Best Pro DSLR Cameras 2024

For professionals and serious fine art photographers, the higher performance Pro level DSLRs are the cameras of choice. They have large "full frame" sensors the size of a 35mm slide, which makes them ideal for high performance precision photography.

Cheaper DSLRs are cheap in part because they have smaller sensors. When it comes to the ultimate in picture quality, sensor size is everything, while megapixel count is almost irrelevant. Pro DSLRs also tend to have faster action and a wider array of features. They are heavier, more rugged and better suited to use in harsh environments.

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    Canon EOS 5D Mark III  camera
    Best Price Amazon $2,385.00
    • 22.3 megapixels
    • Sensor: Full Frame (35mm), 36 × 24 mm
    • Weight: 33.5 oz
    • 1080p 30fps video
  2. 2
    Canon EOS 6D  camera
    Best Price Adorama $1,499.00
    • 20.2 megapixels
    • Sensor: Full Frame (35mm), 36 × 24 mm
    • Weight: 26.7 oz
    • 1080p 30fps video
  3. 3
    Nikon D810  camera
    Best Price Adorama $2,796.95
    • 36.3 megapixels
    • Sensor: Nikon FX, 35.9 × 24 mm
    • Weight: 34.9 oz
    • 1080p 60fps video
  4. 4
    Nikon D610  camera
    Best Price Adorama $1,496.95
    • 24.3 megapixels
    • Sensor: Nikon FX, 35.9 × 24 mm
    • Weight: 26.8 oz
    • 1080p 30fps video
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    Canon EOS 1D X  camera
    Best Price Amazon $2,300.00
    • 18.1 megapixels
    • Sensor: Full Frame (35mm), 36 × 24 mm
    • Weight: 47.3 oz
    • 1080p 30fps video

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