The best way to capture a moment is with a camera, but, if you decide to buy a camera, choose wisely whether you are going to use it for images or videos. Nikon, Canon, Sony or Pentax should be on top of your list.
According to Best Products, these are the best DSLR cameras to buy this Christmas, top 5 picks that are below $1000: Pentax K-70 is a successor to the K-50, it has a more advanced 24MP sensor, primary color filter, CMOS 23.5 x 16.6 mm, KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens and it weighs 688g approximately. It is outdoor-friendly, it can expand the boundaries of photography in harsh weather and demanding environments. With its high-sensitivity, it can capture dramatic scenes of nature in sharp, high-resolution images. Pentax K-70 costs $897.
Nikon D5500 has 24.2 MP image sensor with no optical low-pass filter for staggering sharpness, compact design with swiveling touchscreen Vari-angle LCD display, built-in Wi-Fi for instant photo sharing with a smartphone or tablet, FULL HD 1080/60p video recording with advanced movie features, creative in-camera filters and effects, built-in HDR and interval shooting, you can have this model for $847 (with a kit lens).
Canon EOS Rebel T6i has 24.2 APS-C CMOS sensor, 19-point autofocus system, hybrid CMOS AF III focus system (line view), 7560 pixel RGB + IR metering sensor with skin tone detection, 3” full articulating touchscreen LCD, 5 fps continuous shooting, 1080/30p video and Wi-Fi with NFC. $749 and it’s yours with a kit lens.
Nikon D3300 has 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS Image Sensor, 18-55mm VR image stabilization lens and 1080 FULL HD video with sound. You can take it everywhere its light, compact and reliable, for $547 with a kit lens you can buy the best Christmas present ever.
Canon EOS Rebel T5 has 18.0 MP CMOS (APS-C) image sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor for easy recording HD videos and high-resolution images, 3” LCD screen. For $399 you can capture all the greatest memories.
According to Switch Back Travel, with DSLR technology there are a number of outstanding cameras available at lower prices. For under $1,000 you can get Nikon, Canon, Sony or Pentax. Lately, built-in Wi-Fi is popular, as well as improved videos and flip-out screens.
According to Complex, there are a few things you should consider before you decide which product you want to buy, establish what you want to focus on, don’t overspend on the body of your camera, lenses are key for adding momentum, uniqueness and strength to your photography, decide if you want a video, photo or both, consider flash capabilities and learn what sensor size is and why it matters to you.