If you’re currently looking to purchase a new DSLR and are interested in night photography and long exposures, you may be wondering what camera should I choose?
The answer is, pretty much any camera that has a long exposure mode will do for most types of night photography. The bare minimum features needed to take a night photo are:
- BULB or Shutter release mode
- Adjustable ISO
- Adjustable shutter speed
As far as I’m aware all DSLR cameras on the market today have all those features. Some manufacturers such as Nikon have some excellent in-camera software that allow merging of photos to allow some very impressive results when it comes to light painting and long exposures.
Ideal DSLR cameras for beginners
This is a small list of entry level DSLR cameras that are perfect for night photography beginners.
Canon EOS Rebel T3 (Canon EOS 1100D UK)
The Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D is the entry level DSLR in the EOS range, but this does not mean it lacks ability to produce brilliant quality images. More Info »
Nikon D3000
Much like the Canon EOS Rebel T3, the Nikon D3000 is the entry level DSLR in the Nikon range, however it’s no lightweight when it comes to features or image quality. More Info »
What are your thoughts?
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