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Being a wedding photographer requires tremendous skill, talent, and patience. But to be able to produce beautiful images that perfectly capture every emotion, every happy moment, and every glorious detail of the bride and groom\u2019s most special day, there is one thing that every wedding photographer needs: the best<\/i> camera for the job. Wedding photography is a demanding job that requires a high-performance DSLR camera designed and built to not only meet but exceed<\/i> the photographer\u2019s needs in terms of speed (to capture those important fleeting moments that can never be repeated) and image quality.<\/p>\n

With that said, full-frame DSLR cameras such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark III<\/a> or the Nikon D800<\/a> are the best and most logical option for wedding photography. Due to their large sensors, full-frame cameras produce the sharpest, most detailed images, which is absolutely crucial in wedding photography, where perfection is of the utmost importance.<\/p>\n

Things to consider when choosing a DSLR camera for wedding photography:<\/h3>\n

Price:<\/strong> Expect to pay around $2,500-$3,500 for a new primary camera, but be prepared to double that if you want to go for the flagship model.<\/p>\n

Dynamic Range:<\/strong> When photographing a bride and groom, you need to capture everything from the fine detail of her white dress to the subtle shadows of his black tux. The camera with the widest dynamic range, and the highlight and shadow sliders in post processing of RAW images, are your best friends.<\/p>\n

Overall Image Quality:<\/strong> This is of course most important when marketing your keepsake large prints. You will want the lowest noise at the highest ISO option available, so this makes full-frame DSLRs pretty much a requirement.<\/p>\n

(Note: Image quality scores quoted in this article are based on independent tests performed by DxOMark Labs<\/a>, and are used with their permission.)<\/i><\/p>\n

User interface:<\/strong> This is less of an important feature because with experience you can get used to any layout, and at this level, you can customize your camera to fit your preferences. That said, moving up to the latest version of the camera and brand you already have reduces the learning curve, and many photographers find that to be a big benefit.<\/p>\n

Durability:<\/strong> You want a well-made camera with a well-constructed body and a shutter that is rated for hundreds of thousands of clicks, because you\u2019ll be taking a lot of pictures.<\/p>\n

System:<\/strong> Canon and Nikon have the most extensive lens, flash, and accessory systems geared for professionals. Sony is catching up. Pentax doesn\u2019t have a full-frame DSLR yet but it does have a new version of its 645-format digital camera for under $10,000; image quality is extraordinary and while the lenses for this camera are excellent, the system is more limited.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also included a lower-cost back-up body for the Canon and Nikon systems, because if there\u2019s one thing every professional photographer should have, it\u2019s a good, reliable back-up camera.<\/p>\n

Best pro-level DSLR cameras for wedding photography:<\/h3>\n