Gadget of the Year 08 - Prosumer DSLR
31 Dec, 2008, 3:11 pm IST | Gagan Gupta
Our pic of the best prosumer DSLR cameras of 2008.
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2008 was an excellent year for DSLR cameras. While both Canon and Nikon continued to deliver excellent models across the range, smaller players like Pentax and Olympus were not far behind either. But what we're talking about here is strictly the prosumer category. With DSLR cameras, the more you spend,the better camera you can get. But we draw the line at Rs. 50,000, which by our consensus is the top limit most prosumers would like to spend at one shot on a DSLR body. So let's see, which DSLR cameras released in 2008 are worth the upgrade for current compact camera owners looking at taking the next step. DSLR of the Year - Canon EOS 450D It's a stiff competition between the Canon EOS 450D and the Nikon D60 with the EOS 450D winning by a hairline. The 450D is a great camera to upgrade to for compact camera owners mainly because it makes the jump a lot simpler. Firstly, it has live view, which can be used during manual modes, and should make compact camera owners feel right at home. Then it gives you an image that's "ready-to-use", in the way that it automatically saturates the image to the right extent, and adds that bit of punch that makes the pictures instantly appealing. This one's for the enthusiasts who are looking at absolute control. The Nikon color tones in the RAW mode are a more natural than other DSLR cameras in its category, which makes it ideal for users who want full control over the saturation and sharpness levels of the images. With a price like Rs. 29,990 (Body + Canon EF-S 18-55mm Lens), there's no doubt that the EOS 1000D is the best value for money option out there. Though I personally am not impressed with the light build quality, the specs are quite impressive! |
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