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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

DSLRS For The Minimalist

Dig into the lower-priced, but highly capable cameras that are available, and you may find that they fit your style and workflow. Top-of-the-range cameras aren’t necessarily the best tools for every professional photographer.

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MINIMALIST VS. PRO DSLRS
	MINIMALIST DSLRS	Sensor	Format	Normal ISO Range*	Max. FPS	AF Fine- Tuning	Shots Per Charge**	View- finder	Dimensions (inches)	Weight (oz.)	Memory Card Storage Types	Street Price (body)
1	Canon EOS 7D	18 MP	APS-C	100-6400	8	Yes	1,000	100%	5.8x4.4x2.9	28.9	CF	$1,699
2	Canon EOS 60D	18 MP	APS-C	100-6400	5.3	No	1,600	96%	5.7x4.2x3.1	23.8	SD1	$999
3	Canon EOS Rebel T3i	18 MP	APS-C	100-6400	3.7	No	550	95%	5.2x3.9x3.1	18.2	SD1	$799
4	Nikon D300S	12.3 MP	APS-C	200-3200	7	Yes	950	100%	5.8x4.5x2.9	30.0	Dual, CF & SD2	$1,699
5	Nikon D7000	16.2 MP	APS-C	100-6400	6	Yes	1,050	100%	5.2x4.1x3.0	24.3	Dual, SD1	$1,199
6	Nikon D5100	16.2 MP	APS-C	100-6400	4	No	660	95%	5.0x3.8x3.1	19.7	SD1	$899***
7	Olympus E-5	12 MP	4/3	100-6400	5	Yes	870	100%	5.6x4.6x2.9	28.2	Dual, CF & SD1	$1,699
8	Olympus E-30	12 MP	4/3	100-3200	5	Yes	750	98%	5.6x4.2x3.0	23.1	Dual, CF & xD	$999
9	Pentax K-5	16.2 MP	APS-C	100-12,800	7	Yes	980	100%	5.2x3.8x2.9	23.3	SD1	$1,399
10	Pentax K-7	14.6 MP	APS-C	100-3200	5.2	Yes	980	100%	5.1x3.8x2.9	22.9	SD2	$799
11	Pentax K-r	12.4 MP	APS-C	200-12,800	6	Yes	560	96%	4.9x3.8x2.7	19.2	SD2	$599
12	Sigma SD15	4.7x3 MP	APS-C	100-1600	3	NS	NS	98%	5.7x4.2x3.2	24.0	SD2	$989
13	Sony DSLR-A580	16.2 MP	APS-C	100-12,800	5	No	1,050	95%	5.4x4.1x3.3	23.9	Dual, SD1 & MS3	$799
14	Sony SLT-A35	16.2 MP	APS-C	100-12,800	5.5	No	440	100%#	4.9x3.6x3.3	14.6	Dual, SD1 & MS3	$599
	PRO DSLRS
15	Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III	21.1 MP	FF	100-1600	5	Yes	1,800	100%	6.1x6.3x3.1	42.5	Dual, CF & SD2	$6,999
16	Canon EOS-1D Mark IV	16.1 MP	APS-H	100-12,800	10	Yes	1,500	100%	6.1x6.2x3.1	41.6	Dual, CF & SD2	$4,999
17	Nikon D3X	24.5 MP	FF	100-1600	5	Yes	4,400	100%	6.3x6.2x3.4	43.0	Dual, CF & CF	$7,999
18	Nikon D3S	12.3 MP	FF	200-12,800	9	Yes	4,200	100%	6.3x6.2x3.4	43.7	Dual, CF & CF	$5,199
19	Sigma SD1	15.4x3 MP	APS-C	100-6400	5	NS	NS	98%	5.7x4.4x3.1	25.0	CF	$6,899
20	Sony DSLR-A900	24.6 MP	FF	100-6400	5	Yes	880	100%	6.2x4.6x3.2	30.0	Dual, CF & MS3	$2,699
*Standard ISO range; most cameras also provide expanded ISO settings above and sometimes below those listed here  **Approximate number of shots per full battery charge, per manufacturer   ***With 18-55mm kit lens  # Electronic viewfinder  NS = not stated   1SD/SDHC/SDXC   2SD/SDHC   3Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo