5 Best DSLRs for Beginners 2017
DSLRs are getting more and more advanced every year and comes and many variety. This creates confusions on what to choose especially for beginners and first time buyers. Here are our top choices for beginners of 2017.
Also Read: Understanding DSLR specifications/
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Nikon D3400 – (Php 22,500)
Nikon D3400 replaces the Nikon D3300. Is it a worth upgrade? The answer is no, if you have D3300, better keep it. The only ‘big’ difference between the D3400 and D3300 is that the D3400 has built-in wifi and bluetooth. This is the entry-level camera of Nikon and the cheapest on their lineup. It’s price is cheap but it produces good image and on par with some high-end models.
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Canon 1300D – (Php 22,800)
Canon 1300D replaces the 1200D and there is no big difference on both of them. If you have limited budget you can go with the second-hand 1200D. This is an entry-level camera of Canon and the cheapest. But comparing it to Nikon D3400, Canon is way too behind. So why would you pick this instead of Nikon? The only reason is that Canon has better and cheaper lens lineup. After sales service is also better on Canon.
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Nikon D5500 – (Php 28,500)
Nikon D5500 belongs to Advanced Entry Level camera, the next level after Entry level Camera D3400. This is for individual that is more serious on their photography but have limited budgets. It offers you better auto focus, faster shooting speed and a tilting touch screen that the D3400 don’t offer.
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Canon 750D – (Php 33,291)
Among all of 5 cameras presented here, this Canon 750D is the best in terms of video features. It has the most accurate and faster auto focus on video and live view. It also have tilting touch screen which is very useable for video recording. If you are video recording a lot, this camera if for you.
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Pentax K-70
Pentax K-70 is their first DSLR with tilting LCD screen. It is also their first DSLR with auto focus on video. The auto focus on video is not as good as canon offers and may be annoying because it hunt focus often. In terms of features, this is the most affordable camera with weather sealing. This means that you can use it in rain without problems provided that you will also use a weather sealed lens. It also comes with a weather sealed lens.
