I want to buy a single camera with a price of 3000 to 4000, which can be used to take photo albums of people. I'm a novice, I don't know anything, and I forgot the expert advice.

It can be seen from your question that you are a novice photographer and are interested in learning photography or want to take good photos. In this case, buying a SLR camera is only one step away, and it is best to buy an entry-level camera first, and the price is not very expensive. If the budget is still surplus, we will provide a few more good shots. The fuselage has been eliminated, and the lenses can still be kept.

At present, Canon and Nikon plus a Pentax * * * have six entry-level models on the market, and the price range is 3,000-5,000 yuan. In order to facilitate your purchase, I will list their main performance and characteristics for your reference. Don't be scared by the number of words. This is a concise and complete comprehensive comparison introduction. You can combine my answer with the models recommended by others, and you will find something.

EOS unique color model-canon 1 100D

A major feature of Canon EOS 1 100D is its colorful body. * * * has four colors to choose from, namely red, brown, gray and black. Cameras with different body colors are equipped with watchbands of the same color. 1 100D is also Canon's only color body SLR product. For female users who like bright colors and don't like the black appearance of SLR, Canon 1 100D is a good combination of fashion and professionalism.

This SLR adopts a brand-new APS-C CMOS sensor, and the effective pixel is about 654.38+02.2 million pixels. The new microlens technology is adopted, so it can ensure better luminous flux and improve the imaging quality of a single pixel. Level 5 EV exposure compensation is really powerful. We know that the general professional SLR has only three EV values.

1 100D's fuselage has rich and practical functions, and the peripheral brightness correction function can well reduce the dark angle phenomenon caused by lens quality. Professional RAW format can provide photographers with high-quality original photos, which can provide great convenience in post-processing.

Summary: EOS 1 100D is Canon's first multi-color SLR camera, which is an entry-level product catering to young people. More color choices meet the actual needs of different users. While the appearance is beautiful, the performance configuration of Canon 1 100D is also excellent. For beauty lovers who like photography, 1 100D is a good choice for your entry image.

Low-cost Full HD-Nikon D3 100

Nikon D3 100 is an entry-level SLR with an imaging capacity of14 million pixels. It is an entry-level SLR camera released by Nikon in mid-August, 20 10. It is also by far the cheapest model among Nikon SLR cameras. Although the price is low, D3 100 has full HD video shooting performance, and it is a product with high cost performance. In addition, it is worth mentioning that Nikon D3 100 also launched a red body version, which is not much more expensive than the ordinary black version.

Nikon D3 100 adopts14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, and the sensitivity range can be extended to ISO 12800 at the highest. The biggest breakthrough of this machine is to add the full HD video shooting function of 1080p 24fps, and the body is equipped with HDMI data interface, which can be easily played back and watched on high-definition display devices.

In addition, Nikon D3 100 also uses a brand-new EXPEED 2 processor, which has made great progress in high-sensitivity imaging. This machine has the function of live view and adopts the newer and faster live view autofocus technology.

Summary: Compared with the previous model, Nikon D3 100 has greatly improved its performance, but its price is still low and it has a good cost performance. The picture quality has not shrunk at all because of the price reduction. It is a very representative and cost-effective SLR product.

This veteran is a top two-Canon 550D.

Canon 550D is an entry-level SLR camera with18 megapixel imaging capability, 1080P HD video recording and 3-inch LCD screen. Although it is a SLR product listed last year, the 550D is not outdated compared with the current model. After a long period of market tempering, its price has become more and more attractive.

Sensitivity supports from ISO 100-6400, and can be extended to ISO 12800 at the highest. Canon 550D also supports SDXC memory cards. The overall size of the fuselage is 128.8×97.3×62mm and the weight is 530 grams. Canon EOS 550D also has positive and negative 5-speed exposure, which supports the Eye-Fi compatible protocol.

Summary:/kloc-0.8 million pixel imaging capability, DIGIC4 image processor, 63-point metering system, 3-inch/kloc-0.03 million pixel display, full HD video recording function. The performance configuration of Canon 550D is almost equivalent to that of many mid-range models. As an old SLR, the price of 550D is so approachable.

It is more convenient to flip the screen-Nikon D5 100

Nikon D5 100 adopts a DX format CMOS image sensor with16.2 million pixels, which can shoot full HD video images of 1080P, and the 3-inch 920,000-pixel flip LCD screen makes it more convenient to take photos. Continuous shooting capability of 4 frames per second is also the mainstream in entry-level SLR.

D5 100 adopts DX format CMOS16.2 million pixel image sensor and EXPEED 2 image processor, which, like the higher-end D7000, can take high-definition photos and perfectly express image colors. The camera has improved its performance, supporting the standard sensitivity of ISO 100-6400, and the highest sensitivity can be increased to Hi 2 (equivalent to ISO 25600). Even in the case of insufficient light, such as at night or indoors, you can shoot fast-moving subjects, showing wonderful effects.

D5 100 camera adopts a 3-inch high-definition multi-angle flip display screen with about 92 1 0,000 pixels. In addition, the color range reproduced by the display is equivalent to the whole sRGB color gamut. The multi-angle display screen can be opened to the side by 0 ~ 180. After opening, it can rotate clockwise by up to 90 and counterclockwise by180. D5 100 camera has digital short film function, and can record full HD short films (1920 × 1080p, 30p). When shooting a short film, you can use contrast detection autofocus for autofocus.

Summary: Nikon SLR camera D5 100 has mainstream performance configuration,16.2 million pixels,10/point autofocus system, 1080P HD camera, 3-inch flip LCD screen and EXPEED 2 image processor, which all make D5/Kloc-0. With the addition of HDR function and special effects mode, users of D5 100 can easily take excellent photos. Prices are getting lower and lower at present. Do it if you like.

Canon 600D, the king of SLR performance.

Canon's entry-level SLR 600D has the imaging capability of18 megapixels, adopts DIGIC4 image processor, and has the full HD video shooting function of 1080P. Whether it's effective pixels, processors, LCD screens or other additional functions, Canon 600D is the deserved king of performance in the entry-level field.

Good EOS 600D, using CMOS image sensor with18 million effective pixels and DIGIC 4 digital image processor which can realize efficient image processing, Canon 600D is equipped with a more efficient automatic shooting mode "scene intelligent automation" based on EOS scene analysis system for the first time.

The 600D not only inherits the brisk features of EOS 550D, but also adopts the widely acclaimed rotatable LCD on EOS 60D. At the same time, the built-in flash also has the function of wireless flash, which can control the external flash wirelessly. All these provide support for 600D to play a high expressive force.

Summary: Canon's entry-level SLR camera 600D, the performance configuration is absolutely powerful and even close to its own mid-range model 60D. At present, the price is decreasing and the cost performance is gradually improving. The use of rotating screen, "scene intelligent automation" and creative filter mode makes this camera easier to use and more playable.

Super multicolor optional SLR Pentax K-r

Pentax K-r is Pentax's latest entry-level SLR camera, which adopts brand-new CMOS sensor, effective pixel12.4 million, and the highest sensitivity of ISO 25600. Its SAFOX IX autofocus system has 1 1 autofocus points, 9 of which are cross-shaped, with faster focusing response and higher efficiency. Even in live view mode, it has good autofocus performance.

The anti-shake effect of Pentax K-r's fuselage SR has also been improved, from the previous level 2.5 to the level 4 shutter compensation effect. K-r can use two power supply modes. Four AA batteries can be used instead of lithium batteries, with an ultra-high endurance of 1000. In addition, players can also match the lighter rechargeable lithium battery D-Li 65,438+009, which can shoot about 470 batteries at a time.

Summary:

No matter what kind of personality you are, Pentax K-r always has a color that suits you. More than 100 kinds of TINT, excellent shooting performance, how can it not be exciting?

Conclusion: All the above-mentioned entry-level SLR sets are equipped with anti-shake lenses, the specification is 18-55mm F3.5-5.6, although they are low-end products in terms of workmanship and optical quality. But for the needs of ordinary users, it can completely meet. The above five SLR cameras combine high pixel, large screen (high image quality), high-definition camera and other functions, and even many functions almost reach the mid-range SLR. And the price below 5000 yuan makes them have a high cost performance.

I hope my detailed introduction can help you choose an entry-level SLR camera.