Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 Reviews, Samples and References

Gathered in this post are summarized links to various professional and user reviews, sample photographs and galleries, reference material and community / forum discussions related to the Canon XSi / 450D / Kiss X2 digital SLR camera.

This page of Canon XSi / 450D links is continually updated as I come across interesting and helpful information on the XSi / 450D / Kiss X2. Please use the Contact link in the Navigation menu to submit your suggestions for additions to the site.

The XSi / 450D entry-level digital SLR by Canon was announced on 24-January-2008. The other entry-level Canon digital SLR camera with lower specifications (but slightly newer) is the Canon XS / 1000D.

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (view a larger photo).

The Canon XSi / 450D / Kiss X2 Journal: Regular updates on the Canon XSi / 450D / Kiss X2.

Wireless remote shutter release options for the XSi / 450D

  1. Infrared – Phottix IR remote review, and other IR remotes.
  2. RF (radio frequency) – Phottix Cleon.

Unboxing my camera

I purchased a new XSi / 450D on a late Saturday afternoon of April 26th, 2008, and decided to take photos of the contents in the box for posterity.

There are 44 photos in this set, with each photo between 100 – 150 KB in size.

All the photos are hosted on Flickr.com in this set.

Please be patient and wait for all the photos to load.

Here's the box in the shopping bag:
Canon XSi /450D box in a shopping bag

Front view of the box:
Front view of the Canon XSi / 450D box

4 views of the box:
Four views of the Canon XSi / 450D box

Here's what greets you when you open the box:
Canon XSi / 450D box opened

There are two types of warranty – Malaysia (red) and international (green):
Canon XSi / 450D warranty

Two CDs are provided, Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk and Software Instruction Manual. I'll be covering these in more detail in a future post.
Two software CDs that come with the Canon XSi / 450D

A plastic bag holds a bunch of reading material:
Reading material for the Canon XSi / 450D

There's an EOS Rebel XSi / 450D pocket guide:
Canon XSi / 450D pocket guide

Here's a warning by Canon stating that they won't be liable for any equipment malfunction arising from the use of non-genuine Canon accessories:
Canon XSi / 450D warning sheet

A promotional brochure for Pixma printers:
Canon Pixma printers promotional brochure

195-page instruction manual:
Canon XSi / 450D instruction manual

A quick guide on photography with Canon IS (image stabilization) lenses:
Guide to photography with Canon IS lenses

Quick guide on photography with Canon macro lenses:
Guide to photography with Canon macro lenses

Brief overview of the bundled software:
Brief overview of the software bundled with the Canon XSi / 450D

We now open the inner flap of the box to reveal the second level:
Opening the inner box flap

The compartment on the right has the camera body, while the left compartment holds all the other supplied accessories:
Canon XSi / 450D and accessories in the box

The body is contained within a piece of paper-like wrapping material and bubble wrap:
Wrapping for the camera body

Let's slowly remove the camera from the wrapping:
Removing the Canon XSi / 450D

There's a tag that's tied to the right strap mount eyelet. Let's see what it says on the front …
Canon XSi / 450D tag

… and the back:
Canon XSi / 450D tag

Here's a full view of the front of the camera:
Canon XSi/ 450D - front view

Then, on the right:
Canon XSi / 450D - right view

The left:
Canon XSi / 450D left view

Bottom:
Canon XSi / 450D - bottom view

And finally, the view from the top:
Canon XSi / 450D - top view

Official Canon 450D Gallery

2 full-sized sample images are provided:

  1. Sample #1 – ISO 200 portrait shot with the EF 85mm F1.2L II USM lens, EXIF
    Canon 450D / XSi sample portrait
  2. Sample #2 – ISO 400 Cyclists, sports photo taken with the EF 400mm F2.8L IS USM lens, EXIF
  3. Canon 450D / XSi cycling sports image

Buying the Canon XSi / 450D

It's amazing that not a week had passed since the official 24-Jan-2008 announcement, and already the Canon XSi / 450D is already available for pre-order at major stores. Check availability, configurations, best prices and deals at the following direct links :

4 Responses to “Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 Reviews, Samples and References”

  1. kevin Says:

    Lack to IS built into the body is a minus. All IS lens are quite expensive..

  2. Canon 40D vs Canon 450D / Digital Rebel XSi: Digital Photography Notes Says:

    [...] For those who can wait, Amazon and B&H Photo Video have already started taking pre-orders for what seems to be four possible XSi / 450D configurations :- body, black or silver, with or without the EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens – more details here. [...]

  3. Canon XS / 1000D / Kiss F: Digital Photography Notes Says:

    [...] when you thought digital SLR cameras from Canon cannot possibly be smaller and lighter than the Canon XSi / 450D, Canon announced the all-new Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS / 1000D / Kiss F digital SLR camera in [...]

  4. Rosaleen Says:

    Hi,I live in Ireland,I got a christmas present of a 450D cannon, it is a great little camara, I bought a 55-250 lens as I habe the 18-55 and I dont know how to change it,is there a button or clip that I cannot see I would be greatful if you could help me with this
    Thank you
    Rosaleen

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