2008 DSLR Review - The Hits and Misses of the Year

2008 was an interesting year for DSLR photographers and, in general, even if you ignore the ultra-high-end announcements from Leica, and Red Hassleblad The three main players in the DSLR space (with Nikon and Canon are about 40 % market share and Sony with around 10%) all started milestone cameras. Below we present in detail their hits and misses.

Nikon

After their pioneering publications in 2007 with the Nikon D3 and D300, they set the bar high for the year 2008, but ingenerally not disappoint with four new committees:

Nikon D60

Although not revolutionary, the Nikon D60 replaces the D40x in Nikon's consumer lineup, into a smaller, better package to one of the smallest and lightest DSLR's ever made.

Nikon D700

Coming almost a complete surprise, the Nikon D700 was launched in mid-summer, with the 12-megapixel full-frame sensor from the flagship D3, but with a body like the D300. At $ 3000, showed the cameraNikon's commitment to FX, and the camera is now the choice for many professionals who do not need the weather seal, or the advanced features of the D3 (for example) wedding photographers.

But within months of its release, came out of the Sony A900 with a 24 megapixel full-frame sensor for the same MSRP and the Canon 5D Mark II came with a 21-megapixel full-frame sensor and 1080p HD video for $ 2700.

While the D700 is still the full package (the best auto-focus,argue that the best dosage and for the vast majority of 12 megapixels much), has it come under strong pressure from the higher-megapixel competitors. Only four months after their release, prices have fallen 25% street, down to the range $ 2300 for a U.S. model.

Nikon D90

Instead of the D80 has Nikon's lineup, the Nikon D90 the sensor from the renowned D300, which has slightly improved video and she wrapped him in a smaller, lighter body with scene modes and a fundamentalAutofocus and metering.

The Nikon D90 was the world's first DSLR HD video capture function to his 720p/24 fps mode. But a few weeks later, Canon announced a much more complete video, with its Canon 5D Mark II, video, and remains the weakest feature on the D90 lacks autofocus and only give very little control over key elements such exposure.

At $ 999, which helped companies to Nikon's consumer lineup, through the creation of a well with advancedConsumers in the Nikon D90 DSLR.

Nikon D3x

After years of rumors, Nikon finally announced that the high-megapixel camera, the 24-megapixel Nikon D3x.

The camera immediately resulted in a backlash, with its $ 8000 price point was the time of publication about double the price of the Nikon D3. This is the only noise was fueled further when she revealed the only significant differences between the D3 and D3x was the sensor and a slightly improved EXPEED processorcombined with the fact that Sony can a DSLR with the same size / megapixel sensor for producing only 3,000 U.S. dollars.

This camera is all to the studio / landscape photographers, and first tests have shown that the sensor cleaner at high ISO's than the Sony (but similar) with the 5D Mark II, which has fewer megapixels. So, as long as it is clearly an impressive camera, it remains to be seen, how many photographers actually justify the price.

Canon

In addition toSome DSLR's, you had two big releases in 2008.

Canon EOS 50D

The 40D, featured the Canon 50D Replacing a 15-megapixel sensor 1.6 crop, making it the highest pixel density available today, (equivalent to a 39-megapixel full-frame sensor).

But the first point was not particularly positive. Because of the high pixel density, the camera suffers more from the effects of diffraction, not about the high ISO capability of many hoped itwould, and outlines the issues with lenses longer than any predecessor. Nevertheless, it remains a solid camera at the current price of just over $ 1,000.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Probably the most important release of the year, offers the Canon 5D replacement of a 21-megapixel full-frame sensor, ISO functions like the new Nikon D3x, and it was the first DSLR full 1080p HD video capture function. (Despite initial problems, such as the infamous"black dot" problem), provides for an astounding $ 2700 Canon features, and for a home with what is arguably the best prosumer package on the market today and runs are hit.

Sony

After solidification of the consumer lineup, Sony went to the prosumer market with the Sony A900 with a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor for under 3,000 U.S. dollars.

Sony A900

The camera is lacking in basic features on today's Live View DSLR's as expected, but the next camera availablewith a 24-megapixel Nikon D3x is $ 8,000. However, the greatest competition is coming from the Canon 5D Mark II, which has a slightly lower resolution to 21 megapixels, but more than made up for it with its lower $ 2,700 price tag, full 1080p HD video mode and features like Live View.

While clearly an impressive camera to a stable price point, if you do not really need the higher resolution, it would be very difficult to get Sony to Canon.

Abstract

Withgroundbreaking cameras in Nikon D3x, Nikon D90, Canon 50D and Canon 5D Mark II, 2008 consolidated full-frame sensors on the market, witnessed a continued push towards higher megapixels, and saw the introduction of video on DSLR's.

We are pleased to be 2009, a interesting year. With adverse economic conditions and fierce competition for market share, we should see falling prices, and features such as video-style make for some interesting, if not groundbreakingCameras in the near future.

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