Top 10 Full Frame Cameras

Unlike mirrorless cameras, this full-frame DSLR is bulky and heavy - it weighs 1 kg. Nevertheless, it lies perfectly in the hands - both in terms of convenience and aesthetically. The abundance of switches on the body and other controls may confuse the photographer at first, but all this is done to quickly set the parameters without wandering through the menu. You just need to give yourself time to get used to, but later save it in the process of shooting.

There are complaints from users about the functionality: the burst shooting speed is only 4.4 frames / sec., the clipboard stores no more than 17 RAW files and 40 frames of JPEG format. But compared to its predecessor, the Pentax K-1, Mark II has been improved in three areas: increased sensitivity to ISO 819200, enhanced autofocus system algorithms, modified sensor-shift shooting to obtain highly detailed images without a tripod by superimposing 4 frames on top of each other (Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution).

4D Focus Hybrid AF is fast, precise and works in perfect tandem with AE. Even when the shutter is released, the technique monitors the movements of objects - artificial intelligence analyzes a lot of data, focusing on the desired character. The AI ​​algorithm is built on information about faces, eyes, colors, shapes, distance. The full-frame picture is 93% covered by the AF area - and this is as many as 425 contrast focus points and 693 phase focus points.

Users express their special thanks to Sony engineers for the new grip design: it has become much more convenient to hold a mirrorless camera, which is very important for videographers who shoot dynamic scenes with their hands. Autofocus is so good that when shooting video, you can focus solely on the composition of the frame. A simple ergonomic solution to enlarge the buttons appeals to photographers working in extreme shooting conditions - in the cold they may not take off their gloves.

Each new generation of Sony mirrorless cameras is fundamentally improving, and taking into account the wishes of the owners. Only the E-mount and full-frame sensor (35 mm CMOS Exmor R c 42.4 MP) remained unchanged, which is still considered one of the best on the market. The potential of the ILCE-7RM3 mirrorless camera is huge - it has proven itself perfectly in landscape, interior, studio photography. But the portrait mode deserves special attention: autofocus on the eyes searches for the right face, even when looking down, into the distance, or the subject is in backlight. And with the latest software update, you can create professional portraits of both people and animals.

Judging by the reviews, the camera is a pleasure to work with: the picture is lively and detailed, the menu is responsive, and the stabilizer is even more effective. Interface improvements are very useful, especially the joystick for selecting the AF point, the touch screen and the ability to fine-tune the buttons to the needs of the photographer.

In 2017-18the device was awarded the highest positions in the world ratings of TIPA World Awards, RedDot, DPReview, etc. The triumphal categories are “Best high-end camera” and “Best design”. As befits the winner, the technical filling is impeccable. With this DSLR, Nikon pioneered full-resolution silent shooting, as well as focus peaking and stacking, indispensable options for manual focus fans.

The camera is ideal for advertising shooting, including sports. Owners can print on extra-large paper media with stunning resolution and detail (45.4 MP). In addition, you can shoot full-frame videos in 4K resolution. In addition to the advertising field, users are very satisfied with the performance of the DSLR in nature, weddings and in the fashion industry. Flawless color reproduction allows you to build scenes with dark backgrounds, thick shadows, creative lighting. All thanks to the ISO 64-25600 range. and backlit matrix.

The EOS 6D is the world's first full-frame DSLR with Wi-Fi and GPS on board. Thanks to the Wi-Fi module, the camera transmits data to a smartphone, tablet, PC, DLNA Smart TV. It is convenient to immediately upload photos to social networks directly from the camera. The happy owner of the DSLR can release the shutter at will and manage the settings from a mobile device.

Why did real users fall in love with the "six"? Of course, for the perfect balance of price and quality. Therefore, the pros feel some «compromises» in technical terms: shutter speed range starts at 1/4000, viewfinder coverage does not occupy the entire frame area (97%), focus points «bunch up» closer to the center, there are only 11 of them. However, sophisticated photographers appreciate the impressive 20 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, complete with top-end optics. The most serious advantages they call the highest detailing of pictures, unmistakable white balance in automatic mode, fine color reproduction settings.

Before you is one of the first mirrorless cameras with a mechanical shutter closing when turned off - this is how reliable protection of the matrix from dust pollution is implemented. There was a transition to a new RF mount shortened to 20 cm, and an adapter was developed for the previous mount formats (EF, EF-M). The settings system is thought out for ardent individualists: program each button for personal convenience.

Weakness - «voracity» in terms of energy consumption, however, this is a standard drawback of mirrorless cameras. Not all Canon fans are happy with the presence of a single SD-format memory slot, since there is support for high-speed UHS-II cards. The overall summary of the viewfinder is excellent quality. This applies to all aspects: OLED technology, 3.7 megapixels, live picture: no noise, no freezes and no strobe. The advantages over a DSLR are obvious - this is the compactness of the electronic sight due to the absence of a mirror and pentaprism, as well as silence in operation and no vibration of the optics.

One of the most expressive elements of a mirrorless camera is the back-illuminated sensor.In the back-illuminated matrix, light falls on the thinnest substrate up to 15 microns thick. This technology is designed for astronomical photography, and gives the owner of a professional mirrorless camera the ability to shoot in any light conditions. The resolution of the matrix is ​​impressive: 54.4 million pixels allow you to produce RAW files, lossless compressed with a depth of 14-bit, 90 MB in size. Lossless Compressed or lossless compression is considered the best option for saving «raw» RAW, since data is not lost, but, as it were, «archived»to appear in its entirety when processing a photo.

Users also fell in love with the status OLED display without information overload. The network says that the interface of this full-frame mirrorless camera is very similar to interacting with a SLR camera in appearance and menu structure. The model is considered a comfortable transition to a new design.

The newest class of cameras are digital mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses. Technomasterpiece from Panasonic - the world's first camera with shooting HLG-photo; the abbreviation stands for hybrid logarithmic gamma. The standard gives the best dynamic range compatible with the digital environment. The palette will become larger, and the color reproduction will become more natural, and without oversaturation in peak highlights.

The Lumix DC-S1R and DC-S1 saw the light together, two "twin brothers". The first sample has a 47-megapixel matrix and a gorgeous resolution of 8368x5584 versus 24 MP and 6000x4000 for the second camera.Of the minuses, it cannot shoot video in HLG 10-bit format, so color-sensitive videographers will prefer a model without an R index. The weight and size of the case may shock an experienced owner of mirrorless equipment, but at their expense, the developers managed to introduce a large battery with a resource of 380 frames (1150 in power saving mode).

The Nikon D6 is the latest release of the year and is hailed as the most powerful autofocus system in the brand's history. The full-frame DSLR has a Multi-CAM 37K fine-tuning AF module with TTL phase detection, and 105 cross-type focus points handle a wider range of situations, work faster and more accurately than unidirectional line pairs. The sensitive AF points fire from -4.5 EV (ideal for night photography), and 15 of them are compatible with f/8.

The manufacturer has relied on unprecedented accuracy and speed of photography, so the product is of interest to photographers of complex genres - sports journalists, reporters in hot spots. Shooting speed up to 14fps, real-time file transfer is the fastest in the industry by adopting 1000BASE-T standard. Images can be supplemented with voice notes and a copyright statement.

Reviewers jokingly call this full-frame camera «machine gun»: Continuous shooting at 16 fps with mirror locked up, 14 fps with AF activated. This is by far the highest speed of the camera. Canon's professional full-frame DSLR is well suited for shooting video and quality movies. Particularly impressive is the autofocus with 61 focus points, of which 41 are cross-type. Dual Pixel technology, or CMOS autofocus sensor, is implemented for high-quality, smooth tracking of a moving subject. You can also select the focus area manually by touching the touch screen during recording.

Definitely photographers buy the best premium equipment not for «greenhouse» operating conditions. Even if you have extreme action scenes in your plans, don't worry - the camera is extremely sturdy, with a magnesium alloy body that is splashproof and comes with a built-in top-grip handle.