Viewfinder picture is absolutely convincing. It is clear, bright and clear. Even for eyeglass wearers, like someone confirmed to me the photographs for a long time with SLRs. The Live View mode works perfectly, but I do not use it really. This subject is, I think, been discussed elsewhere already enough.
In terms of features I think you need to dispense with the EOS450D on nothing. Whether preview button, ISO, white balance, mirror lock-up function, a selection of measurements (eg, the new spot metering), everything is easily accessible. With the EOS 450D, you can now measure punctually. With evaluative metering, no exposures have occurred to me. I do not know what settings some have made, but I can not confirm the phenomenon of over-exposure. I can not understand the negative reviews it.
The flash I was also very surprised, he consistently delivers very good results. In automatic mode, it is of course up automatically and can be folded easily by hand at any time. The flash ignition point can be selected by the way. The Auto. Sensor cleaning is performed automatically before turning off the camera.
The kit lens EF-S 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6 IS is easy (bayonet plastic). Whether this is I can not confirm ausleiert in any way, it's definitely a very solid impression. The zoom ring is very grippy and easy to handle. the man. Focus ring is slightly smaller, but can be by my subjective feelings easily reach. The kit lens is not USM, but the operating noise of the autofocus is not pushy or loud. Since I had a disturbing impression on many other camera / lens combinations. The AF is real cream and works really well. The image stabilization works great, of course, one should not expect miracles here things, but until now he has always fulfilled his services.
The switch is super fast, all you need as a hobby photographer. The shutter lag is great and even the fast continuous shooting speed leaves no wish unfulfilled. Since it copes with difficult situations where rapid response is required.
I found the Canon EOS450D absolutely convinced and the pictures are really a treat. I think because there is no amateur photographer can complain, quite the contrary, the image quality is impressive. Whether this is sufficient for the "professional", I can not say.
The SD and SDHC cards can be easily and quickly change, the bay is well integrated and has a solid lock. Likewise, the battery bay. The battery itself is good and keeps extremely long. The term is also strong on the used functions, which should be clear to everyone. But even with live mode and flash you can easily make around 500-600 images. Finally, I would name the eye sensor, which is a really important detail.
The main arguments for me:
+ Excellent picture quality!
+ Huge featured in the price segment
+ Very fast (tripping, switching etc.)
+ Good workmanship and ergonomics, really easy to use (subjective feelings)
+ Great Kit (incl. Image stabilizer in the lens is to me personally rather than in housing)
+ 9-point Spot metering is a really great feature
+ There is plenty of accessories and especially relatively cheap, although you may not need this at the beginning
+ Price / performance ratio is right
Since there is nothing to complain about, unlimited purchase recommendation !!!
