The Canon EOS 450D (XSi or Kiss X2) is a consumer level DSLR originally released in 2008.
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Clipped bokeh circles at max aperture with Sigma 30mm/1.4 and Canon 450D
I recently purchased a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens for my Canon 450D and noticed soon that at least wide open, any bokeh circles in the lower half of an image (in landscape orientation) seem to have their ...
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Canon 450D: whats the number to the right in the viewfinder?
I have wondered for quite some time now what the number to the outer right in my 450D's viewfinder is.
Example:
30" 2.8 |''|''|''|''| 100 6
what's the 6 stand for?
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Problem with TTL autofocus on Canon 450d - is there a way to adjust?
I have Canon EOS 450D, and it seems, that camera have problem with autofocusing, when i'm looking through optical viewfinder. If I switch camera to liveview - autofocus works correctly, but slow.
The ...
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Is it possible to manually controll the flash while using the BULB manual exposure setting on a Canon XSi?
To explain a little more, I want to be able manually set off the flash more than once for the purpose of having a double exposure while shooting in manual exposure mode. Is there a way to do this ...
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Why did my Canon EOS 450D fail to save the entire photo?
After not being used for three months I got this (bottom right corner cropped from processed raw image by Canon's DFP):
(original RAW is available for download here: ...
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Is there a custom firmware availble for the Canon 450D Rebel XSi?
Does the Canon 450d have custom firmware? Doing a quick Google search didn't really find anything. And, along similar lines, is the 450d even capable of flashing its firmware? Or are we basically ...
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Can you use the built-in flash in a Canon EOS 450D with a hot shoe GPS geo-tagger?
As far as I can see, the answer is no, the flash cannot open if anything, is plugged on the hot shoe of a Canon EOS 450D:
Can anyone confirm that I wouldn't be able to use something like the Jobo ...
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How do I take automatically bracketed exposures with the Canon XSi?
I'm trying to help someone with a Canon XSi. I'm not used to the Canons that use menus (rather than buttons on the body).
Does anyone know how to set up the Canon XSi to take a bracketed exposure of ...
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Canon XS vs XSi [closed]
Can someone explain the main differences (pros/cons) between the Canon XS and XSi?
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Canon Starter Level Lenses
I would like to get into photography, and I'm thinking about buying a starter D-SLR camera (450D, 500D).
Which Canon lenses do think fit to my purposes as considering I'm a beginner and my budget is ...
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Is it worth spending more to buy the Canon 500D vs the Canon 450D?
I would like to get into photography but I'd like to gather more information about the topic first. I'm thinking about buying a starter D-SLR camera, and am leaning heavily towards a Canon (most of my ...
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Why the AF confirm lights won't blink when the spot is in-focus while using an all-manual lens with an adapter without any connectors?
I understand that my Canon 450D's (XSi/Kiss X2) passive autofocus system knows a spot in the view is in-focus when its nearby contrast is adequate. Then the camera blinks AF confirm lights to inform ...
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Canon EOS 450D video out
I saw video output (which looks like headphone output) on my Canon EOS 450D.
What is it for? Is it possible to record video through this output?
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Is it problematic to mount a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens on Rebel XSi (450D) body?
I have a Canon Rebel XSi (450D) and I'm going on a two week trip to Argentina and Patagonia where I want to try some wildlife photography. I have the kit 55-250 f/4.5-5.6 lens which I like, but I ...
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Why does my sensor flip up slow on live view?
I have noticed some strange behavior on my 450D tonight. I was shooting some macro on Live-view(couldn't get low enough using the viewfinder) and I noticed that after my shots(approx. 2-second shutter ...
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How to change the time before Live-view turns off on a 450D
When I am shooting in live-view, it is particularly frustrating how fast the display clicks of to conserve battery. Can I increase the time before it does this?
This question might be a little bit ...
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Quick way to disable the flash (Speedlite) on a Canon without switching off?
I have a 430 EX mounted on a 450D/XSI.
Is there any easy way to quickly disable the flash for a shot, without turning it off, as you have to wait for it power up again.
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What off-camera flash settings should I use on Canon XSi in manual mode?
What should I set the Canon XSi in terms of flash settings? Also what would you recommend for ISO and aperture settings when using this off-camera flash (that doesn't synch with camera)? I have ...
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Will Quantaray QTB 7500A with module CN AF work with Canon Rebel XSi?
I saw your earlier post about a new module that was required for use with the quantaray QTB7500A with the canon rebel xsi? I'm not sure what you meant by new module...my module says CN AF and has ...
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Is a Canon 450D to Canon 1D Mk 2 upgrade worthwhile?
My local camera shop has a secondhand Canon 1D MkII for sale for approx £500, as a current 450D user is this worth the upgrade or would I be better off saving for a new 5D or 7D?
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Can I use a Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens on a Canon EOS 450D?
My wife has a Canon EOS 450D and, after following a few threads and questions and answers, a Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens seems to be popular for insect photography.
I am considering buying one for ...
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RAW files in XSI / 450D full auto mode
Is there a way to get Auto mode to record RAW files on the 450D?
It's for when I hand over the camera to less experience people, it's easiest for them to just use Auto.
I can use 'P' mode as a ...
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Canon 100-400mm Lens Mount off-angle?
I just purchased a nice Gitzo GH1780QR ball head for my tripod. This head has a nice set of 3 levels that make it easy to properly level the camera. I have been using my Canon 100-400mm lens with it. ...
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Which intervalometer for time-lapse astrophotography will work with a Canon 450D?
I've long been interested in astrophotography, and it was one of the primary reasons I purchased my Canon 450D about 15 months ago. I've been working on getting milky way shots for the last 6 months, ...
