Only a small number of camera companies are capable of producing a professional quality digital slr system which includes professional DSLR camera bodies, wide range of professional lenses, flashguns and accessories. Nikon and Canon are the two established companies in this field and their equipment accounts for the vast majority of cameras and lenses found in use today by professionals.
Therefore when looking for a professional digital slr camera system, the following features should be taken into consideration:
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Digital SLR camera system must have a wide range of professional lenses and accessories.
The camera body must be tough and rugged with high quality internal components to withstand constant use and harsh environments.
The overall cost of a complete system taking into account camera bodies, lenses, flash equipment, accessories, insurance and other factors. Hiring specialized lenses, camera bodies, photography studios and accessories is one of reducing costs.
Full frame sensor allowing 35mm lenses to be used at their normal focal length.
Weatherproof body sealed against dust and moisture.
CCD-shift or optical image stabilization for handheld shooting at lower shutter speeds.
Fast image processor and large buffer for shooting raw images continuously and jpegs at 5 fps or higher.
High bright quality optical viewfinder to aid composition and focusing with older manual lenses. Some photographers may find live view useful i.e. underwater photography.
Other considerations include wide range of shutter speeds, high flash synchronization speed, warranty, memory cards, sensor type (CCD, CMOS or Foveon), after sales support and general handling of the camera. |
All the digital SLR cameras listed below are recommended for advanced & professional photographers.
