It took a few weeks until I decided for the Canon EOS 450D. It's just not as easy to decide between Canon and Nikon because of the price difference in this class is certainly not the decisive factor. Since I have been working in the advertising industry and I knew from the very beginning, has to meet the criteria the camera, I prices have looked a bit more detail about various accessories and have decided for this reason for the Canon. From the first to read the very clear and easy to understand description I know that this decision was the right one. For beginners in the category "digital SLR" The Canon 450D is really a great thing. By the versatile adjustment possibilities make it a no-brainer, the snapshot, right through to something more elaborate Photography to shoot high-quality images. The 12MP make it possible to print photos in poster-size in best quality. The housing is robust and the operating elements are arranged very beneficial. All in all: The price - performance ratio is very satisfactory and the ordering and delivery via Amazon is just great for online shopping. I hope I have made your decision when purchasing a camera through my mind a little bit easier. Yours sincerely Werner Rettenbacher