10 best full-frame cameras

Photographers are switching to an expensive full-frame matrix for a number of reasons. They want a detailed picture with a feeling «depths», low noise at high ISO, smooth transitions in semitones and a large scale viewfinder are important requirements for the development of photography techniques or professional photography.

Our review will help you navigate not only the main manufacturers (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax, Leica), but also on design features. Choose among high-quality mirror and mirrorless equipment with an understanding of its features.

Top 10 best full-frame cameras

10 Pentax K-1 Mark II

Unlike mirrorless cameras, this full-frame SLR is overall and weighty - its weight is 1 kg. However, in the hands it is beautiful - both in terms of convenience and aesthetics. The abundance of switches on the case and other controls may initially confuse the photographer, but all this is done to quickly adjust the parameters without wandering in the menu. You just need to give yourself time to get used to, but later save it in the process of shooting.

According to the functionality, there are complaints from users: the burst speed is only 4.4 frames / sec., The clipboard stores no more than 17 RAW files and 40 JPEG-format frames. But compared to its predecessor, the Pentax K-1, Mark II improved in three areas: increased sensitivity to ISO 819200, enhanced autofocus algorithms, modified matrix shift shooting to obtain highly detailed images without a tripod by overlaying 4 frames on each other (Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution).

9 Sony Alpha ILCA-99M2

A full frame SLR with an electronic viewfinder minimizes shooting errors. You can see the future result of the photo at once on the 1.3-centimeter XGA OLED display with 2,360,000 dots with the zoom function of 0.78x, the viewfinder is treated with a fluoride coating to protect it from dust and fingerprints. For a convenient frame layout, use a bright inclined 7.5 cm x 1228 thousand-dot LCD display with White Magic technology, which means adding a fourth (white) sub-pixel to the main (red, green, blue) RGBW. This is a plus for brightness and lower power consumption of the SLR camera screen.

The camera is particularly pleased with the experts who choose the system on the principle of flawless autofocus, focused on clear pictures. 4D FOCUS technology makes the image matrix work not only with space, but also with time. New dimension added to predict the movement of objects. We think this is the most innovative approach to shooting dynamic scenes.

8 Sony Alpha ILCE-7M2

BIONZ X processor - innovation and pride «Sony». It processes data at lightning speed, delicately reproduces fine details and textures in real time.Image transfer is realistic, with precise gradation of colors. The Multi Frame Noise Reduction Technology works on the principle of evaluating individual areas of a snapshot, for example, textures, contours, and evenly colored areas. According to the result of the analysis, an individual mode of noise reduction is selected for each site.

Mirrorless called well-designed, professionally equipped «photo-kitchen», because it compares favorably with the SLR in nuances. Compact and easy, variable control programming (up to 40 versions on buttons C1, C2, C3) hybrid focusing system, fixing the focus on the eyes and faces, 5-axis stabilizer, the effectiveness of which is complemented by lens stabilization - everything you need for a versatile master with love to the details.

7 Nikon D610

The camera corrected the shortcomings of its predecessor - Nikon D600. Improved automatic white balance: skin tones and the slightest undertones in complex artificial light are transmitted as the eye sees them. The camera accelerated continuous shooting up to 6 frames / sec. The shutter block has been updated to keep the matrix clean longer. Commentators point out that it has become convenient to build a frame on the display in the Live View. If you set the focus area to navigate, you get an exact hit. Electronic biaxial virtual level helps to control the horizon and displays information about the front and side tilt of the camera.

Interesting features offers built-in photo editor. No more red eyes - D-Lighting will correct the brightness and contrast, and the photo can be processed in RAW-format. There are filters with the effect of miniatures, skylight, color contour, selective color, color sketch, etc. You can work with distortions and perspective right in the SLR, experiment with «fish eye». Great functionality!

6 Canon EOS 6D

EOS 6D has become the world's first full-frame SLR with Wi-Fi and GPS-module on board. Thanks to the Wi-Fi module, the camera transmits data to a smartphone, tablet, PC, DLNA Smart TV. It is convenient to immediately upload photos to the social network directly from the camera. The happy owner of the SLR releases the shutter at will and manages the settings from a mobile device.

Why do real users like the "six"? Of course, for an excellent balance of price and quality. Therefore, the pros feel some «compromises» In technical terms: the exposure range starts at 1/4000, the viewfinder coverage does not occupy the entire personnel area (97%), the focus points «heap» closer to the center, there are only 11. However, sophisticated photographers rate highly the impressive 20-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with 20-megapixel complete with top optics. The most serious advantages they call the highest detail images, error-free white balance in automatic mode, fine color settings.

5 Canon EOS R

Before you is one of the first mirrorless with the closing of the mechanical shutter when it is turned off - this is how the reliable protection of the matrix against dust pollution is realized. There was a transition to a new, shortened to 20 cm RF bayonet, and an adapter was developed for previous mounting formats (EF, EF-M). The settings system is designed for the ardent individualists: program each button for personal convenience.

Weakness - «voracity» in energy consumption, however, this is a standard drawback of mirrorless cameras. Not all Canon fans are happy with the presence of a single SD-format memory slot, since there is support for high-speed UHS-II cards. The general viewfinder summary is superb quality. This applies to all aspects: OLED technology, 3.7 megapixels, live image: no noise, no freezing and no strobe. The advantages over the DSLR are obvious - this is the compactness of the electronic reticle due to the absence of a mirror and pentaprism, as well as silence at work and no vibrations of optics.

4 Nikon Z7

One of the most expressive elements of mirrorless - backlight matrix. In the back-illuminated matrix, light falls on the thinnest substrate up to 15 microns thick. This technology is designed for astronomical photography, and the owner of a professional mirrorless camera can shoot in any light conditions. The resolution of the matrix is ​​impressive: 54.4 million pixels allow you to produce RAW-files, lossless compressed with a depth of 14-bit size of 90 MB. Lossless Compressed or lossless compression is considered the best option to save «raw» RAW, since data is not lost, but «archived»to manifest in its entirety when processing photos.

The status OLED display without information overload was also loved by users. The network says that the interface of this full-frame mirrorless is very similar to the interaction with a SLR camera in appearance and menu structure. The model is considered a comfortable option for the transition to a new design.

3 Nikon D5

D5 is one of the legendary top DSLRs and a worthy competitor to the flagship Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. Therefore, we immediately give the differences «super heavyweight». ISO sensitivity to light is implemented in an incredible range from 100 to 102,400, the advanced mode is generally amazing - from 50 to 3,280,000! This is a tremendous opportunity for shooting conditions: even in bright sunlight, even in astronomical twilight. The camera has two prestigious awards - TIPA 2016 in the nomination “The best professional digital SLR camera for motion shooting», as well as the RedDot Award 2016 for design.

Fans «Nikona» rightly praise the powerful autofocus module. Judge for yourself: 153-point system, in which 99 cross and 15 sensors support f / 8 aperture, sensitivity within -4 ... 20 EV. Starting with aperture of f / 5.6, all one and a half hundred AF points are involved. Important details, in the opinion of professionals, are the convenience of shooting, the ergonomics of all parts of the camera, and intuitive operation.

2 Leica Q (Typ 116)

“Lake Kew” is the fastest compact-speed 24-megapixel full-speed autofocus compact with best-in-class manual focus. With the help of focusing tab (firm focus on the focal ring for the finger), you can press the button and unlock the focus ring, and by its position it is easy to navigate when focusing blindly. An excellent focal control has been implemented: just set the aperture and depth of field on the lens - and shoot at your pleasure. The switch in the macro mode is quite curious: when it is turned «leaves» new ring for macro settings.

According to user experience «leechnaya» a battery on one charge withstands twice as long as the average mirrorless. As for the attitude to the camera of the masses, it is often confusing how you can pay that kind of money for a compact, even if full-format. The answer is simple: it is a niche for expensive cameras of pleasure for the sake of, a separate design philosophy of aesthetes, which is far from being understood by everyone.

1 Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

Reviewers jokingly call this full-frame camera «machine gun»: serial shooting gives 16 frames per second with a blocked mirror, 14 - with activated autofocus. This is by far the highest camera speed. Canon's professional full-frame SLR is well suited for shooting video and high-quality movies. Autofocus at 61 focusing points is particularly impressive, of which 41 are of the cross type. Dual Pixel technology, or CMOS-autofocus sensor, is implemented for high-quality smooth tracking of a moving object. In addition, you can manually select the focus area by touching the touch screen while recording.

Definitely photographers buy the best premium equipment not for «greenhouses» operating conditions.Even if you have plans for extreme action scenes, do not worry - the camera is extremely strong, the magnesium alloy body is protected from splashes and supplemented by a built-in upper grip handle.

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