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Users of any of the last few D-SLR releases from Canon can expect the same level of performance that they have become accustomed to so it’s unlikely that anyone will be disappointed here.

The arrival of many of the new features in the 450D shouldn’t come as much of a shock. As we’ve seen time and time again, Canon launches new features in its flagship models and these then trickle down into the budget options. The 450D is no exception. It features Live View and sensor cleaning as first seen on the EOS-1D Mark III and a massive 3in screen that dominates the rear of the camera. The 450D also benefits from the new 18-55mm IS kit lens so it can now compete against the less expensive, rival D-SLRs which mostly feature in-camera image stabilisation. This does make the autofocus a little more whiney than the non-IS lens but at least you have anti-shake as standard now.

We’re all eager to see whether the EOS 450D is simply a 400D with a few new features or it’s a whole other camera in its own right. The jury is still out on that one and only a full main test will tell.

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