Top 10 Professional DSLR Cameras

The professional DSLR Cameras are not for the casual photographers who take pictures mostly in auto configuration allowing automated aperture and ISO Settings. A good camera to an occasional photographer means a camera that will produce good pictures in every possible situation with just a click. But a true shutterbugs would always want a broad array of manual settings and a good camera to them means a camera that would capture a picture exactly as they want it. The professional DSLR cameras are meant for these hard core photographers who require a level of customization, performance and ruggedness which is a leap ahead of the consumer DSLR Cameras. Here is a list of top 10 DSLR cameras that has state-of-the-art imaging technology with a plethora of creative control that would make a professional proud of his creation. Have a look at the list.

1. Nikon D3

This is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse.

• 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor
• 3.0-inch, super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection
• Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames-per-second at full FX resolution
• Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking
• Capture images to CF I/II cards

Price

$4,349 (Body Only)

2. Canon EOS 1D Mark III

This is a nice luxurious camera with extremely low noise and good build quality.

• 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• Shoot up to 10fps; burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG images
• High-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF points
• New DIGIC III Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing
• Large 3.0-inch LCD display

Price

$3,699 (Body Only)

3. Canon EOS 5D Mark II

This is a high resolution camera delivering fine photos for professionals.

• 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-6400
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor; high-performance 3.9 fps continuous shooting; Live View Function for stills
• Full HD video capture at 1920×1080 resolution for up to 4GB per clip ; HDMI output
• Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor

Price

$2,999 (Body Only)

4. Nikon D700

If you don’t need serious high speed burst shooting or video capture, this camera will please any pro-photographer.

• 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor; body only
• 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection
• Fast, accurate 51-point AF system; 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes
• Base ISO range from 200-6400 can be expanded to range from ISO 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2); 0.12-second start-up speed
• Capture images to CF I/II cards; compliant high-speed UDMA CF cards that will enable recording speeds up to 35 megabytes/second

Price

$2,301 (Body Only)

5. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

This is obviously a ground breaking camera but you need to spend a lot of cash.

• 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
• Large 3.0-inch LCD display with Live View and seven brightness settings
• 5 fps at shutter speeds 1/500 second or faster (for bursts of up to 45 Large/Fine JPEGs or 15 RAW images)
• sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; 45-point AF; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
• Powered by LP-E4 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF, SD, or some SDHC memory cards

Price

$6364 (Body Only)

6. Nikon D300 DX

This is an excellent all-round choice. You can also have a look at the D300.

• 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints
• 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display; new 51-point AF system
• In burst mode, shoots up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution
• EXPEED Image Processing System and similar Scene Recognition System to that found in the D3
• Self-cleaning sensor unit; magnesium alloy construction with rubber gaskets and seals

Price

$1,629 (Body Only)

7. Canon EOS 5D

This camera boasts a superb sensor in a not-so-high price tag.

• 12.8-megapixel CCD captures images up to 4,368 x 2,912 pixels
• World’s smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005–the sensor operates without a conversion factor
• New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees
• Consecutive shooting allows the capture of 3.0 frames per second for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst
• Captures images on CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards, compatible with cards of 2 GB capacity and larger

Price

$1,999 (Body Only)

8. Olympus Evolt E-3

If you don’t have a lot of cash, this camera would be a nice choice.

• 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 2.5-inch Live View LCD display; magnify directly on the LCD by 5, 7, or 10x
• Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive
• Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
• Capture images to CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)

Price

$1,249 (Body Only)

9. Sony Alpha A900

This camera has a very high resolution but it lacks some performance in this price range.

• 35mm full-frame 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization; Dual BIONZ processors for up to fast 5 fps performance
• 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD photo-quality display; Intelligent Preview Function reduces trial-and-error
• Accepts CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo Media memory cards

Price

$2,699 (Body Only)

10. Nikon D90

This is not a pro-camera but if you are just getting yourself into the world of digital photography, this would provide a nice start.

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Price

$898 (Body Only)