Infinite Possibilities.
For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS 450D.
The EOS 450D brings staggering technological innovation to the
masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View
Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 12.2-megapixel
CMOS Sensor and is available in a kit with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined,
ergonomic design includes a 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD
and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the
photographic experience.
Type
Type
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Media
SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image Sensor Size
22.2mm x 14.8mm
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels
Total Pixels
Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filter
Low-pass Filter
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Dust Deletion feature
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image Type
JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG
File Size
(1) Large/Fine : Approx. 4.3MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.2MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.5MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.3MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.6MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.8MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(7) RAW : Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
File Numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Provided
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
Image Processing
Type
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification
Approx. 0.87x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen
Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no
mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure
information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO
speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed
sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white
balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type
TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF Points
9 AF points
Metering Range
EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection
Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF-assist Beam
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night
Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority
AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
Exposure Compensation
Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE Lock
Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Manual: By AE lock button
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes
(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (w/a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing
Manual focus Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display
Provided
Exposure Simulation
Simulated exposure displayed in real-time
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
3.0 in.
Dots
Approx. 230,000 pixels
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Adjustment
7 levels provided
Interface Languages
20
Image Playback
Display Format
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting
information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx.
1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting
date)
Highlight Warning
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Image Protection and Erase
Protect
Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase
Single image, check-marked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera file System (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature
Provided
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images
JPEG and RAW images *Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
Customization
Custom Functions
Total 13
My Menu Registration
Provided
Interface
USB Terminal
For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB)
Video Out Terminal
NTSC/PAL selectable
Power Source
Battery
Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used
Number of Shots
Temperature
Shooting Conditions
No flash
50% flash use
At 73° F/23° C
approx. 600
approx. 500
At 32° F/0° C
approx. 500
approx.400
Battery Life
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards
Battery Check
Automatic
Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min.
Back-up Battery
Built-in secondary battery
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards)
