Key Features:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\nWhy So Popular?\u00a0<\/strong>Two years after it was first introduced, the Canon EOS 70D tops the camera best-seller list. Packed with advanced features such as a new (for its day) 20MP sensor, a wider ISO range, and a zippy-fast AF system, the 70D nailed both exposure and focus in our field tests, especially in tricky lighting situations. And, with its price lowered to just under a grand, resistance, it appears, was futile.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key Features:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n- 20.2 Megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor (23.7\u00d715.7mm)<\/li>\n
- Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus<\/li>\n
- Built-in Wi-Fi<\/li>\n
- 14-bit A\/D Conversion<\/li>\n
- ISO range 100-25,600<\/li>\n
- Full HD video up to 1080p at 30 or 24fps, 720p at up to 60fps.<\/li>\n
- Buil-in stereo mic<\/li>\n
- Flip-out 3-inch touch screen LCD with 1.040k dot resolution<\/li>\n
- 7fps Burst Rate<\/li>\n
- 19-point cross-type AF system with f\/2.8 dual cross-type AF center point<\/li>\n
- Intelligent viewfinder with superimposed LCD display<\/li>\n
- Many in-camera creative features<\/li>\n
- Scene intelligent Auto mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wow factor:<\/strong>\u00a0Revamped autofocus system is one of the fastest on the block.<\/p>\n<\/span>2.\u00a0Canon EOS 7D Mark II\u00a0()<\/span><\/h4>\nWhy So Popular?\u00a0<\/strong>The most advanced Canon APS-sensor camera, the 7D Mark II borrows innovations from both lower and higher-cost cameras. It has more AF points and on-sensor phase detection (borrowed from the 70D), a sports-friendly 10fps drive mode, dual processors, and improved buffer depth. Some of its features even outpace its pro siblings such as the 5D Mark II. As a result, this camera\u2019s a great choice for sports and action photographers. Yes, that includes pro shooters.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key Features:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n- 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor<\/li>\n
- Magnesium construction<\/li>\n
- Dust and weather resistant<\/li>\n
- GPS<\/li>\n
- 65 AF points, all cross-type<\/li>\n
- Intervalometer<\/li>\n
- 10fps burst rate<\/li>\n
- 1080p HD video at 60fps<\/li>\n
- 100% coverage optical viewfinder<\/li>\n
- 3-inch, 1040k dot LCD monitor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wow Factor:<\/strong>\u00a010fps drive mode and the ability to shoot 1,000 JPEG images in a row without interruption.<\/p>\n<\/span>3.\u00a0Nikon D7100\u00a0($796.95)<\/span><\/h4>\nWhy So Popular?<\/strong>\u00a0Even though it has been replaced by the D7200, the Nikon D7100 is a perennial favorite thanks to its 24MP CMOS sensor, fast shooting abilities, HD Video capture and overall ruggedness. It borrows Auto ISO Program mode from the D800, and it delivered top image quality when tested by DxOLabs. What makes it a best-seller this year? To make room for its successor, the D7100\u2019s price has been dramatically lowered.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key Features:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n- 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor<\/li>\n
- Xpeed 3 processor<\/li>\n
- ISO range 100-6400<\/li>\n
- 6fps continuous shooting<\/li>\n
- 51-point AF system, 15 cross-type sensors<\/li>\n
- 2016 pixel RGB metering sensor<\/li>\n
- 1080 60i\/30p HD video, built-in mic and external mic jack<\/li>\n
- Pentaprism finder, 100% coverage<\/li>\n
- 3.2-inch 1.2 million dot LCD monitor<\/li>\n
- Dust and water resistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wow Factor:<\/strong>\u00a0First Nikon to not have a low-pass filter, resulting in improved image quality.<\/p>\n<\/span>4.\u00a0Nikon D3300with 18-55mm f\/3.5-5.6G VR II\u00a0($456.95)<\/span><\/h4>\nWhy So Popular?<\/strong>\u00a0One of the lowest-priced DSLRs to feature the magnificent Sony 24MP APS sensor, the Nikon D3300 is ideal for snapshooters who want top-quality images and access to Nikon\u2019s legendary lineup of lenses. It also has dozens of special effects, in-camera image retouching, and a sweet optical viewfinder.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key Features:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n- 24.2MP APS-C sensor<\/li>\n
- 3-inch 921k dot LCD monitor<\/li>\n
- Optical pentamirror viewfinder<\/li>\n
- 700-shot battery life<\/li>\n
- 5fps burst rate<\/li>\n
- 11-point AF system<\/li>\n
- 1080\/60p HD video capture<\/li>\n
- ISO range 100-12,800, expandable to 25,600<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wow Factor:<\/strong>\u00a0700 shots per battery charge, ease of use.<\/p>\n<\/span>5.\u00a0Canon EOS Rebel T5 with EF-S 18-55mm\u00a0($399.00)<\/span><\/h4>\nWhy So Popular?\u00a0<\/strong>This no-frills DSLR offers very good image quality, light weight and beginner-friendly Feature Guide and Creative Auto. Great bang for the buck.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key Features:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n- 18MP APS-C sensor<\/li>\n
- ISO range 100-6400, extendable to 12,800<\/li>\n
- 1080\/30p HD video<\/li>\n
- 9-point AF<\/li>\n
- 3fps burst rate<\/li>\n
- RAW and JPEG<\/li>\n
- 3-inch 460-k dot LCD monitor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wow Factor:<\/strong>\u00a0Feature guide explains how cameras works, holds your hand through the picture-taking process<\/p>\n<\/span>6.\u00a0Pentax K-3 Digital SLR Camera Body\u00a0($749.00)<\/span><\/h4>\nWhy So Popular?\u00a0<\/strong>Feature-packed, weather-sealed and an enhanced version of one of the best APS sensors in the business, the Pentax K-3 is a powerhouse camera that claims to deliver clean images at high ISOs and under low light shooting conditions. It\u2019s also a popular choice for astrophotographers because it uses onboard GPS to calculate celestial movement so stars are rendered as points of light instead of light trails. The camera offers faster performance and outstanding built-in shake-reduction. Overall, its feature set is that of a camera costing hundreds of dollars more.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key Features:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n- 24MP CMOS sensor<\/li>\n
- Built-in GPS<\/li>\n
- PRIME III image processor (same one as is found on Pentax 645Z)<\/li>\n
- Weather sealed<\/li>\n
- Operates down to -10 degrees C<\/li>\n
- 8.3fps<\/li>\n
- ISO range 100-52,000<\/li>\n
- Built-in Shake Reduction, claimed up to 4.5 stops effectiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wow Factor:\u00a0<\/strong>The selectabe anti-aliasing filter gives you even better image quality when you need it.<\/p>\n<\/span>7.\u00a0Canon EOS Rebel SL1 with EF-S 18-55mm lens\u00a0($499)<\/span><\/h4>\nWhy So Popular?\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s the smallest and lightest DSLR in the world (25% smaller than the Canon T5) but is a full-featured digital camera for anyone from snapshooters stepping up to serious shooters who want something smaller. Canon sacrificed some exterior controls to help shrink the camera and moved them into the menus, accessed via a touchscreen monitor. Hybrid autofocus makes it fast and nimble in the field. More than two years after it was announced, this camera is still going strong.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key Features:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n- New 18MP CMOS APS-C Sensor<\/li>\n
- ISO range 100-12800, expandable to 25,600<\/li>\n
- Up to 4fps burst rate<\/li>\n
- Full 1080p HD video at up to 30p<\/li>\n
- 3-inch, 1,040k dot touchscreen LCD<\/li>\n
- Optical mirror-prism viewfinder, 0.87x magnification<\/li>\n
- 9-point hybrid CMOS phase and contrast detection AF<\/li>\n
- Scene Intelligent Auto Mode<\/li>\n
- Advanced imaging Features<\/li>\n
- New Special Scene Modes<\/li>\n
- Compatible with EF\/EF-S lens, Canon Speedlite flash<\/li>\n
- 4.6\u00d73.6\u00d72.7 inches, 13 ounces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wow Factor:\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s the world\u2019s smallest DSLR; heck, italmost fits in the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n