Originally Posted by GSte
I'm thinking about getting a Canon 450D as they are doing £50 cashback at the moment.
imo that on it's own isn't a sufficient reason to buy it over any other DSLR.
As colmo suggested I would get to a shop & try handling various models from various manufacturers & if it happens that the 450D
is your favourite then it's a bonus.
& as mentioned lens costs will outweigh body costs especially if you get addicted