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5 Super budget DSLRs cameras
Choosing one of the Cheapest DSLRs is an excellent way to get started in photography without breaking the bank. Everyone is feeling the pressure as the cost of living issue worsens, but it’s crucial to remember that we can still enjoy our hobbies. It just pays to be prudent and save when possible.
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Here are some of the DSLRs Cameras which is best on the budget for beginners
Nikon D5300
Specifications
| Type of camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) |
| Effective angle of view | Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view |
| Effective pixels | |
| Effective pixels | 24.2 million |
| Image sensor | |
| Image sensor | 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor |
| Total pixels | 24.78 million |
| Dust-reduction system | Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
Nikon D3500
Specifications
| Type of camera | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) |
| Effective angle of view | Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view |
| Effective pixels | |
| Effective pixels | 24.2 million |
| Image sensor | |
| Image sensor | 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor |
| Total pixels | 24.78 million |
| Dust-reduction system | Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required) |
| Storage | |
| Image size(pixels) | 6000 x 4000 (Large: 24.0 M) 4496 x 3000 (Medium: 13.5 M) 2992 x 2000 (Small: 6.0 M) |
| File format | NEF (RAW): 12 bit, compressed JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Picture Control system | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be modified |
| Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
| File system | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, PictBridge |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Frame coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.85 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Eyepoint | 18 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Diopter adjustment | -1.7-+0.5 m-1 |
| Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Reflex mirror | Quick return |
| Lens aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled |
| Lens | |
| Autofocus support | Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time |
| Flash sync speed | X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower |
| Release | |
| Release mode | Single frame, continuous, quiet shutter release, self-timer |
| Frame advance rate | Up to 5 fps (Frame rates assume manual focus, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) |
| Self-timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures |
Canon Rebel T7 (EOS 2000D)
Specifications
| Year Introduced | 2016 | |
| Megapixels | 24.1 | |
| Total Pixels | 24.7 | |
| Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9mm | |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Pixel Size | 3.72µm | |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/6.0 | |
| Sensor Stabilization | N | |
| Lens Mount | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E | |
| FOVCF | 1.6x | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor | |
| Points | 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at center) | |
| Working Range | Center AF point: EV 0 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100) Other AF points: EV 1 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100) | |
| Modes | One-Shot AF Predictive AI Servo AF (AI Servo AF II) AI Focus AF | |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection | |
| Microadjustment | No | |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 10% of viewfinder) (3) Center weighted average metering | |
| Metering Range | EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) | |
| Exposure Comp | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB) | |
| AEB | 3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments | |
| ISO Sensitivity | AUTO (100-6400), 100-6400 in 1-stop increments ISO can be expanded to H: 12800 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-6400), 100-6400 (Whole stop increments) | |
| Shutter Speed | 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | |
| WB Settings | AWB (Ambience priority, White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 | |
| Custom WB | Yes, 1 setting can be registered |
Canon EOS Reel SL3 / EOS 250D
Specifications
| Year Introduced | 2019 | |
| Megapixels | 24.1 | |
| Total Pixels | 25.8 | |
| Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9mm | |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Pixel Size | 3.72µm | |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/6.0 | |
| Sensor Stabilization | N | |
| Lens Mount | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E | |
| FOVCF | 1.6x | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | Dual Pixel CMOS AF System. Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensor | |
| Points | 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at center, extra sensitivity at f/2.8) | |
| Working Range | EV -0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100) | |
| Modes | AI Focus One Shot AI Servo (AI Servo II algorithm) | |
| Point Selection | Via optical viewfinder: Automatic selection: 9 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF | |
| Microadjustment | No | |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | Via optical viewfinder: 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor with Evaluative, partial (approx. 9.0% of viewfinder), spot (center only, approx. 4.0% of viewfinder) and centre-weighted average available | |
| Metering Range | EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) | |
| Exposure Comp | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments | |
| AEB | 3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-25600), 100-25600 (in whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 51200 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 | |
| Shutter Speed | 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | |
| WB Settings | AWB (Ambience priority, White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber bias +/-9 levels 2. Magenta/ Green bias +/-9 levels | |
| Custom WB | Yes, 1 setting can be registered |
pentax k-70
Specifications
| Model Description | Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) | |
| Lens | KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens | |
| Image Capture Unit | Image Sensor | Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.5 x 15.6 (mm) |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 24.24 megapixels | |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 24.78 megapixels | |
| Dust Removal | SP coating and CMOS sensor operations | |
| Sensitivity (Standard output) | ISO AUTO/100 to 102400 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) | |
| Image Stabilizer | Sensor-shift Shake Reduction | |
| AA Filter Simulator | Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (3 frames) | |
| File Formats | File format | RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
| Recorded Pixels | JPEG: L(24M:6000×4000), M(14M:4608×3072), S(6M:3072×2048), XS(2M:1920×1280) RAW: (24M:6000×4000) | |
| Quality Level | RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available | |
| Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB | |
| Storage Medium | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards) | |
| Storage Folder | Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019…) or User assigned folder name (Default “PENTX”) | |
| Recording File | File Name: “IMGP****” or User assigned file name File name numbering: Sequential, Reset | |
| Viewfinder | Type | Pentaprism Finder |
| Coverage (FOV) | Approx. 100% | |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at infinity) | |
| Eye-Relief Length | Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.3mm (from the center of lens) | |
| Diopter Adjustment | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 | |
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen | |
| Live View | Type | TTL method using image sensor |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) AF area: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot Focus Peaking: ON/OFF | |
| Display | Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning | |
| LCD Monitor | Type | Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure, tempered-glass front panel |
| Size | 3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) | |
| Dots | Approx. 921K dots | |
| Adjustment | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable | |
| Outdoor View Setting | Adjustable ±2 step | |
| Night Vision LCD Display | ON/OFF | |
| White Balance | Type | TTL method using image sensor |
| White Balance | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image | |
| Fine Adjustment | Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis | |
| Autofocus System | Type | TTL: Phase-matching autofocus |
| Focus Sensor | SAFOX X, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center) | |
| Brightness Range | EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) | |
| AF Modes | Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A) | |
| AF Point Selection | Auto:11 points, Auto:5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot | |
| AF Assist Light | Dedicated LED AF assist light | |
| Metering | Type | TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering |
| Metering Range | EV0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) | |
| Exposure Modes | Auto Picture mode (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest), Scene Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb | |
| EV Compensation | ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected) | |
| AE Lock | Can be assigned to the AF/AE-L button | |
| Shutter | Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution |
| Shutter Speed | Auto:1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min.) | |
| Drive Modes | Mode Selection | [Still Image] Single Frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Remote Control (0s., 3s., Continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror-up, Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream [Movie] Remote Control * Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer/Remote Control * Mirror-up is possible to use with Self-timer * Multi-Exposure is possible to use with Continuous Shooting, Self-timer or Remote Control |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. approx. 6.0 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 40 frames, RAW: up to approx. 10 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 8 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 16 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 11 frames *ISO100 | |
| Multi-Exposure | Composite Mode(Additive/Average/Bright) Number of Shots(2 to 2000 times) | |
| Interval Shooting | [Interval Shooting] Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.･1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time [Interval Composite] Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.･1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Composite Mode: Additive/Average/Bright, Save Process: ON/OFF [Interval Movie] Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval:2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min･1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K), Start Interval:Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time [Star Stream] Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval:2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min･1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K), Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Fade-out: OFF/Low/Medium/High |