Of course I have a biased media newcomer reacts differently to the name "Canon". From such a brand has now again been a prefabricated, positive image. The nice thing, though, is that this has been confirmed. The camera meets all expectations that one places on a high-performance branded product. As I mentioned earlier, I am not a professional, but sometimes it does not hurt, even read the summary of a not already preloaded by endless years of experience to the reviewer product.
Look and feel of the camera are consistent, it just looks elegant and not plump out.
Your weight is very pleasant small, neither too heavy nor too light. Also, I can note as compared to a similar product of another brand that lens and housing are well balanced.
With regard to the functions I lack the possibility of comparison, but my discretion and detailed study of product after I can say that the 450D is very compelling.
Priced seen it currently appears to me as an unbeatable price, the retail trade provides for the rest of higher prices, ...
My first impression of the 450d is excellent, I have already received a lot of beautiful pictures and would highly recommend this camera for quite interested beginners and assume that even more professional people disenchanted with their lot.
The part has something on it. Highly personable.