Digital SLR Cameras
Join the crowd and improve your digital camera to change point and shoot for an SLR accessible yet powerful.
What’s behind the rise of talks by photographers recommending digital SLR cameras rather than compact cameras point and shoot? Greater availability, lower costs and great functionality.
Previously confined to the realm of professional photographers, today’s SLRs have a strong attraction in most casual photographers. “We’re predicting almost 35% growth in the consumer sector SLR this year,” said David Haueter an analyst at research firm in the area of imaging, InfoTrends.
IDC, another market research firm that monitors SLR camera shipments, you have a similar estimate. IDC experts expect the supply of digital SLR cameras in the U.S. increased to 2.2 million units this year. Further, the company expects that by 2011 the market almost double, reaching 4 million units in the U.S. alone (about 36% of world market).
And fortunately for buyers of digital SLR cameras these prices continue to drop. According to InfoTrends, the average price of an SLR in 2006 was U.S. $ 966. Haueter said that “we expect the robust average for 2007 down to 775 $, driven by low-cost popular models like the Nikon D40X and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi”
Taking photography to a higher level
The low-cost models dominate the SLR market for new purchases, but for people who want to improve – or already had their degree with advanced cameras point-and shoot-the recent introduction of mid-range cameras from Canon and Nikon are very important.
Nikon’s new model costs $ 1799 (body only) and Canon’s U.S. $ 1299 (body only).
The Canon 40D will be available later this month while the Nikon D300 will be available in November, just in time for the holiday season.
Together, Canon and Nikon control 80 percent of consumer SLR market, according to InfoTrends. The combined weight of these companies in the market gives more importance to this refreshing intermediate cameras simultaneously.
Both models provide consumers with access to professional duties, while attracting both professionals and enthusiasts. “They’re trying to make it easier to transition from point and shoot cameras to SLR by adding scene modes, automatic programs and features live view” Haueter said. “But they are also trying to attract professionals to use mid-range cameras are like backup machine.
Analysts see a clear trend in how people are expanding their use of digital cameras. “It’s easier to be an enthusiast / professional photographer with the current market,” says Ron Glaz director of digital imaging program at IDC. “We are seeing tremendous growth in individuals who consider themselves as enthusiastic and able to work at the wedding for free.”
This new generation of midrange cameras positioned in the professional and consumer markets as never before. “Manufacturers expect the economic SLR camera users actually evolve in photography enthusiasts from buyers of more sophisticated models (same brand) because they already have lenses and other accessories” Glaz said.
June 25th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
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