TOP 5 Affordable Full Frame Cameras

Nikon D610 body Price from 53 000 ₴ →

The most affordable fullframe from the entire Nikon camera line (if you do not take into account the old man-predecessor in the person of Nikon D600) can offer decent quality for a reasonable cost. In addition, you will receive dust and water protection, as well as the ability to choose accessories for all occasions.

The camera has a good-quality matrix manufactured by Sony, which allows you to take pictures with a wide dynamic range. This allows you not to lose details with a strong drop in the levels of shadows and light. For example, when shooting in a contoured lighting (against a light source). There is also no need to worry about the speed of reaction — the camera's "brains" are set up to shoot dynamic scenes, so you can safely take it with you to football or to a rally.

Only one "trouble" is upsetting — the inability to change the aperture value in LiveView mode, i.e. when viewing on the screen. This disadvantage is inherent in a series of amateur mirrors of the Japanese brand (Nikon D3300, Nikon D5300, etc.), but for some reason it surfaced in a more professional model. The screen, moreover, is non-sensory and you will have to set the shooting parameters by pressing the keys. They were not spared and placed a sufficient number.

In cases where using a flash is impossible or useless, good picture quality at high ISO will play into the hands. The noise level in a photo taken under conditions of lack of light will remain within the normal range up to ISO 6400-12800.

With the release of the six hundredth series of Nikon cameras, full-frame cameras have become more accessible to the general public. Sophisticated professionals may not have enough of an abundance of customizable controls, but for those who have decided to purchase their first full—frame camera, this is an excellent solution that will help to understand all the subtleties of the system.

Help. Fullframe (FF) is an abbreviation of the English Full Frame, which means "full frame". The physical dimensions of the matrices of full-frame cameras are 24x36 mm. These figures correspond to the size of a 35mm film frame — the most popular format in pre—digital times.

Canon EOS 6D body Price from 50 000 up to 65 000 ₴ →

The Canon camera got the laurels of the most compact full-frame DSLR in the world. Despite its small dimensions, the camera practically does not lag behind older models either in image quality or in ease of operation.

Why "practically"? Because the nuances inherent in the camera are not so small as to attribute it to professional cameras. First of all, they should include an 11-point focus system. It works fast, but in some cases there are simply not enough focus points and it can be difficult to focus on the object of shooting not in the centre of the frame. The second nuance is the lack of a built—in flash and a port for connecting headphones. The flash is easily replaced by an external one, and you will have to put up with the lack of a port. But the overall image quality and high operating values of photosensitivity are completely on par with more advanced models.

The SLR differs from its closest competitors by the presence of wireless Wi-Fi and GPS modules. In full-frame models, they are still akin to the exotic. With the help of Wi-Fi, photos are easy to share on smartphones or tablets, and by turning on GPS, you will not puzzle over where this or that picture was taken. The fly in the ointment — the included modules reduce battery life almost twice (up to about 300-400 shots).

The camera will be an excellent purchase for those who want to switch to a full frame for relatively little money. It fully corresponds to the stated price tag and fulfills it 100%.

Sony A7 body

The premiere of the first—of-its-kind mirrorless full-frame sensor created a real revolution in the photo industry in 2013 — such a symbiosis of technologies was applied for the first time.

The camera is designed to compete seriously with SLR fullframes (for example, Nikon D610 body Price from 53 000 ₴ and Canon EOS 6D body Price from 50 000 up to 65 000 ₴) and she does it to the fullest. Judging by numerous reviews, Sony Alpha A7 even spits out the available full-frame DSLRs in detail and produces an even lower noise picture at high ISO values. But its main advantage is its miniature dimensions and weight. 474 g for a full-frame camera has always been considered an unrealistic figure. Given the small size of the optics for mirrorless, after a day of filming, your neck will say "thank you".

A 24.3-megapixel sensor with an antimuar filter beats in the camera's chest. In addition to contrasting focus points, phase sensors have been placed directly on the matrix, so that focus occurs very quickly. However, it is not always accurate. In conditions of lack of lighting (at concerts, in dark rooms), autofocus can fidget and not cling to the object of the shooting. With a sufficient amount of light, such a problem does not arise.

In fact, the camera has only one minor disadvantage — a low responsiveness rate. But the first camera of its kind is excusable. Moreover, it offers excellent functionality in a compact bottle.

Help. Moire is an optical phenomenon that consists in the appearance of "ripples" on an image or in a video clip. The parasitic effect often manifests itself on small textures (clothes in a small cage, tulle, a brick wall taken from afar, etc.). Smoothing AA filters, which are installed directly on the matrix of cameras, effectively fight with moire.

Nikon D750 body Price from 57 868 up to 63 000 ₴ →

The DSLR of the seven-hundredth series has occupied a niche between a simpler full-frame camera Nikon D610 body Price from 53 000 ₴ and an advanced professional fullframe Nikon D810 body Price from 72 000 ₴. It is very similar in cost to the first one, and in functionality to the second one.

Not much distinguishes the camera from senior colleagues in the workshop: the shortest shutter speed within 1/4000 s (for most people this is enough, but sophisticated pros will not appreciate it) and the presence of a smoothing low-pass filter. The latter fights the parasitic appearance of "ripples" on small textures and theoretically can reduce the level of sharpness of the image. In fact, everything is fine with sharpness — during testing by the independent DxOMark laboratory, the camera scored 93 points out of 100 possible. This is a very good indicator of the sensor as a whole.

The main element of the DSLR is reportage shooting at a speed of up to 6.5 fps. Paired with it, autofocus shows itself very well, numbering 51 points and covering almost the entire frame. The focus system catches the object of shooting in almost complete darkness. And she also knows how to recognize faces, which in some situations allows you not to aim particularly, but to completely trust the automation.

The camera is aimed at reporters, wedding photographers and just those who have decided to switch to full frame. They choose the camera for its functionality and long, even by mirror standards, operating time — not every camera will be able to take more than 1000 frames without recharging.

Sony A99 body

"DSLR, but not quite" — this statement is most appropriate for Sony Alpha A99. Professional cameras from Sony stood out for their features among other players in the market of photographic equipment even before the appearance of mirrorless.

Cardinal differences of the camera from the ones we are used to DSLRs are hidden in the translucent mirror mechanism and the presence of an electronic viewfinder instead of an optical one.Theoretically, a translucent mirror can delay up to 30% of the luminous flux, which is why more light will be needed to capture the frame. And the information is sent to the electronic viewfinder with a slight delay, after processing by the matrix. This is on the one hand.