If you like your action fast, you’ll love the EOS 450D. With a quick startup time of only 0.1 second* and 3.5fps continuous shooting, the new EOS delivers the best shooting performance in its class. A maximum burst of 45 frames for Large/Fine JPEGs (6 frames RAW) makes it possible to capture dynamic, rapidly changing scenes as they unfold without missing a moment. The lightning quick response is further enhanced by a shutter release lag time of only 0.09 seconds. And with shutter speeds topping out at 1/4000 sec. for normal shooting and 1/200 sec. for flash, your action shots will display a clarity and crispness that command attention. * Based on CIPA testing standards.   Live View Shooting gives you a big, bold alternative to using the viewfinder. Featuring live display on the large, bright 3-inch LCD monitor, the Live View function makes composing and shooting easier than ever, especially for low- or high-angle shots and when using a tripod. This great viewing alternative now supports two auto focus modes: a fast focus mode that gives priority to shooting operations with a brief display blackout between shots (Quick mode) and a new mode for non-interrupted viewing and precise focus while shooting (Live mode). Exposure verification allows you to use the Live View function at a brightness level that simulates the actual exposure, and depth of field verification shows you the scene at the aperture used for the actual photo. When shooting with the Live View function, you can also zoom 5x or 10x to verify focus in critical situations. Connecting the EOS 450D to a computer running bundled EOS Utility software lets you take advantage of Remote Live View Shooting, a truly advanced feature for composing and shooting via a computer connected to the camera. * Depending on the subject conditions and the lens used, there are times when “Focusing can be difficult” or “Focusing can take time”. At times like this, focus manually, or use Quick Mode to focus.         The precise auto focus system of the EOS 450D keeps you focused for sharp images. Featuring a diamond-shaped array of nine AF points, this newly improved system delivers outstanding coverage of nearly any subject, both in horizontal and vertical formats. The nine AF points — one high-precision cross-type center AF point with f/2.8 sensitivity and eight others compatible at f/5.6 — provide fast, accurate auto focus for any Canon EF lens even when shooting in low-light environments. Focus points can be assigned automatically using one of three different AF modes or manually. When your subject is properly focused, an indicator conveniently appears in the viewfinder. The system also automatically corrects shifts in the focus point caused by different light sources for more consistent performance.           Let the EOS 450D brighten your day by turning muddy, underexposed shots into bright, beautiful images. When shooting, the camera analyzes your photos to determine proper exposure and contrast. If a shot is too dark, Auto Lighting Optimizer applies just the right amount of brightness and contrast to save the day. This intelligent feature can correct underexposed images, shot in AE mode or with a flash, as well as images exhibiting low contrast due to mist or haze. There is also a new face detection feature that brightens faces in backlit scenes — ideal for obtaining crisp, nicely exposed portraits and group photos when shooting into the sun. Auto Lighting Optimizer can be turned off when not needed in Creative Zone mode.