Canon's entry-level DSLR from 2008 — the Rebel XSi (450D/Kiss X2) with live view.
The Canon EOS Rebel XSi (known as 450D in Europe and Kiss X2 in Japan) was released in 2008 as Canon's entry-level APS-C DSLR. Featuring a 12.2MP CMOS sensor, it was one of the first Canon DSLRs to include Live View — a now-standard feature that was revolutionary for DSLRs at the time. The 3-inch LCD was large for the era.
Image quality from the 12.2MP sensor is good for 2008 — adequate for prints up to A3 and excellent for web use. The 9-point AF system is basic but reliable. 3.5fps continuous shooting. Live View was the headline feature — enabling LCD composition for the first time on an entry Canon DSLR. No video capability — that would come with the 500D.
Canon EF/EF-S mount. Weight is approximately 475 grams body only. Build quality is adequate consumer-grade. The 3-inch LCD was generous for the era. DIGIC III processor. SD card storage. Canon's Auto Lighting Optimizer for improved JPEG output. The optical viewfinder provides traditional DSLR framing.
Very cheap on the used market — often under £60 with kit lens. Check shutter count and sensor. Outdated by modern standards but the Canon EF lens ecosystem access has lasting value. A piece of Canon DSLR history — the generation that introduced Live View to the entry level.