Best SLR Camera

carlowplayer

what is currently generally considered the best SLR Digital Camera on the market i know that some go as high as 54 MP and even recnetly 80MP but does Megapixels act as the sole determination of quality in a camera or is it a combination of it and sensors.Can someone give a quick lowdown on what determines picture quality? If so what is now considered the best quality SLR digital camera at the moment

pixbyjohn

It really depends on what you want in a camera, speed versus megapixels.
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sligoface

carlowplayer wrote: »

what is currently generally considered the best SLR Digital Camera on the market i know that some go as high as 54 MP and even recnetly 80MP but does Megapixels act as the sole determination of quality in a camera or is it a combination of it and sensors.Can someone give a quick lowdown on what determines picture quality? If so what is now considered the best quality SLR digital camera at the moment

There really is no best camera, it depends on your needs. If there was just one 'best' camera for all need there wouldn't be so many blogs and magzines dedicated to reviewing cameras and equipment. A high quality lens is more importnt than megapixel count. The skill of the photographer is a hugr factor as well. If you are new to dslr photography and want to buy a camera to get into it, you are better off buying an entry level model to learn dslr photography (some have guide modes to help new users, though they aren't always great tbh), before rushing out to buy a high end model, because you won't know how to get the best photos with it. Many factors determine picture quality, googling some dslr camera review sites/photography blogs would be a good start.

DaireQuinlan

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W0LFMAN

I think that have this two (Canon 5D mark 3 and the Canon Eos 1DX) would the more than enough for 99.99 percent of people.

Once Pockets have been Emptied, buying those two bodies.

Id' start off with

14mm F2.8 L II
24mm F1.4 L II
50mm F1
85mm F1.2
135mm F2 L

then Zoomm lens after that.

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Zillah

I have to wonder why you want to know? My first reaction is that someone who doesn't know enough to answer this for themselves shouldn't even consider spending that much on a camera in the first place.

It depends entirely on a person's needs - there is no 'best camera'. I have a higher end DSLR but didn't take it out of my bag one day on holiday, I kept using my phone because it was smaller and more convenient for where I was.

Zauka

Nikon D4 is one of the best in the world at a moment. Unfortunately body cost $5,996.95

Alltherage

How the sensor preforms at higher power levels can be quite important, so in addition to number of pixels how accurate will it be at reading colours in low light.
The dynamic range available is a measure of in a given shot how dark will something have to be to appear black and how bright to appear white and how much range you have between those.
Autofocus system, how accurate and how fast.
How much does it cost, there's a reason the h5d is offered more cheekily than as a serious option and it's the cost of medium format cameras.
How good is the warranty.
Is the weather sealing a lie.
How heavy and large is it and how heavy and large are you comfortable with it being.
Shutter lag, you press the button and the camera will get around to taking a shot after how long.
Frames per second, how many shots can you get in a second, and assuming good memory cards how long can the camera continue to shoot at high speed before it chokes.
The number of shots you get out of a fully charged battery and how much power it's going to be able to get to your lens for autofocusing if you're using long glass and need to focus in a hurry.

claystevens

The image quality is most determinded by the CMOS and lens. The pixel is only one of the parameters of the CMOS censor.

Villa82

In the same boat. I'm looking to buy a Digital SLR Camera (Canon or Nikon), it's my first SLR so looking for beginner/intermediate. Pricing range up to €600

pixbyjohn

Villa82 wrote: »

In the same boat. I'm looking to buy a Digital SLR Camera (Canon or Nikon), it's my first SLR so looking for beginner/intermediate. Pricing range up to €600

Go into Gunns, Conns or Berminghams and hold a camera to see which feels right for you in that price range. Also start thinking about lens too. Good luck

osprey

Good points made there, I'm a photographer full time for the best part of 4 years and I still maintain the best camera is the one in your hand. Megapixels matter not to 90% of amateur or indeed pro shooters. Glass and sensor sets are key.

carlowplayer

One last important question will the megapixel of a camera matter to pictures on my computer ie will it matter that i have the best megapixel camera and sensor when i upload them to my computer for people to see online.

shrapnel222

carlowplayer wrote: »

One last important question will the megapixel of a camera matter to pictures on my computer ie will it matter that i have the best megapixel camera and sensor when i upload them to my computer for people to see online.

it won't matter one bit in 99% of cases.

carlowplayer

i was thinking that...

5uspect

carlowplayer wrote: »

i was thinking that...

Most monitors are around the 2MP mark. Any camera over 10MP will do fine for most prints unless you want something very large. Your average SLR is getting close to 20MP with a few notable exceptions.

This isn't really a good measure of a camera however. Signal to noise ratio and dynamic range are major factors in any ADC. Camera image quality depends on how sensitive the camera is to light. If you have a physically big chip with larger area photo sites then you will get a cleaner image. So a full frame camera will be better than a compact with a tiny sensor.

Also factor in lens support, autofocus performance, frame rate, ergonomics, and of course budget and you can start to pick a good camera.

Villa82

pixbyjohn wrote: »

Go into Gunns, Conns or Berminghams and hold a camera to see which feels right for you in that price range. Also start thinking about lens too. Good luck

Cheers for that