Professional Photography: Why Opting for Nikon Equals Exceptional Quality

Needless to say, the camera brand is not crucial for the quality of your photos. Cheap cameras from some of the less popular brands which will do just fine, but there is a reason behind all the hype around the well known brands. Quality and reliability are the main reasons why you should spend some extra cash on your new DSLR camera.

Personally, Nikon DSLR cameras are my favourite. The company dates back from the early 1900s and since then it has produced a large number of memorable cameras and exceptional lenses. Their main competitor in the DSLR camera market is Canon and the two of them are constantly trying to outdo each other. Thanks to that, they keep pushing the standards for top quality DSLR cameras.

Although all of the Nikon cameras produce images with amazing colour and detail, you should buy Nikon camera that will match your level of experience in order to get the most out of it. Here are the different levels of performance you might want to consider.

• Beginner cameras are very easy to operate for newbie photographers and they allow people to make a smooth transition from point-and-shoot to a DSLR camera.
• Intermediate are a step up in price but you get your money’s worth with the much faster performance, the sophisticated focus system and, of course, more settings.
• Advanced cameras are recommended only if you have a lot of experience in using DLSR cameras or if you mean to start a business and make a living out of photograpy.
• Professional Nikon DSLR cameras are intended for highly trained professionals and they are way too expensive for most consumers.

I also made a list of some of the models that I have had the chance to work with and would recommend for any photography enthusiast that is looking to buy Nikon camera.

Nikon D3200 is a beginner level camera, but it is quite far from basic with 24 megapixels, 4 photos per second, wide ISO range, full HD video, and wireless compatible. This camera is able to capture a huge range of photographic subjects.

Nikon D5200 is an intermediate level camera with 24 megapixels, a 39 point autofocus, a flexible 3 inch LCD screen, ISO up to 25600, and of course, Full HD video. This camera allows you to print images at larger sizes due to the high megapixel count. The big number of focus points will make sure that the subject is in focus even if they are active and off-center. However, if you are not sure that you can take full advantage of this camera, you should go for the beginner level models.

Nikon D800 is a semi-pro level camera with a full frame, 36 megapixels, 51 point atuofocus, advanced light metering, ISO up to 25600, and Full HD video. This camera is aimed at professional photographers and the sophisticated metering system is designed to capture the most accurate exposures in all kinds of lighting conditions.

As I said before, these are only a few of the models I’ve had the chance to work with. There are new ones coming out every year and each is more advanced than the previous one. Be sure to buy a Nikon camera only from official retailers that have guarantees and customer support that is willing to help you make the choice and answer any questions you might have.