Best DSLR camera 2022: from beginner to pro Digital SLRs!!

 The best DSLR in 2022: classic camera designs still loved today!


  The best DSLRs still stack up really well against the latest mirrorless cameras,     especially if  you value old-school handling over the latest gadgets. Mirrorless cameras may be all the rage now, but DSLR design still offers a strong, chunky build, value for  money, and a range of lenses that mirrorless cameras have yet to match. We've tested   every DSLR on the market, and these are our favorites right now.


 THE BEST DSLRS YOU CAN BUY TODAY:

Best DSLR: Nikon D780



A DSLR still more than fit for purpose in the mirrorless age

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor: Full-frame FX format
Megapixels: 24.5
Size: 143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm
Lens mount: Nikon F
Stabilisation: Lens only
Video: 4K

REASONS TO BUY

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Traditional handling 
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Great battery life 
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Dual card slots

REASONS TO AVOID

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Large and heavy 
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High price compared to Z6.

The D780 is, in many ways, a Nikon Z6 (mirrorless) camera inside a traditional DSLR body. It’s clearly been designed for those who crave the traditional handling and feel of a DSLR camera, rather than flipping to mirrorless. If you’ve got a whole cabinet full of DSLR lenses too, you’re also more likely to crave a DSLR for your next model, too. 

Here, we’ve got something very impressive. It uses the same sensor and processor as the Z6, but thanks to the larger body, we’ve got room for dual memory card slots and a lot more direct control dials and buttons. There are also nifty features like 4K video recording, charging via USB and 12fps shooting. 

The D780 is a good whack more expensive than the Nikon Z6 with which it shares its technology, but it is cheaper than the Z6 II, the newer model. Either way, if you’ve got a bag full of DSLR lenses, you’ll be saving cash compared with swapping over a whole system.

Nikon D850T3 Award


Still one of the best cameras in the world

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor: Full frame FX-format CMOS
Megapixels: 45.7
Size: 146 mm x 124 mm x 78.5 mm
Lens mount: Nikon F
Stabilisation: Lens only
Video: 4K

REASONS TO BUY

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Superb AF
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Great handling
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Fantastic battery life 

REASONS TO AVOID

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SnapBridge (bluetooth connectivity) doesn’t always work .

In camera terms, the D850 might be getting on a bit, but it features a host of fantastic specs, available at a better price than ever. It’s a superb all-rounder which is well suited to professionals and advanced enthusiasts who want to photograph lots of different types of subjects. 

Advanced enthusiasts will also get a kick out of how well it handles a variety of different subjects. With a high-resolution 45.4 megapixel sensor, 4K video capture, a 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, a 153-point / 99 cross-type AF system that pretty much just nails it every time, and a sturdy body, you’re unlikely to be disappointed with what the D850 can deliver.

Canon EOS 90DT3 Award



A camera which proves that the DSLR isn’t quite dead yet

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor: APS-C
Megapixels: 32.5
Size: 140.7 x 104.8 x 76.8mm
Lens mount: EF/EF-S
Stabilisation: Lens only
Video: 4K

REASONS TO BUY

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Traditional handling 
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Fantastic battery life 
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Good workhorse camera

REASONS TO AVOID

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Single memory card slot
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Fairly bulky 
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Image stabilisation missing.

Although a couple of years old now, the 90D is still one of the newest models on our list, and despite its age, it’s still packing a lot of power for a mid-range offering and position in the market.

If you’re still very much interested in DSLR photography - if for example you already own an entry-level Canon model - this is the obvious step up choice for you. It’s also not a bad option for those looking to move up from some entry-level mirrorless cameras, too. 

DSLRs still have mirrorless rivals beat when it comes to battery life, and the 90D gives you a whopping 1300 shots per charge, making it ideal for situations where you can’t stop to charge. 

There’s also a host of other appealing features here, such as a super high-resolution 32.5-megapixel sensor, uncropped 4K video recording and an optical viewfinder that offers a 100% view of the scene.

Nikon D500T3 Award


4. NIKON D500

A super well-rounded DSLR that can help you get the best shots - no matter the subject

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor: DX, APS-C
Megapixels: 20.9
Size: 147 x 115 x 81 mm
Lens mount: Nikon F mount
Stabilisation: Lens only
Video: 4K

REASONS TO BUY

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Lots of easy access controls
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4K video recording

REASONS TO AVOID

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Live View focusing could be better
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Fixed screen.

One of the best APS-C DSLRs which is currently available on the market, this is an ideal all-rounder for those who shoot a little bit of everything.

It’s aimed primarily at advanced hobbyists, but it’s easily good enough to be used by professionals - especially as a second camera. 

It’s best if you can buy the camera with the 16-80mm kit lens, which is so much more than just your average kit optic, offering a wide f/2.8-4 maximum aperture range and producing high-quality images. 

It’s also available at a great price - compared to the launch price - so if you’ve been sitting on the fence when considering an upgrade, now could be a great time to go for it.

Nikon D7500T3 Award


5. NIKON D7500

A great all-rounder for those who shoot a bit of everything

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor: DX, APS-C
Megapixels: 20.9
Size: 135.5 x 104 x 72.5 mm
Lens mount: Nikon F mount
Stabilisation: Lens only
Video: 4K

REASONS TO BUY

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Great sensor and processor combination
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Lots of traditional controls
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Tilting touch-sensitive screen

REASONS TO AVOID

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Single SD card slot
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Connectivity can be unreliable at times.

If you find yourself lusting after a D500, but don’t quite have the funds available, consider instead the D7500. 

It shares many of the same specifications as its older brother, including the same sensor and processor combination but with a few compromises to help keep the price lower. 

A chunky and nicely textured body makes the D7500 a nice camera to hold and use, with some modern touches like a fully articulating touch-screen to satisfy those used to smartphones and the like. 

The trade-off for the lower price includes an autofocusing system that’s not quite on par with the D500, but still very good. You also don’t get the opportunity to shoot quite as fast, with 8fps available, but it’s still very useable for those who don’t shoot action every day.

Canon EOS 850DT3 Award


6. CANON EOS 850D

A new DSLR model for lovers of tradition

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor: APS-C sensor
Megapixels: 24.1
Size: 131.0 x 102.6 x 76.2mm
Lens mount: EF/EF-S
Stabilisation: 5-axis in-body
Video: 4K

REASONS TO BUY

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Decent autofocus 
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Excellent battery life 
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Vari-angle touchscreen

REASONS TO AVOID

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Small viewfinder 
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Low-quality feel 
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Only modest upgrade from 800D.

There have been very few DSLRs announced in recent months and years, but the 850D is the answer for photographers who like a traditional way of shooting and are looking for their first “proper” camera. 

Those looking for a strong set of new innovations won’t find that here, but you do get a solid set of specs, now with added 4K to get you started with. 

You also get a strong battery life, an optical viewfinder (albeit on the small side), and a good vary-angle LCD screen. Most importantly, the 850D is capable of producing some lovely images. 

If you’re not tied to a particular system, you might be better off going for one of the many mirrorless options out there, but if you’re convinced a DSLR is for you, the 850D is a solid starter option.





                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                   











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