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Buying Guide: The best cameras over $2000

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Published Nov 21, 2017   |   dpreview staff Last updated: March 7, 2018 If you're a serious enthusiast or working pro, the very best digital cameras on the market will cost you at least $2000. That's a lot of money, but generally speaking these cameras offer the highest resolution, the best build quality and the most advanced video specs out there, as well as fast burst rates and top-notch autofocus. Competition in this market segment is fierce, and honestly, there's no such thing as a 'bad' camera at this price-point. As such, we've picked two winners, both of which earn our wholehearted recommendation for slightly different reasons. Our pick: Sony a7R III The Sony a7R III is a versatile camera, more than capable of capturing excellent images in a wide range of shooting situations. We picked it as our joint-winner in this category for several reasons—among them, its excellent resolution, in-camera stabilization, effective autofocus and advanc...

Benefits of a High Resolution Sensor

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JANUARY 9, 2012   BY   NASIM MANSUROV As camera manufacturers are continuing the megapixel race, with Sony releasing a bunch of 24 MP APS-C (1.5 crop-factor) cameras like  Sony A77 , A65 and NEX-7, and Nikon releasing a high resolution 36 MP  Nikon D800 , many of us photographers question the need for such a high resolution sensor. Some of us are happy while others are angry about these latest trends. Just when we thought companies like Nikon abandoned the megapixel race, instead of seeing other companies do the same, we now see Nikon back in the game with a new breed of product with a boatload of pixels. Why did Nikon all of a sudden decide to flip the game? Why does everyone seem to be going for more pixels rather than better low-light / high ISO performance? Does a high resolution sensor make sense? What are the true benefits of a high resolution sensor? In this article, I will provide my thoughts on what I think has happened with Nikon’s camera strategy, a...

Sony's 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector Is Totally Worth the $40k Price Tag

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Jan. 18th, 2014             Photos Courtesy of Sony There were a lot of cool things at this year's CES, but my favorite is probably  Sony's new 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector . Unlike other projectors, this one doesn't have to be mounted on the ceiling or anywhere else far back from the surface area it's projecting upon. As anyone who has ever stood up in front of one of those models knows, that setup isn't necessarily ideal — well, not unless you  really  like making shadow puppets. Breaking tradition, Sony designed their Ultra Short Throw Projector to sit right up against whatever surface you're using as a screen (whether it be an actual screen or just a white wall). The streamlined design is sleek and unassuming, able to fit into whatever décor theme you may have in your home — or even outside on a covered patio.  From as close as 20 inches, the company promises that the unit will beam a 66" to 147" 4K...