The High Definition DSLR is Gaining in Popularity

The HDSLR is not new to the market, as Nikon released the D90 in August 2008.  It was the first DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera that could shoot high definition (HD) video, which was at 720p24. Ever since this product was introduced, though, it has been gaining in popularity.  Cinematographers love this camera because it is convenient to use and creates quality footage.  The HDSLR camera even produces a shallow depth-of-field, a common practice in cinematography.

The HDSLR has the capability to take still photographs, but the feature that excites industry professionals the most is the movie-mode that records high definition motion-video. 

When talking about the footage quality of the HDSLR, we’re talking about quality that is equivalent to what you would find in movies. This level of quality is partly due to the large sensors associated with these cameras.  These sensors are very close in size to traditional film formats that are used by many video producers.  Plus, the large sensors have depths-of-field and picture formats that closely mimic film formats.

We wrote an entire article about the HDSLR camera that goes into even more detail about this new technology and why cinematographers are gravitating to these cameras.   Check out the article, Why Are Cinematographers So Excited About HDSLR, for more information.