Digital cameras really do come and go. It was only a couple of years ago when the Rebel XT (ESO 350D) and the XTi (EOS 400D) was introduced in the market. Now, Canon is coming up with the next generation that will surely create another wave of mad rush to camera shops around the world.
It’s the Digital Rebel XSi or Canon EOS 450D. And based on the announced specs, it’s something to drool for.
Photo intentionally stolen from DPreview
Depending on which region you are in, it will be named differently — In Japan it will be called Canon EOS Kiss Digital x2, in the US it’s Canon Rebel Digital XSi and Canon EOS 450D elsewhere.
The EOS 450D features:
* 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
* Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* 3.5 frames per second
* 3.0” LCD with Live View shooting
* 9-point wide-area AF system with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
* Picture Style image processing parameters
* DIGIC III image processor
That brings this entry-level digital SLR close to the prosumer Canon EOS 40D in terms of features — i.e., the 12.2MP and the 3-inch LCD with Live View. The design, controls and menu are still similar to the previous 400D.
And it’s relatively cheaper at $799 (will ask Canon Philippines when this will be available locally and for how much). When the Rebel XT (350D) came out in Feb. 2005, it costs $999 and the Canon 400D had an $899 SRP when it was introduced in August 2006.
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12.2 Mega Pixel woow.
Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllllllll
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cool cam I always wanted to own one of those..
How about its Digital and Optical zoom?
OMG! It’s finally coming. Now I really have to save up or land some seriously paying blogging stint.
@poyt, it does not have digital and optical zoom
you change the lens
They also launched 2 new L-Series telephoto lenses
Canon Unveils EOS 450D and 2 New Telephoto Lenses at PMA 2008
Will Olympus, Nikon and other brands follow suit?
omigad
im in love
now im torn between buying a 40D anbd a 450D
who wants to buy a kidney?
i’m selling one for the price of this cam!
*lol*
do you have any idea when will it be launched in phil. market and how much? thanks. =D
This was launched by Canon Philippines about 2 weeks ago. SRP is Php43k.
Php43k?
does that include the kit lens or that’s for the body only?
That’s so expensive.. it’s only for rich people. DAMN.
43k? stupid expensive camera!
is there any 2nd-hand for this or any other 2nd-hand camera? where can i get it? i dont want to ask my parents to buy that for me. it’s not normal. i should work for it, but how? im still a student.. grr…