The Canon EOS 450D is a new DSLR camera with 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and presents consumers with an unprecedented level of image quality and versatility for this market. The Canon 450D brings staggering technological innovation to the masses.

Canon EOS 450D and megapixels

The Canon 450D number of megapixels determines the amount of sharp detail a digital camera can record. With more megapixels, you can print at larger sizes, plus crop and enlarge without sacrificing quality. EOS cameras provide all the resolution you need for finely detailed, photo-quality prints with plenty of scope for post-shoot cropping.

The Canon 450D has a 12.2 Megapixel sensor lets you capture every scene in ultra-high levels of detail – perfect for turning your experiences into poster-sized photo prints.

The precise auto focus system of the Canon 450D keeps you focused for sharp images. Featuring a diamond-shaped array of nine AF points, this newly improved system delivers outstanding coverage of nearly any subject, both in horizontal and vertical formats. The nine AF points — one high-precision cross-type center AF point with f/2.8 sensitivity and eight others compatible at f/5.6 — provide fast, accurate auto focus for any Canon EF lens even when shooting in low-light environments. Focus points can be assigned automatically using one of three different AF modes or manually.

The Canon 450D Integrated Cleaning System combats sensor dust in three important ways: Reduce, Repel and Remove. The camera's Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust particles off of the low-pass filter in front of the sensor. The dust is then trapped by an adhesive along the base, preventing it from causing further nuisance. Cleaning is engaged each time the camera is powered up or shut down or manually through the "clean now" function.

The Canon EOS 450D Live View mode makes it easier to shoot from awkward angles, such as ground-level macro shots or when shooting from a tripod. The image from the Live View mode is displayed as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the 3.0” LCD, which is 50% brighter than the screen of the EOS 400D. A grid line display and live histogram can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure. While focusing, the photographer can zoom in on specific details with up to 10x magnification of the image displayed on the LCD screen.

The Canon 450D with 18-55mm is supplied with a comprehensive software suite that provides everything the photograph needs to manage and process images.

The EOS 450D camera is fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, as well as EX-series Speedlites.

DPOF is a format which allows the user of the canon EOS 450D to define which captured images on the storage card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies or other image information such as paper size, image title text, image orientation, contact information and much more.

Pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image qualities. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types – each one offering a different colour response. Within each selectable pre-set, photographers have control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation. The camera’s factory default configuration is set to deliver immediately-usable JPEG images without need for additional menu settings.

If you like your action fast, you’ll love the Canon EOS 450D. With a quick startup time of only 0.1 second and 3.5fps continuous shooting, the new EOS delivers the best shooting performance in its class. A maximum burst of 45 frames for Large/Fine JPEGs (6 frames RAW) makes it possible to capture dynamic, rapidly changing scenes as they unfold without missing a moment. The lightning quick response is further enhanced by a shutter release lag time of only 0.09 seconds. And with shutter speeds topping out at 1/4000 sec. for normal shooting and 1/200 sec. for flash, your action shots will display a clarity and crispness that command attention.

Let the Canon EOS 450D brighten your day by turning muddy, underexposed shots into bright, beautiful images. When shooting, the camera analyzes your photos to determine proper exposure and contrast. If a shot is too dark, Auto Lighting Optimizer applies just the right amount of brightness and contrast to save the day. This intelligent feature can correct underexposed images, shot in AE mode or with a flash, as well as images exhibiting low contrast due to mist or haze. There is also a new face detection feature that brightens faces in backlit scenes — ideal for obtaining crisp, nicely exposed portraits and group photos when shooting into the sun. Auto Lighting Optimizer can be turned off when not needed in Creative Zone mode.

A light compact body makes the Canon 450D an ideal shooting companion wherever you go. Now utilizing popular SD and high-capacity SDHC memory cards, it allows compact digital camera owners to move up to the world of EOS and still use their previous cards. To prevent loss of data, should you accidentally open the memory card cover while saving images, writing will stop until the cover is closed. Additionally, SD card formatting options now include a low-level format for more thorough data deletion.

Just when you thought Canon EOS 450D couldn’t get better, it did. Powered by a compact, long-lasting Lithium-ion battery with up to 50% more power than the one used in the EOS 400D, your photo sessions are markedly extended. A new battery grip lets you use either Lithium-ion batteries (up to two at once) or six AA-size batteries and increases comfort when shooting vertically. Additionally, for more versatile flash operation with the Canon Speedlite 580EX II, you can control flash settings from the camera. Optional system enhancements include a car battery charger that supports both 12V and 24V power supplies and an AC adapter for powering the camera via AC.

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