Finding the Best DSLR Camera
The Best Digital SLR Camera has to be chosen by class and can change over time as new contenders come along. In considering contenders for the “best DSLR” I skip over the entry level cameras, except for the exceptional Consumer cameras listed below. It does not detract from the quality and range of functions you get with the entry level models. The cameras listed below simply stand out because they are each a notch or two above the rest for one reason or another.
Read the individual reviews to see the full picture. I only include a few lines below each to highlight the strongest standout features.
The best DSLR’s as at July 2011 has to be among the following:
Contenders for the Best Consumer DSLR Cameras are:
Canon Rebel EOS T2i (550d) – Considered the best Consumer DSLR in 2010.
The Canon T2i features a new level of sophistication to HD video capability and Back Panel LCD.
Canon Rebel EOS T3i (600d) – A baby 60D, disappointed the reviewers but loved by the consumers. It has all the sophistication of the T2i (550D) along with a vari-angle back panel found in the 60D.
Nikon D5100 – A fierce contender for best consumer DSLR in 2011. Nikon announced the D5100 with updated Video capability and a Flexible back LCD in response to the popularity of the vari-angle technology.
Contenders for the best Prosumer DSLR Cameras are:
Canon EOS 60D – A contender for the best Prosumer DSLR in 2010. A semi-pro camera, rugged and fast, but light and sporting Canon’s Vari-angle LCD
Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D – Tossup, for the more serious prosumer with a serious budget. The brand choice lies in your previous investment. If you are a new DSLR investor, follow your heart, but read this review to make the right lens choices.
The Best Professional DSLR Cameras are:
Without a doubt, professionals will opt for either the:
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21.1MP DSLR
or the
Nikon D3X 24.5MP FX DSLR Camera
The debates will rage about which is the “best”, but it will be a purely partisan debate. These are great cameras used by the successful pros who are prepared to carry the heavy load and fork out the big bucks for very rugged and very fast FPS cameras with large and expensive lenses to do them justice.
