ce4jesus 1 Posted August 22, 2007 I recently asked a question about DSLR's and was fascinated by the diversity of opinions around the many viable options that exist out there. I don't mean, or want, to start any discussions here about which brand is better or why someone elses opinion isn't correct. What I'm looking for is generic opinions from the talented photographers on this forum. So give me your 3 top features in a camera and a brief reason why you think you couldn't do without them. Examples might be sensor size, quality of the available glass, housing, pixel count etc etc. After owning a P&S for some time here's what I would want 1. Good AF speed in low light 2. A good way to connect fiber optics to the camera housing 3. Good high ISO performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Great question! If you're just interested in the camera (not the camera/housing combo) this is my hit list: Big bright viewfinder Never have to wait for the camera (this covers a lot of things) "Sellable" image quality at ISO1600 Cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted August 23, 2007 From a P & S, never having to wait for things as James said - particularly shutter lag and shot to shot RAW with buffer for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocha 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Here is my list: 1. Fast and accurate AF. 2. Big, bright viewfinder. 3. Good image quality (which involves not only MP but DR, etc). I never shoot above ISO 400, so good high ISO performance is not a priority for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lndr 0 Posted August 24, 2007 Colour - better sensitiviy and richness Megapixels - never too many for macro Rear battery and CF card access (rear is soooooo much better for housed cameras) I was going to say viewfinder - but thats more an issue with the housing IMHO ... so I didn't make it #3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATJ 1 Posted August 24, 2007 1. Big, bright viewfinder 2. Fast and accurate auto focus 3. Good colour and defintion in the images Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted August 24, 2007 Fast AF. Good ISO 800 performance (I can live without 1600). Much better dynamic range for scenic sunbursts in balanced strobe shots. Sounds like my D200!? Do I have to start all over again with a D300.... Tim B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arnon_Ayal 1 Posted August 24, 2007 1. Dynamic range more is better 2. Auto focus - Fast and accurate 3. Side access to battery and CF card (rear is soooooo much better for housed cameras in Ikelite) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herbko 0 Posted August 24, 2007 1. Image quality, mostly dynamic range 2. Fast Auto focus and no shutter lag 3. High ISO range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Ruaux 0 Posted August 24, 2007 Large bright viewfinder One wheel one function... ie one control for shutter speed, one for aperture Saleable image quality I don't really care about high ISO at this time, I rarely shoot @ greater than iso 100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giles 1 Posted August 24, 2007 1. Looks Cool 2. Big and Heavey 3. Costs a lot of Money that covers all three things I would want out of my dream DSLR but the reason i got one in the first place: 1. They just because affordable 2. Got rid of most delays 3. The image taken is fairly accurate to how i'd expect. Most important real features 1. Big Bright Viewfinder (i lack that right now) 2. Speed (in every aspect, which I would upgrade for) 3. Perfect Autofocus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
