Canon EOS 450D
Canon EOS 450D, Canon's new entry-level camera, was presented yesterday. It will be released in stores in april sometime. I was hoping for a 5D mkII but since it's all about money they release a new entry-level camera. Funny thing is that it pretty much owns the 40D (except on the ISO and construction...) which was released like 3 months ago.
New stuff:
* 12MP
* Bigger 3" LCD screen
* Liveview with both AF modes (contrast-detect and passive)
* 14-bit processing and RAW
* spot metering,
* Better AF (9 point with Cross-type F2.8 at centre)
* 3.5 fps continuous shooting for up to 53 JPEG (6 RAW)
* Highlight Tone Priority (from 40D)
* Larger viewfinder (still uses mirrors not a prism, but is probably on a par with that from the 30D)
* SD/SDHC storage
* New higher capacity battery. Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery (7.4 V, 1050 mAh)
* ISO in the viewfinder
* Slight redesign of shape to improve handling
* Redesigned battery grip (BG-E5). The BG-E5 can take two of the new LP-E5 batteries or 6 AA batteries. Number of Shots: Temperature Shooting Conditions, No flash/50% flash use, At 73° F/23° C approx. 600/ approx. 500, At 32° F/0° C approx. 500/ approx.400
And as you can see, the new kit lens has Image stabilizer, which is a good improvement. The camera price will be $799US, so it's not that expensive either. This is now the most advanced entry-level camera. We'll see what Nikon's next move will be... I'm still hoping for a 5D mkII from Canon, because that will definitely be my next camera.
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