Canon EOS 450D User Experience
Canon EOS EOS 450D User Experience I wanted to share my experience with the 450d after having it for one week. First of all, please note that I am an amateur at best and I never shoot raw and never use a tripod.
Last weekend I traded in my 400d for the 450d, actually got the 450d for free and a $100.00 credit, but that is another story. I mostly shoot birds and primarily use the canon 70-300 IS lens, preferably with the IS turned off for sharper photos.
Since I got the 450, I have taken about 1000 shots, mostly of random objects. But I have had occasion to use the camera in good shooting conditions with good light.
My impression overall is positive. The pictures look better to me and I love the spot metering. When I say “better” I mean there is more color and more natural light in the photos. The pics do tend to overexpose considerably compared to the 400d. So if my subject is in direct sunlight, I turn the EV down 1/3rd … full article.