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If you’re just starting out and by some fluke you’re not already entrenched in the Canon vs. Nikon rivalry, you have some decisions to make. Choosing a camera isn’t as simple as it sounds. It’s the tool that will be the cornerstone of your business, and that can be a little bit daunting, to say the least. Especially when there are a million other things on the consumer market competing for your attention. So. To help you out, and with the advice of our epic community, we’ve rounded up six of the best — our favourite camera bodies. Check them out.
1. Canon 5D Mark IV
The Canon EOS 5D series is probably one of the most ubiquitous cameras of the digital age. This beast has a super high-resolution sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video capture, touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and for those rainy wedding days, robust weather sealing. It’s clean high ISO, impressive dynamic range, and killer autofocus system makes it a super competitive camera whether you’re shooting weddings, portraits, landscapes, or interiors.
2. Sony A7III
The Sony a7iii is a formidable full frame, mirrorless camera. And despite how small it is, it packs a punch. It’s a sweet little balance of resolution, speed, and affordability and it's a great place to start as a newbie photographer. If you think you might spring off into the world of video, this little camera can be built out to suit your needs. With a dynamic range, autofocus system, and drive speed to put the Canon 6D Mark II to shame, the SONY a7iii represents all the new, exciting, and shiny things that are possible with mirrorless cameras these days.
3. Canon 6D Mark II
The Canon 6D is a great full-frame camera if you haven’t quite shot enough weddings to justify a Canon 5D Mark IV. It won’t be the first choice for long-standing professionals, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have anything going for it. It’s the perfect camera for the right person. It’s super light--the lightest full-frame DSLR ever, to be exact. And with its weather resistance, it’s a great camera to take with you wherever the job leads you.
4. Nikon D750
We’re all for condensing large-format image quality into a light little camera, and the Nikon D750 does this well. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists, it’s one of the better cameras you can get at its price point, and focuses and shoots well in low lighting scenarios. And if you love shooting without a viewfinder, the Nikon D750 has a handy little flippy screen, too, making it first one of its kind!
5. Canon 80D
The Canon EOS 80D is the common tool of choice for passionate enthusiast photographers, and for good reason. It’s got a 24-million-pixel sensor and a 45-point hybrid AF system -- quite the step up from the 19-point AF system of its predecessor, the 70D. Although it falls short in every area except price when up against the 5D Mark IV, it’s a great camera and a serious improvement from the 70D.
There’s no doubt about it - the camera has come a long way from the early days of photographers under black cloaks and point-and-shoot holiday Kodak snaps. Even just a decade ago, the DSLR was the obvious option for professional photographers. But with mirrorless cameras advancing, the choice becomes a little harder. Here are some pros and cons to demystify it all for you:
Pros of DSLR cameras:
Optical viewfinders mean no delay!
Generally quicker autofocus
More lens compatibility
Cons of DSLR cameras:
Heavier
More expensive
Generally slower continuous shooting speeds
Buying a camera isn’t as simple as it once may have been, but we hope that this little roundup has given you some guidance.
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