Canon EOS 450D
Specifications
 

Type


Type


Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash


Recording media


SD memory card, SDHC memory card


Image sensor size


22.2 mm x 14.8 mm


Compatible lenses


Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times 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: Approx. 12.40 megapixels



Aspect ratio


3:2


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 Top of Page


Recording format


Design rule for Camera File System 2.0


Image type


JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), RAW+JPEG




Simultaneous recording


Provided


File size



(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal:

Approx. 2.2 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)

(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.5 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.3 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.6 MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.8 MB (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

Image Processing Top of Page


Color space


sRGB, Adobe RGB




Picture Styles


Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3


White balance


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


Noise reduction


Noise reduction for long exposures
High ISO speed noise reduction



Automatic image
brightness correction


Auto Lighting Optimizer


Highlight tone priority


Provided


Add original image
verification data


Provided (Verified by Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3)

Viewfinder Top of Page


Type


Eye-level pentamirror


Coverage


Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%


Magnification


Approx. 0.87x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)


Eyepoint


Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center)


Built-in dioptric adjustment


-3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)


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 Top of Page


Type


TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection


AF points


9 AF points


Metering range


EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)




Focus 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. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft. at periphery



Exposure Control Top of Page


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 23°C/73°F 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 Top of Page


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


Remote control:


Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5


Built-in Flash Top of Page


Type


Retractable, auto pop-up flash


Flash metering


E-TTL II autoflash


Guide No.


13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)


Recycle time


Approx. 3 sec.


Flash-ready indicator


Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder


Flash coverage


17mm lens angle of view


Flash exposure compensation


±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments


FE lock


Provided

External Speedlite Top of Page


Compatible flash


EX-series Speedlites


Flash metering


E-TTL II autoflash


Flash exposure compensation


±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments


FE lock


Provided


External flash settings


Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings


Zooming to match lens focal length


Provided

Drive System Top of Page


Continuous shooting speed


Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible)


Maximum burst



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 Top of Page


Shooting modes



(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting
(with 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 display


Simulated exposure displayed in real-time

LCD Monitor Top of Page


Type


TFT color liquid-crystal monitor


Monitor size


3.0 in.


Dots


Approx. 230,000


Coverage


Approx. 100%


Brightness adjustment


7 levels provided


Interface languages


20

Image Playback Top of Page


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 alert


Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)

Image Protection and Erase Top of Page


Protect


Single images can be erase-protected or not


Erase


Single image, checkmarked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time

Direct Printing Top of Page


Compatible printers


PictBridge-compatible printers




Printable images


JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible)


Easy Print feature


Provided

Digital Print Order Format Top of Page


DPOF


Version 1.1 compatible

Direct Image Transfer Top of Page


Compatible images



JPEG and RAW images
* Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen



Customization Top of Page


Custom Functions


Total 13


My Menu registration


Provided

Interface Top of Page


USB terminal


For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB)


Video OUT terminal


NTSC/PAL selectable

Power Source Top of Page


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




Battery life



[Number of shots · approx.]
Temperature Shooting Conditions
No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F 600 500
At 0°C / 32°F 500 400
* 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


Auto


Power saving


Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min.


Date/time backup battery


Built-in secondary battery


Startup time


Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)

Dimensions and Weight Top of Page


Dimensions (W x H x D)


128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.


Weight


Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz. (body only)

Operation Environment Top of Page


Working temperature range


0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F


Working humidity


85% or less

Battery Pack LP-E5 Top of Page


Type


Rechargeable lithium ion battery


Rated voltage


7.4 V DC


Battery capacity


1080 mAh


Dimensions (W x H x D)


36 x 14.7 x 53.1 mm / 1.4 x 0.6 x 2.1 in.


Weight


Approx. 50 g / 1.8 oz. (excluding protective cover)

Battery Charger LC-E5 Top of Page


Compatible battery


Battery Pack LP-E5


Recharging time


Approx. 2 hours


Rated input


100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)


Rated output


8.4 V DC / 700 mA


Working temperature range


0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F


Working humidity


85% or less


Dimensions (W x H x D)


67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.


Weight


Approx. 80 g / 2.8 oz.

Battery Charger LC-E5E Top of Page


Compatible battery


Battery Pack LP-E5


Power cord length


Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft.


Recharging time


Approx. 2 hours


Rated input


100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)


Rated output


8.4 V DC / 700 mA


Working temperature range


0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F


Working humidity


85% or less


Dimensions (W x H x D)


67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.


Weight


Approx. 75 g / 2.6 oz.

*All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
*The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
*If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.

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