Recommended semi professional DSLR cameras

New semi professional DSLR cameras enter the market all the time and they get better and better. These cameras often adopt features from the much more expensive high end professional DSLR cameras. All cameras in the group cover everything an advanced photo enthusiast needs. In this group you will find cameras with one of the best image qualities available on the market at the moment. Below is a few of my recommended semi professional DSLR cameras.

Nikon D300

The Nikon D300 features a 12.3-megapixel self cleaning sensor and a large high resolution 3 inch 920,000 dot LCD.
The D300 has an ISO range from 200-3200 that can be expanded with a Lo-1 ISO 100 setting or a Hi-1 ISO 6400. In the lab D300 has proven to be the first camera with excellent image quality in the whole ISO range. The D300's 51-point autofocus system offers a selectable 9-, 21-, and 51-point group dynamic autofocus. Its drive mode speed is rated at 6 frames per second for a series of 100 JPEGs or 8 fps with Nikon's Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 attached. The D300 body also incorporates an HDMI port for outputting images to a high-definition screen.

The best semi professional DSLR available on the market in this price range when it comes to image quality

Price level: D300 body only $ 1630

Canon 40D

Canon D40 has a 10.1-megapixel sensor and a 3 inch 230.000 dot LCD.
The 40D offers a native light-sensitivity range of 100-1600 ISO, with software expansion up to ISO 3200. 40D have nine autofocus points. It is a speedy camera to and can capture bursts of 75 JPEGs or 17 RAW files at 6.5fps. The camera house is a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body. The 40D supports Canon's WFT-E3A wireless transmitter. In addition to wirelessly transmitting images, the camera can connect to an external USB storage device or a GPS unit for embedding location information in image files.

If speed is important for you, this camera has it.

Price level: 40D body only $ 980

Sony A 700

The 12.2-megapixel Sony A700 features a 3 inch 921,600 dot LCD.
The ISO range is 200-1600, which is expandable to 100-6400. The A700 also have a sensor-shift optical image stabilization system. The camera has an 11-point autofocus system. A700 can capture 5fps in drive mode. Both Memory Stick Duo and Compac tFlash memory card can be used. The body is well built weatherproofed magnesium alloy. An HDMI port for displaying images on an HDTV is available to.

A200 is good performer with good image quality at an affordable price in its group

Price level: A700 body only $ 1300

Pentax K20D

The 14.6-megapixel Pentax K20D has 2.7 inch 230,000 dot live view LCD.
K20D has a built in cleaning system and sensor shift optical image stabilization. ISO range is from 100-3200. Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot 3 or 5 shots at up to two stops with a single click of the shutter. The camera is capable of a burst rate of 3 frames per second in RAW up to 14 frames and to 38 frames in Fine JPEG. K20D uses SD/SDHC memory cards.

A well built pro-level camera with the highest megapixels in the class at a good price.

Price level: K20D body only $ 1050

Olympus E-3

The 10 megapixel Olympus E-3 has a 2.5 inch 230.000 dot swivel LCD.
The screen's dual-axis swivel mechanism provides a 360-degree flexibility. The sensor is a Four Third type. The in body mechanical image stabilization provides optical image stabilization regardless of the lens used. ISO range is from 100-3200. The E-3 includes an 11-point AF system and is capable of a 5 fps continuous shooting mode up to 16 RAW frames. E-3 uses Compact Flash and xD Picture cards to store the images.

A solid built camera with good image quality to be a Four Third systems. The swivel LCD is a nice feature

Price level: E-3 body only $ 1500


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