clarity & sharpness of the images if you're comparing a standard digital with a digital SLR'.
In the end, the extra investment is more than justified in the move to digital SLR. Photography becomes more intuitive (something like it used to be on old 35mm SLRs) but still benefits from the digital age. A friend who has owned a Canon 35mm SLR for more than a decade said that the buttons and dials are much the same, so those who liked the old Canon SLR system may feel at home right away. For us, the Canon 450D represents a significant improvement over our previous digitals (and Fuji's over-complex menu systems) but note that `significant' improvement also comes at a `significant' cost: a half-grand camera may well require another half-grand on lenses - or more. However, if you have the cash, I think you'll be happy with your purchase.
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06.10.2009
10/10
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I had this camera now for about 10 months and extremely pleased I made a right choice. My other choice which I nearly went for at the time was Sony 300/350 and Nikon D60.I am very thankful to the guy at a popular photographic shop who help me come to a decision after all it was a lot of money.
This camera had everything I was looking for!Live view!enough mega pixels,spot metering etc plus the sheer amount of used accessaries you could get on ebay. I picked up some very good used eos lenses on the cheap and taken some great photos while on holiday in India and Gran Canaria and superb photos on family parties/occasions. Some people have commented on the kit lens. I think its one of the best all rounder IS lens you could have.Canon is not stupid to tag it with their best seller for nothing!
Also if you like me moved from compact/film slr or new to digital slr photography, I very highly recommend a book by Ben Long 'The Canon Eos XSi/450D companion' It explains every buttons and functions of this camera in detail PLUS this is I really liked about the book, a complete class in digital photography using your very own 450D.What more do you want!A real bargain for the price!
If you are in two minds like I was!Take it from me you won't be disappointed!Good Luck and Enjoy!
This camera had everything I was looking for!Live view!enough mega pixels,spot metering etc plus the sheer amount of used accessaries you could get on ebay. I picked up some very good used eos lenses on the cheap and taken some great photos while on holiday in India and Gran Canaria and superb photos on family parties/occasions. Some people have commented on the kit lens. I think its one of the best all rounder IS lens you could have.Canon is not stupid to tag it with their best seller for nothing!
Also if you like me moved from compact/film slr or new to digital slr photography, I very highly recommend a book by Ben Long 'The Canon Eos XSi/450D companion' It explains every buttons and functions of this camera in detail PLUS this is I really liked about the book, a complete class in digital photography using your very own 450D.What more do you want!A real bargain for the price!
If you are in two minds like I was!Take it from me you won't be disappointed!Good Luck and Enjoy!
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21.04.2009
10/10
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Ok, So I just bought this camera and lens kit. I'm really not going to say much about the camera as there are so many detailed reviews on here I doubt I would add much. I would say though that this is, as almost everyone says, a superb camera. Ok onto the lens.
One thing that I was interested in was the Image Stabilizer built into the lens. Is it worth it?, how well does it work? etc, allow me to elaborate.
The IS technology is built into the lens and using some clever trickery will help to stabilize the image when it is switched on, but the real question is, is it any good? In short I was amazed, here's what I did step by step so that any owners can try it out for themselves if they haven't already.
In the menu system navigate to the "Live View function settings" option and enable "Live View shoot"
Make sure the IS switch on the lens is on
Point the camera at a subject some distance away and press "Set". The LCD will now act as your viewfinder and you will be able to preview your shot.
Use the zoom button (top right of the back of the camera, a magnifying glass with a "+" in the middle) and press it twice. You are now previewing a 10 x digital zoom of your image.
Notice that it is virtually impossible to keep the image even remotely still.
Slightly depress the shutter release button and hold it.
Notice that after about 0.5 of a second the image becomes almost completely still and with a little effort (hold breath and use two hands, elbows wedged into chest) the image is almost rock solid.
I was very impressed with this. Admittedly this was on the 18 to 55 lens (I have a 300mm zoom on the way but not here yet) and so not exactly a long lens. Even so the effect is very noticeable and impressive.
One thing that I was interested in was the Image Stabilizer built into the lens. Is it worth it?, how well does it work? etc, allow me to elaborate.
The IS technology is built into the lens and using some clever trickery will help to stabilize the image when it is switched on, but the real question is, is it any good? In short I was amazed, here's what I did step by step so that any owners can try it out for themselves if they haven't already.
In the menu system navigate to the "Live View function settings" option and enable "Live View shoot"
Make sure the IS switch on the lens is on
Point the camera at a subject some distance away and press "Set". The LCD will now act as your viewfinder and you will be able to preview your shot.
Use the zoom button (top right of the back of the camera, a magnifying glass with a "+" in the middle) and press it twice. You are now previewing a 10 x digital zoom of your image.
Notice that it is virtually impossible to keep the image even remotely still.
Slightly depress the shutter release button and hold it.
Notice that after about 0.5 of a second the image becomes almost completely still and with a little effort (hold breath and use two hands, elbows wedged into chest) the image is almost rock solid.
I was very impressed with this. Admittedly this was on the 18 to 55 lens (I have a 300mm zoom on the way but not here yet) and so not exactly a long lens. Even so the effect is very noticeable and impressive.
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10.05.2010
10/10
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A novice, upgrading from a pocket digital camera, I have yet to come to terms with what the 450D can do. It is easy enough to handle, and its quality is good. The included lens is perfectly adequate for my needs at the moment. Additional lens kits can be purchased separately. My only grouse is that the camera package arrived with instructional booklets in French, Italian and Dutch, but not English. By the way, a memory card is not part of the package and should be purchased separately.
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07.05.2008
10/10
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Up to now I've always used point and click cameras, the smaller the better so I can just keep it in my pocket as I hate carrying large items around with me. I decided I would like to try and take photography a little more seriously so in April 2008 I decided the Canon EOS 450D was for me so ordered it through Amazon. I could have got it for about £20 cheaper but did not know the retailer so played safe. It turned up within 2 days as promised.
My first impressions when unpacking the camera was that it was surprisingly light and seemd well built (time will tell if that is correct!). It most certainly will not fit in my pocket and as it does not come with a carrying case my first additional expenditure was £30 on a case.
For a newbie to DSLR cameras there are an awful lot of buttons, switches and dials. Pressing the menu button brings up 7 menus, each with 7 or 8 sub menus and most of these have a number of sub sub menus. This left no option other than to open the instruction book....all 196 pages of it! To be fair they are small pages and cover each topic in sufficient detail to understand what they are but if you're like me, new to "serious" photography, then a number of hours on the internet finding out how and when you use each of the features will be required.
The lens that came with it seems o.k (but then who am I to judge!)in that the first pictures I took looked sharp on my P.C. but I haven't printed any out yet to see how they compare with my "point and click" camera. The image stabilising (IS) seems to work very well.
I have had the camera for about 5 weeks now and the first thing I want is a tele-photo lens as I have found the supplied lens too limited. I've borrowed a 55mm-200mm lens (see, I'm getting into the jargon after only 5 weeks) and this has made a huge difference to the type of photographs I can take and has made things much more interesting. Unfortunately, a reasonable quality lens like this seems to start at about £300 so this clearly isn't going to be the cheapest hobby!
I think the camera is brilliant. The large screen on the back is easy to see and has all of the information you need on it (and it rather cleverly goes blank when you bring it up to your face to take a photo).
The buttons are well laid out and easy to use (when you understand what they are all for!) and the software that comes with the camera is easy to understand, although a bit basic, so if you want to do anything clever with your pictures you will need some photo software as well.
The live view shooting i.e. using the LCD screen on the back rather than the view finder only works on the manual settings not the automatic settings which is a slight pain as using the view finder when you wear glasses is a little bit awkward.
In conclusion, after having the camera for 5 weeks, I am absolutely delighted with it and, as a newcomer to photography, would thoroughly recommend it
My first impressions when unpacking the camera was that it was surprisingly light and seemd well built (time will tell if that is correct!). It most certainly will not fit in my pocket and as it does not come with a carrying case my first additional expenditure was £30 on a case.
For a newbie to DSLR cameras there are an awful lot of buttons, switches and dials. Pressing the menu button brings up 7 menus, each with 7 or 8 sub menus and most of these have a number of sub sub menus. This left no option other than to open the instruction book....all 196 pages of it! To be fair they are small pages and cover each topic in sufficient detail to understand what they are but if you're like me, new to "serious" photography, then a number of hours on the internet finding out how and when you use each of the features will be required.
The lens that came with it seems o.k (but then who am I to judge!)in that the first pictures I took looked sharp on my P.C. but I haven't printed any out yet to see how they compare with my "point and click" camera. The image stabilising (IS) seems to work very well.
I have had the camera for about 5 weeks now and the first thing I want is a tele-photo lens as I have found the supplied lens too limited. I've borrowed a 55mm-200mm lens (see, I'm getting into the jargon after only 5 weeks) and this has made a huge difference to the type of photographs I can take and has made things much more interesting. Unfortunately, a reasonable quality lens like this seems to start at about £300 so this clearly isn't going to be the cheapest hobby!
I think the camera is brilliant. The large screen on the back is easy to see and has all of the information you need on it (and it rather cleverly goes blank when you bring it up to your face to take a photo).
The buttons are well laid out and easy to use (when you understand what they are all for!) and the software that comes with the camera is easy to understand, although a bit basic, so if you want to do anything clever with your pictures you will need some photo software as well.
The live view shooting i.e. using the LCD screen on the back rather than the view finder only works on the manual settings not the automatic settings which is a slight pain as using the view finder when you wear glasses is a little bit awkward.
In conclusion, after having the camera for 5 weeks, I am absolutely delighted with it and, as a newcomer to photography, would thoroughly recommend it
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18.03.2010
8/10
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This camera looks to be a winner so far. Excellent RAW picture quality. Good amount of settings (Although some may be tricky for first time users). A camera to experience rather than just point and click, would recommend sitting down with it regulary to get to grips with it. On the other hand, its the kind of camera that makes "most" photos look good anyway.
One negative would be that there was no memory card in a camera of this quality and price.
One negative would be that there was no memory card in a camera of this quality and price.
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05.02.2009
8/10
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I've had this camera for about 4 months now and have clicked numerous photographs with different settings (Auto, Manual and both RAW and JPEG). As a background - I had a Canon S2 IS before this and am not new to SLR photography as I also owned a Minolta Dynax 5 film SLR previously.
First the positives
1) Colour reproduction is brilliant
2) Bright and clear viewfinder
3) All function dials / buttons are very ergonomically placed
4) User friendly menu and settings
5) Portrait shots are absolutely stunning
6) Auto and P modes are very good for the less experienced users
The "not-so-positives"
1) When one is doing Landscape photography with a few subjects in the foreground, I find that the images (when blown to 100% of their size) are not as sharp as one would expect them to be. With a 9 point AIAF system, which promises to address such issues, I find this to be a shortcoming. Don't get me wrong; the images are very good but for a state-of-the-art dSLR, I would expect a leaf in the background to be as sharp as subjects in the foreground. I have tried to improve the results by using a larger depth of field (higher F-value) but the improvement is marginal.
2) Photographs tend to be a bit under-exposed. Perhaps, it is my personal preference to have bright and vibrant pictures, but this was more evident when I took shots in the recent snowfall and the snow came out pretty dull (again multiple settings were used). Anyway used the supplied software to brighten them up.
Overall, I would recommend the camera (I had done some research before committing myself) However, do keep in mind that if you are rather finnicky about the clarity of the images (not many people view the image at 100% magnification on a 20" screen!), you may sometimes be disappointed.
First the positives
1) Colour reproduction is brilliant
2) Bright and clear viewfinder
3) All function dials / buttons are very ergonomically placed
4) User friendly menu and settings
5) Portrait shots are absolutely stunning
6) Auto and P modes are very good for the less experienced users
The "not-so-positives"
1) When one is doing Landscape photography with a few subjects in the foreground, I find that the images (when blown to 100% of their size) are not as sharp as one would expect them to be. With a 9 point AIAF system, which promises to address such issues, I find this to be a shortcoming. Don't get me wrong; the images are very good but for a state-of-the-art dSLR, I would expect a leaf in the background to be as sharp as subjects in the foreground. I have tried to improve the results by using a larger depth of field (higher F-value) but the improvement is marginal.
2) Photographs tend to be a bit under-exposed. Perhaps, it is my personal preference to have bright and vibrant pictures, but this was more evident when I took shots in the recent snowfall and the snow came out pretty dull (again multiple settings were used). Anyway used the supplied software to brighten them up.
Overall, I would recommend the camera (I had done some research before committing myself) However, do keep in mind that if you are rather finnicky about the clarity of the images (not many people view the image at 100% magnification on a 20" screen!), you may sometimes be disappointed.
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02.04.2010
10/10
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My first Digital SLR purchase and I have absolutly no regrets. Recommended by all my camera buddies.It is as simple and as complex as you need it to be. Have started using some of the manual settings already. Of course you will have to purchase a telephoto zoom as the kit lens is great but soon restrictive. Hesitate no longer.
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05.02.2010
2/10
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Hi Just purchased a Canon 450D..from John Lewis...auto focus was not working in live mode, took it back, the display model was ok but two more from stock was not ( both the same..JL have now removed all stock from sale )
I have been given a 500D as a straight replacement...also, the net is awash with people with the same problem..if you have one and it is OK...then great...but there are many out there that are not working, check it out before leaving the store!
I have been given a 500D as a straight replacement...also, the net is awash with people with the same problem..if you have one and it is OK...then great...but there are many out there that are not working, check it out before leaving the store!
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03.09.2009
6/10
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Had one of these earlier in the year for a few months, as was very happy with a Canon Powershot A640 and wanted to upgrade to something a little more serious for work, while staying with the Canon brand. I took some great shots but ended up selling the EOS 450D and buying a Nikon. Why? Because of several reasons. Had serious problems with over exposure and focus when paired with a Sigma 70-300mm Lense, to the point of missing several great shots. I also don't like the position of the on/off switch, which is under the mode dial, as apposed to under the shutter release on Nikon models, which makes it harder to turn on, and easy to forget to turn off. Also, I was somewhat concerned with the build quality of this camera, which felt somewhat cheap and fragile.
Added to this, the kit lense is seriously inferior to almost everything being offered by other DSLR makers, and not only looks but feels cheap, which is a real shame given that canon can make such great products.
Added to this, the kit lense is seriously inferior to almost everything being offered by other DSLR makers, and not only looks but feels cheap, which is a real shame given that canon can make such great products.
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09.02.2010
10/10
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Had the Canon Eos 450d for over a year now. Battery life is really good, the quality of the images it takes is fantastic and i am no professional. Shutter speed and the rate at which it can take photos is very good for general photos. Still got a lot to learn about all the functions but would highly recommend the camera to anyone looking for an entry level slr or something a bit more serious than a simple digital camera.
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30.12.2009
10/10
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Exposed about 1000 stills , so far. a real good output , even in low light conditions.(indoor as well as outdoor)
I haven't explored all options. Even then, with the known and used functions it is very good.
A good value for money. Multiple exposure (even with Flash) are very quick. resumes quickly for next click. Good battery power , around 500 to 600 with 100 to 200 exposures are using flash.
Totally very GOOD.
I haven't explored all options. Even then, with the known and used functions it is very good.
A good value for money. Multiple exposure (even with Flash) are very quick. resumes quickly for next click. Good battery power , around 500 to 600 with 100 to 200 exposures are using flash.
Totally very GOOD.
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