It wasn't always clear from reading up on websites and forums what exactly are the differences between consumer DSLRs and pro DSLRs. I'm making a short generic list here of what Nikon pro cameras may have that consumer one's don't (listed according to how important they were to me)
Me? All I really want is a little more than 3MP (my current Canon A510) to make nicer larger prints, greater depth of field freedom, and a little less of that annoying softness and blue fringing that comes with cheaper optics.
Also, as a random tidbit: if you want to compare a DSLR lens (made for the DX format sensor) to a film camera lens for the Nikon's the multiplying factor is 1.5. So the 28-80 kit lens that came with my F65 will work as a 42-120 lens on a Nikon DSLR. As a corollary, the 18-55 kit lens with the D40 does the same work as the 28-80 for the film camera.
- Aperture stop down to preview depth of field
- Fast mechanical shutter (rather than a combination of slow mechanical shutter and sensor gating which can lead to streaking in extreme situations )
- Exposure bracketing (shoot three or more shots in quick succession with slightly different exposure levels)
- 1/3 EV steps for ISO rating (i.e. pro cameras can do ISOs inbetween 100 and 200)
- Motor for AF lens in body (If you have many old lenses this counts as a cost savings)
- Metal body that can withstand physical shocks better
- Dust removal on the sensor
- More auto focus points
- Top panel LCD for settings summary
Me? All I really want is a little more than 3MP (my current Canon A510) to make nicer larger prints, greater depth of field freedom, and a little less of that annoying softness and blue fringing that comes with cheaper optics.
Also, as a random tidbit: if you want to compare a DSLR lens (made for the DX format sensor) to a film camera lens for the Nikon's the multiplying factor is 1.5. So the 28-80 kit lens that came with my F65 will work as a 42-120 lens on a Nikon DSLR. As a corollary, the 18-55 kit lens with the D40 does the same work as the 28-80 for the film camera.
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