Canon is obviously targeting photographers who wish to move into DSLR photography by its choice of SD and SDHC media for its new EOS 450D model. Although it may upset CF card devotees, it's a smart move. Since SD cards have similar capacities, transfer speeds and prices to CF cards and digicam users can use the same memory cards in their new DSLR, there's a lot to gain. Furthermore, it has also allowed Canon to produce a body that weighs 35 grams less than the EOS 400D.
Slotting in between the entry-level EOS 400D and the pro-sumer EOS 40D, the EOS 450D is a genuine step-up from the 400D. Although the increase in resolution from 10-megapixels to 12.2 megapixels (effective) in the new model is, in practice, smaller than many people think, the lighter, more stylish camera body could be a deal-clincher.
The review camera was supplied with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS zoom lenses, which will be offered in the twin-lens kit (RRP $1649). The 18-55mm kit lens is small, light - and comes with optical image stabilisation, which is a real bonus. A review of the 55-250mm lens has already been posted (click here) so we decided to concentrate on the 18-55mm lens for this review.
Margaret Brown
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