Professional dSLR cameras are fundamental for serious photographers. From top-of-the-line resolution to fully customizable settings, professional dSLRs combine functions and performance to create professional quality photos with every shot.
10. Canon EOS 50D

* Resolution 14.6 MP
* Continuous Shooting Speed 6.5 fps
* Battery Life 620 shots
* LCD Screen Size 3 in.
* Warranty 1 year
* Focal Length 18mm – 55 mm
* Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
* Memory CF.
9. Olympus E-30

* New 12MP LiveMOS sensor (E-3: 10.1 MP)
* Brighter and larger LCD screen
* E-30 has a mode dial
* Art Filters, multiple exposures, aspect ratio options and lots of scene modes
* No card door lock, no eyepiece shutter
* Glass fiber reinforced plastic vs weatherproof magnesium alloy body shell
* Slightly (8mm) shorter and around 115g lighter
* Slightly smaller viewfinder with reduced frame coverage
* AF fine tuning for up to 20 lenses (and per AF point!)
* Built-in digital level guage
* Contrast detect (Imager) AF with face detection
* Slightly reduced raw buffer size (12 frames)
* Adds vertical panning mode to stabilizer (IS3
8. Pentax K-7

* 14.6 MP
* 720p/1536 x 1024 HD video recording
* Smaller magnesium/steel alloy body
* Revised viewfinder (less magnified but with greater coverage)
* Updated sensor with four-channel readout
* 3.0″ VGA (920,000 dot) LCD
* New shutter mechanism with 1/8000th shutter speed
* Faster continuous shooting (up to 5.2 fps)
* 77 segment exposure metering sensor
* Revised autofocus algorithms
* AF illumination lamp
* New dust removal system
* HDMI output
* New dedicated ISO button
* Distortion and chromatic aberration correction for DA and DFA lenses (also available in RAW conversion using supplied software)
* Adjustable dynamic range highlight and shadow correction
* Three-shot in-camera HDR capture
* Electronic level indicator
* Composition adjustment (Uses the SR system to reposition the sensor to fine-tune composition)
7. Olympus E-3

* New sensor (10MP Live MOS vs 5MP CCD) and latest TruPic III processor
* Live view
* Sensor-shift image stabilization
* All-new autofocus system (11-point AF, claimed to be world’s fastest with certain zoom lenses)
* Faster continuous shooting, bigger buffer
* Higher top shutter speed (1/8000 sec) and higher flash sync speed (1/250 sec)
* Improved viewfinder (bigger, brighter)
* Bigger, higher resolution vari angle screen
* Masses more customization options
6. Nikon D5000

* 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
* 2.7″ tilt and swivel LCD monitor (230,000 dots)
* Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
* Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection and subject tracking
* Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
* 11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
* IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
* 4 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
* Expeed image processing engine
* Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
* Connector for optional GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
* New battery with increased capacity
* 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback
5. Nikon D90

* 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
* 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
* Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
* Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
* Illuminated focus points
* Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
* IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
* 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
* Expeed image processing engine
* 3D tracking AF (11 point)
* Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
* Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
* Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
* Improved user interface
* New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
* Same battery and vertical grip as D80
* Vignetting control in-camera
* 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback
4. Nikon D300S

* 13.1 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
* 720p HD video
* 3.0″ LCD monitor (920,000 dots)
* Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
* 51 AF points (with 3D tracking)
* IS0 200-3200 range (6400 expanded)
* 7 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 17 RAW, 44 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
* Expeed image processing
* Picture Controls – image parameters consistent with all current Nikon DSLRs
* Same EN-EL3e battery as D300
* 72 thumbnail view in playback
* 14-bit A/D conversion
* Super fast operation (power-up 13 ms, shutter lag 45 ms, black-out 100 ms)
* Shutter life 150,000 exposures
* Multi-CAM3500DX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage)
* Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor)
* Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) now available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings)
* Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor)
* Picture Control image parameter presets (replace Color Modes I, II and III)
* Custom image parameters now support brightness as well as contrast
* Compact Flash UDMA support
* Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or contrast detect Auto Focus
* HDMI HD video output
* ‘Active D-Lighting’ (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)
* Detailed ‘Control Panel’ type display on LCD monitor, changes color in darkness
* New MB-D10 vertical grip fully integrates into body, multi battery type compatible
* Buttons sealed against moisture
3. Canon EOS 7D

* 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
* 8 frames per second continuous shooting
* 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
* 3.0 inch Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dots
* 19-point AF system (all cross-type)
* 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage viewfinder
* Wireless flash control
* Environmental sealing
2. Sony Alpha a850

* 24.6 MP 35mm format full-frame CMOS sensor (still the highest res in class)
* SteadyShot INSIDE full frame image sensor shift stabilization (world first)
* Dual Bionz processors
* Eye-level glass Penta-prism OVF, 98% coverage, 0.74x magnification
* 9 point AF with 10 assist points, center dual-cross AF w/2.8 sensor
* 3 frames per second burst
* 3 User programmable custom memory modes on mode dial
* Advanced Dynamic Range Optimizer (5 step selectable)
* 40 segment honeycomb metering
* 3.0″ 921K pixel Photo Quality (270 dpi) LCD display, 100% coverage
* Direct HDMI output
* ISO 200-3200 (ISO 100-6400 expanded range)
* User interchangeable focusing screens (3 options)
* CF Type I/II and MS slots, LI-ION battery, STAMINA 880 shots
* Weight 850g (without battery, card, accs)
* Optional vertical Grip
* Magnesium Alloy body and rubber seals for dust and moisture resistance
* AF micro adjustment
1. Canon EOS 5D Mark II


* New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)
* New Full HD 1080 resolution movie recording
* 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
* High performance DIGIC 4 providing superb image quality
* Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
* 3.0” VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
* ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
* 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points
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