The Best DSLR Cameras for Your Money
Finding a good DSLR for the money can mean the difference between paying hundreds of dollars more for features you may not need versus getting one that can do the essentials and keep you motivated to take more pictures. DSLRs are typically a big investment and with the pace of technology, you need something that won’t quickly become obsolete. Digital SLR cameras are definitely a big investment for the budding photographer so you have to make sure that it has enough features that will keep it competitive for several years.
With all the different models out in the market, it can be quite difficult to find a camera that is worth what you’re paying for. The selection is narrowed down in this article so that you can figure out which camera would work best for you.
With all the different models out in the market, it can be quite difficult to find a camera that is worth what you’re paying for. The selection is narrowed down in this article so that you can figure out which camera would work best for you.
Canon EOS Rebel T4i
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The Canon EOS Rebel T4i was released in June of 2012 and has retained its power in the market because of its great features. It has just about everything you would need or expect from a consumer level DSLR. It is an 18 megapixel camera that allows you take brilliant and highly detailed shots with it.
This top of the line DSLR camera also features Canon’s DIGIC 5 Image Processor and is the first of the Rebel series to do so. This image processor allows the camera to give you images with more details without having to use artificial light sources. It also allows the camera to achieve a higher ISO sensitivity and shoot up to 5 frames per second continuously. The EOS T4i can also take high definition videos at 1080p so that you can get brilliant images while in Movie Mode. Another significant difference from the Rebel T3i, its successor, is the screen. Its 3 inch LCD monitor can also be tilted and swiveled but the Rebel T4i’s LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive screen which makes use of multi-touch functions for zooming, changing images, and selecting options from the menu. This new feature makes it so much easier for users to control the camera. The Rebel T4i has an average rating of 4.5 stars because of its excellent image quality, how easy it is to use, and the awesome touch screen feature. |
Canon EOS 7D
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Canon EOS 7D is a higher model in the Canon product line. It is an 18 megapixel
camera with Dual DIGIC 4 image processors that allow the camera to have an ISO
range of 100 to 6400 which is expandable to 12800 so that you can easily shoot
in low light situations. It also allows you to continuously shoot at 8 frames
per second so that you won’t miss a moment.
And shooting videos with the 7D is also pretty amazing because you will smooth frame rates and incredible image quality. In addition, this camera can shoot high definition videos at 1080p. The image quality of the videos is so amazing that this camera has been used in professional productions in both film and TV. This is a great camera that has maintained strong sales since it was released a few years ago and will probably retain its power for the foreseeable future. See this comparison between the Canon EOS 7D vs 5D. |
Nikon D600
Nikon is probably Canon’s greatest competitor and with good reason. Nikon’s cameras definitely rival those of Canon and the D600 is quite a force to be reckoned with. It is one of Nikon’s most compact full-frame DSLRs. It is a 24.3 megapixel camera which allows you to take high resolution photos that are incredibly sharp. And with its EXPEED 3 processing system, you can take shots at up to 5.5 frames per second.
The ISO range also goes from 100 to 6400 which is expandable from down to 50 all the way to 25,600 so you can use it for situations where the light is way too bright and or horribly dim. And it can take high definition videos at 1080p to produces high quality videos that are pretty much at a professional level. This camera is definitely going to be around for a very long time. |
Summary: Choosing a quality camera at an affordable price is very important because with any camera purchase like this you must know right up front that this hobby is not cheap and it could take some time before you can upgrade. It is also very important to choose the right brand so that you can use the same lenses and accessories which might only work with cameras from the same brand.>