Canon 450D users, please share your experience
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I bought a 450D solely because it is smaller and lighter than the 40D. I have used my friend's 40D before, and I can honestly say that I cannot really see any real difference in performance and picture quality.
But then, I'm only a newbie so I am probably not pushing either camera to their limits. I mostly like to take candid shots and the 450D has fulfilled my every need thus far. I am 110% happy with it and won't trade it for a 40D.
But then, I'm only a newbie so I am probably not pushing either camera to their limits. I mostly like to take candid shots and the 450D has fulfilled my every need thus far. I am 110% happy with it and won't trade it for a 40D.
Unless you pixel peep, or you shoot to print, you can hardly tell the difference, assuming that your technique is correct
wah your friend's shop?? hm... wats the price and wats included? haha not afraid forumers here ask u to intro ur friend to us ah??
Yup, i have used a 40D in more than a few occassions, IQ & noise control wise i would say it is the same. It is the lens that determine the quality of the images to a much higher extend.
Personally i got the 450D because its extremely "powerpacked" for its size, you will be hard pressed to find anything better out there in such a small package, and despite being 12mpix it does not skimp out in noise control & IQ. Extremely happy with it. :thumbsup:
christopherchen
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If I get the Tamron 17-50, are the kit lens useful? Reviews said that pictures are a bit soft but not sure if it could be of any use other than a backup.
Many have already said. It depends on your priorities. If you don't know your own priorities, don't expect a vote from numerous users (all with different priorities and purposes) to help you on your way. You need to realise what YOU are buying the camera primarily for.
John 3:16 has some of the best customer service around, and that's not limited only to sales enquiries. Their after-purchase service is equally good. Unlike some other shops that will not care about you once you put the money down, they are always friendly and helpful. And yes, you can probably take your time there, more so than at other shops.
Why still get the kit lens if the Tamron covers the same range? :dunno:
for john 3:16, just avoid calling the shop and dont email all together. just call the handphone number listed. thumbs up to on site service. no gimmicks no push tactics. only trusty advice.
there was this amg mo whom bought his camera a mth ago, den he came back to complain that there's no warrenty card. John's dudes attended to him politely and in earnest. offered to search their ranks when the ang mo brought the camera back. (even gave the amg mo a copy of the useless canon book upon claim that he did not receive it. no qns asked)
justinlau92
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Hehehe, i just bought my 2nd dSLR setup, the Canon EOS 450D with the 50mm f1.8 MK2 Lens. Switched from Nikon actually. Really happy with it but it's charging now, can't wait for tonight then can play with it, haha 
denniskee
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Hehehe, i just bought my 2nd dSLR setup, the Canon EOS 450D with the 50mm f1.8 MK2 Lens. Switched from Nikon actually. Really happy with it but it's charging now, can't wait for tonight then can play with it, haha
you going canon kopitiam tonight?
justinlau92
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Would love to, but got to study, exams are coming up very soon...
ALAMAK I MISSED IT! :embrass:
Isaiahfortythirtyone
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eerrrrr which review did u read? are u sure u read it correctly? 17-50 soft?
christopherchen
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Not the Tamron but the kit lens are a bit soft they say, from Cameralabs I think.
Isaiahfortythirtyone
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i am veyr certain cameralabs got a defective copy. read www.photozone.de
my own tests of the new kit lens show STUNNING sharpness across the frame
Hi i am thinking of getting the canon 450d too. There are some pretty good reviews about it and i went down to have a look at it too. Priced from 1200-1499.
Maybe you would like to know one of the major issues i have heard was the battery life. Takes from about 200-300 shots due to it's larger screen and live view but other than that, I think it's fine. Esp the noise reduction for high ISO
Oh ya someone up there commented about John 3:16. It's a good place except that sometimes you could get things at a price a little cheaper. (30-50?) at some other places. But it's still considered cheap so yep GOOD
Maybe you would like to know one of the major issues i have heard was the battery life. Takes from about 200-300 shots due to it's larger screen and live view but other than that, I think it's fine. Esp the noise reduction for high ISO
Oh ya someone up there commented about John 3:16. It's a good place except that sometimes you could get things at a price a little cheaper. (30-50?) at some other places. But it's still considered cheap so yep GOOD
huh.. i thought they are using a higher capapcity battery for 450D? is it because the users have liveview permanently on?Hi i am thinking of getting the canon 450d too. There are some pretty good reviews about it and i went down to have a look at it too. Priced from 1200-1499.
Maybe you would like to know one of the major issues i have heard was the battery life. Takes from about 200-300 shots due to it's larger screen and live view but other than that, I think it's fine. Esp the noise reduction for high ISO
Oh ya someone up there commented about John 3:16. It's a good place except that sometimes you could get things at a price a little cheaper. (30-50?) at some other places. But it's still considered cheap so yep GOOD
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