Best Digital SLRs $1000 to $1999 – Comparison and Reviews

September 24, 2011 by SmartReview
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Best Digital SLRs priced over $1000 and under $2000 – This is a roundup of the Top-Rated high end Digital SLRs. Prices of digital SLRs have dropped dramatically over the years, while features and capabilities have increased. This price range has more features than the low and mid range SLRs. Below is a comparison of the top rated SLRs in this price range, along with the key features and reviews for each model. The latest SLRs now have HD video movie modes.

Best Rated Digital SLRs Priced over $1000 and under $2000

Canon EOS 7D	Nikon D7000	Canon EOS 60D	Nikon D90 DX
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APS-C Imager 18.0 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in Flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 8 fps 5.8″ x 4.4″ x 2.9″ Dual Digic 4 Processors Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 60fps 720p @ 30fps External Mic Jack Exposure Durability 150,000	DX Imager 16.2 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in Flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 6.0 fps 5.2″ x 4.1″ x 3.0″ EXPEED2 processor Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 24fps 720p @ 30fps External Mic Jack Exposure Durability 150,000	APS-C Imager 18.0 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 1.04M pixels LCD Live View Built-in Flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 5.3 fps 5.7″ x 4.2″ x 2.9″ Digic 4 Processor Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 60fps 720p @ 30fps External Mic Jack Exposure Durability 100,000	DX Imager 12.3 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (720p) ISO 200-3200 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in Flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 4.5 fps 5.2″ x 4.1″ x 3.0″ EXSPEED Processor Movie Resolution: 720p @ 24fps Exposure Durability 100,000

Glossary of Terms

Full Frame Imager = This means that the imaging sensor is the same size as 35mm film. 35mm lenses will operate on these DSLRs with the same focal lengths as they do on 35mm film cameras.
APS-C Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on SLRs with APS-C imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. Nikon uses the terminology DX Imager for this size imager. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs.
DX Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on SLRs with DX imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. Nikon uses the terminology DX Imager for this size imager. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs. The DX imager is approximately the same size as the APS-C imager.
ISO = This refers to how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and ability to take pictures in low-light situations.
Live View = Allows you to preview your picture on the LCD screen instead of only through the viewfinder.
Burst Mode = This is how many pictures (or frames) can be taken rapid fire per second at maximum resolution.
HD Movie Mode = These cameras can operate as an HD camcorder as well as an SLR. We also list the resolution (1080p and 720p) with the (frames per second) for the HD movie mode.
External Mic Jack = This indicates that an External microphone jack is available. This is important for the best quality sound from your HD Video recording. You can use a wide array of microphones, including wireless, amplified and corded microphones.
Exposure Durability = How many pictures can you expect to get over the lifetime of the camera.
TFT LCD = This refers to the LCD screen in the back of the camera.

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