hi..i need some help here. cant make up my mind whether to get sx10 or 450D.just started out photography.been using some lousy digicam for a long time..any opinion?i dun really know how to manual control the camera..
You need to consider a few things before deciding between the SX10IS and the 450D:
1) Wat is your budget?
2) What are you going to use the camera for?
3) Will you be willing to put in time and effort to learn to use the camera?
The SX10IS is a prosumer that is basically an all in one carry around digicam. It has a wide angle to telephoto lens (28mm to 560mm) and has a video function that can take relatively good videos. It can also take pretty good pics.
Advantage of the SX10IS is that it is light, compact, has a wide to tele zoom lens, has all the functions you will need in a digicam (except for HD video capability).
The 450D on the other hand is a DSLR which means if you want to get the same zoom capabilities, you will be looking at owning at least 2-3 different lenses. The cost is going to be very much more than the SX10IS even considering just the body and various lenses alone. It does not have a video function so if you want to take video clips while on vacation, you will have to bring a videocam which will add weight and additional costs for you at the very minimum. Weight wise, it is going to be a lot heavier than the SX10 IS especially if you are bringing multiple lenses on your trips.
At the end of the day, the decision is yours to make. I have a Canon S3IS, IXUS 800IS and a 40D. And to me, each of these cameras have their own strengths and weaknesses.