Canon EOS 450D User Manual

Using AF to Focus*
Under [t_ Custom Functions (C,Fn)],
when [AF during Live View shooting]
(p, 157) is set to [1 : Quick mode] or [2: Live
mode], you can focus with AR Quick mode
and Live mode use a different AF method.
If you want precise focusing, magnify the
image and focus manually. (p.98)
C,Fn.8.1 :Quick mode
This is the same as using AF (p.60, 61) as usual with the dedicated AF
sensor. Although you can focus the desired area quickly, the Live View
image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
Set to Quick mode, the _ens focus mode switch to <AF>, and the
AF mode to <ONE SHOT>.
_! Select the AF point for focusing.
® Before starting Live View shooting,
select the AF point.
® Press the <_> button and press the
<_;_> key to select the AF point.
® Press the shutter button halfway for
shooting ready.
_ isptay the Live View image.
® Press <_>.
_y,,The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
® The selected AF point will be
displayed.
® The focusing frame (larger frame) will
also be displayed.
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Canon EOS 450D Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CMOS
Supported aspect ratios	3:2
Maximum image resolution	4272 x 2848 pixels
Digital zoom	- x
Interface	USB 2.0, Video(PAL/ NTSC)
Digital SLR	Yes
Video capability	No
Camera shutter speed	30 - 1/4000 s
Compatible operating systems	Windows / XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.4-10.5
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, second curtain synchro
Flash range (wide)	13 m
Flash recharging time	3 s
Compatible memory cards	sd, sdhc
Display diagonal	3 \
Magnification	0.87 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	black&white, Neutral
White balance	auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, manual, Tungsten
Camera playback	single image, slide show
Image processor	DIGIC III
Self-timer delay	10 s
Playback zoom (max)	10 x
Product color	Black
Battery type	LP-E5
Battery life (CIPA standard)	600 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Bundled software	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Digital Photo Professional PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools), Picture Style Editor
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85 %
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Camera shutter type	Electronic

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	61.9 mm
Width	128.8 mm
Height	97.5 mm
Weight	475 g