Affordable DSLR cameras to serve most photography needs up to 10% discount – Times of India

Over the years, smartphone cameras have definitely evolved. And many may feel that there’s no need to buy a DSLR camera. However, DSLRs are usually more versatile than smartphone cameras. And one need not always shell out a huge amount of money to buy DSLR cameras. Here are four affordable options that one can look at.
Canon EOS 1500D Digital SLR Camera: Available at Rs 30,999 (original price: Rs 34,994)
Canon EOS 1500D is among the affordable DSLR cameras. The camera is quite versatile, just mount any EF mount lens from the wide-range of lenses the company offers and you are good to go. The camera features a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a 100-6400 sensitivity range which makes it a good choice for both low-light and normal photography. The nine point autofocus system Image processing and focusing mechanisms are also fast, thanks to the DIGIC 4+ image processor and nine autofocus points. It also supports FHD video recording. There’s also support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth along with the usual data transfer port.
Comes with DIGIC 4+ image processor
Nikon D7500: Available at Rs 85,490 (original price: 94,950)
Nikon has always proven to pack quite a punch in terms of overall camera quality. The D7500 is the latest DSLR of the series and it comes with some faster focusing system, improved image processor as well as 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor. Nikon has included Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth as the connectivity option that allows file transfer and it also supports FHD video recording at 60fps.
Features a 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS sensor
Panasonic LUMIX G7: Available at Rs 35990 (original price: 49770)
Panasonic LUMIX G7 is slightly on the expensive side and might not be the most affordable camera in the market. But, it is compact, lightweight and capable of capturing some good looking photos, which makes up for the price. It comes with Panasonic’s 16 megapixel micro four thirds sensor with no low pass filter to confidently capture sharp images, 4K video recording and Vari-angle touch screen makes it among the most practical cameras in its price range.
Support 4K video recording.
Sony Alpha ILCE5100L : Available at Rs 36,490 (original price: 39,990)
Sony Alpha ILCE5100L is one of the most feature-packed DSLR cameras in its price. It has a 24.2MP Exmor sensor, which is backed by the BIONZ X image processor for faster image processing. The camera comes with a 180-degree tiltable screen and supports 4K video recording, real-time eye auto focus and also comes with a multi angle display.