Canon EOS 450D DSLR Digital Camera Body
Specificatiion:
Sensor: 12.2 million effective pixels
Sensitivity: ISO 100-1600
Aperature values: F1.0 - F91 (0.3 EV steps) *Actual aperture range depends on lens used
LCD monitor: 3.0" TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels, Up to 10x zoom playback
Flash: Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash
Connectivity: USB 2.0, Video out (PAL / NTSC)
Memory: SD / SDHC card compatible
Power: Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery
Dimensions & Weight: 129 x 98 x 62 mm, 475g (without battery)
Your product says it comes with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty so I assume you are implying that it is not a gray import and will be honored by Canon Australia?
If that is the case this is extremely good value as even gray import sites like DWI sells it for 665 AUD, with postage around $60 I believe.
http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProd…
The 450D is a pretty decent camera, with a relatively good pixel density and will be a pretty good camera for starters. The body is not magnesium alloy like the XXD series, but for the price unless you can find a 40D it is a good bargain. Paired with a 17-85mm and/or 50mm f/1.8 prime it takes very nice pictures :)