Best Full Frame Digital SLR – Comparison and Reviews

Best Full-Frame Digital SLRs- This is a roundup of the top-rated full frame digital SLRs.. Full frame Digital SLRs have the same size imaging sensor as a frame of 35mm film (used in film SLRs). These type of SLRs are used by Professionals as they will give you a bigger and brighter viewfinder, more light sensitivity, and you can use 35mm lenses without a conversion factor. Compare the important features and reviews of the full frame SLRs listed below. The full frame DSLR with HD Video is the Canon 5D Mark II.

Best Rated Full Frame Digital SLRs

Canon 5D Mark II	Sony Alpha A900	Nikon D700	Nikon D3x
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Full Frame 21.1 Megapixels Full HD Movies ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View No built-in flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Exposure Durability 150,000 Burst Mode: 3.9 fps 6.0″ x 4.5″ x 2.9″ Digic 4 Processor Movie resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps External Mic Jack	Full Frame 24.6 Megapixels No Movie Mode ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 pixels No Live View No built-in flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Exposure Durability 100,000 Burst Mode: 5.0 fps 6.1″ x 4.6″ x 3.25″ Dual BIONZ processors SteadyShot inside camera image stabilization	Full Frame 12.1 Megapixels No Movie Mode ISO 200-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Exposure Durability 150,000 Burst Mode: 5.0 fps 5.8″ x 4.8″ x 3.0″	Full Frame 24.5 Megapixels No Movie Mode ISO 100-1600 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 920,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Exposure Durability 300,000 Burst Mode: 5.0 fps 6.3″ x 6.2″ x 3.4″ Nikon EXPEED processor Dual CF Cards




Glossary of Terms

Full Frame = All of the cameras listed on this page have a full frame imager/sensor. This means that the sensor is the same size as 35mm film. 35mm lenses will operate on these DSLRs with the same focal lengths as they do on 35mmfilm cameras. 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 video camcorder as well as an SLR. 1080p is blu-ray qualilty and runs at different frame rates. At 30fps (30 frames per second) this is normal video speed. At 24 fps this is the rate at which motion picture film is shot (also known as 24p). The season finale of the show House was recently filmed with a Canon 5D Mark II using the HD 1080p 24fps 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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