12 Megapixel Digital SLR Cameras |
Page updated: October 2009
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A 12 megapixel digital SLR camera is the right choice for you if you want a lot of flexibility when it comes to cropping and printing your photos. At the full 12 megapixels, you can make beautiful crystal-clear prints all the way up to 18x24 inches. If you're not overly fanatical about image quality, you can push that print size all the way up to 28x42 inches. You can also crop your photos agressively and still make large-scale prints. Even if you cut out a whopping 50% of your original photo, you've still got an image with 6 megapixels, which is more than enough to make a nice 11x14 or 8x10 print if you so desire. |
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Latest 12 MP SLR Guide
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Latest 12MP Camera Models
While there used to be only a handful 12 megapixel digital SLR cameras you could buy, that's no longer the case.
10 megapixels was once the threshold that most DLSR manufacturers aimed for...not anymore.
Today, more and more cameras include a 12 megapixel sensors, so you've got plenty of options to choose from.
CANON
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Canon Rebel XSi (450D)
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April 2008 |
The XSi kit includes an image-stabilized lens, paired with the camera's dust control and live view system.
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$600 USD
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NIKON
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Nikon D300s
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Sept. 2009 | The D300s is an upgrade to the powerful D300 and includes a 51-point autofocus, live view LCD and a 7 photo-per-second continuous speed. The big new feature on the D300s is the ability to capture High Definition 720p video (an external microphone port will also improve audio quality). |
$1,800 USD (body only)
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Nikon D5000
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April 2009 |
The D5000 takes the small size of the Nikon D60 and jams in many of the features of the D90 including its video capture mode. Unique to the D5000 (compared to other Nikon DSLRs) is an LCD screen that flips out from the camera body.
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$750 USD
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Nikon D90
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Sept. 2008 |
The D90 is the very first digital SLR to include a video capture mode. In addition, it features an 11-point autofocus, dust control and a 4.5 photo-per-second speed.
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$1,200 USD
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Nikon D700
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Sept. 2008 | The D700 is one of Nikon's full frame digital SLR cameras. It has an incredible ISO range from 100 to 25600, a 51-point autofocus system and a continuous speed of 5 photos per second. |
$2,700 USD (body only)
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Nikon D300
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Nov. 2007 | A camera built with semi-professional photographers in mind, the D300 is a workhorse: it rips through shots at speeds of 6 per second or 8 per second (with an optional battery grip) and it includes an advanced autofocus and metering system. |
$1,500 USD (body only)
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OLYMPUS
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Olympus E-P1
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July 2009 | The E-P1 is the first micro 4/3rds digital camera released by Olympus. Inside its small frame you'll find built-in image stabilization, dust control, live view and HD video capture. The one thing that it lacks relative to the other cameras listed here is an optical viewfinder. |
$800 USD
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Olympus E-620
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May 2009 | An upgrade to the E-520, the E-620 includes an LCD that flips out from the camera body, built-in image stabilization, dust control and an enhanced live view mode. |
$700 USD
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Olympus E-30
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Jan. 2009 | The E-30 includes special "art filters" that let you enhance the images you take without needing a computer. In addition, the E-30 is also a responsive camera, capable of capturing 5 photos per second, and it has an LCD that flips out from the camera body for high and low angle shots. |
$995 USD
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PENTAX
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Pentax K-x
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Oct. 2009 | The K-x is awash with features: it's small and light with a 720p video capture mode, built-in image stabilization and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capacity. An 11-point autofocus and 4.7 photo per second speed tops things off. Of note: the camera will be available in white, red and blue in addition to black. |
$650 USD
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SONY
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Sony DSLR-A500
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Oct. 2009 | The A500 is an all-around shooter with a reasonable price. Included in the camera are built-in image stabilization, dust control, a live view LCD (that flips out from the camera body) and an in-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode that automatically blends multiple images with different exposures. |
$850 USD
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Sony DSLR-A700
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Nov. 2007 | The A700 is Sony's second digital SLR camera, and it includes an 11-point autofocus, built-in image stabilization and dust control. The camera body is dust and moisture resistant, and the magnesium alloy frame makes the camera lightweight but sturdy. |
$750 USD (body only)
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