what is the best digital camera in the market today, that is ideal for professional photography?

Answer 1

There is no best, cameras are just tools, it all depends on the person taking the shots.

I've seen amazing shots from a professional with a cheap, simple, point and shoot camera.
And vice versa. The solution is to practice practice practice.

Now what do most professionals use? For digital I would agree with the second answer, a Canon 1DS Mark II, 16.7 mp.

Answer 2

35mm became the standard for small format photography because Leica brought out a camera that used a cassette of 35mm cine film giving rise to a whole genre of 35mm cameras. Earlier cameras used roll film in one of two larger formats. 35mm was a compromise in cine film between compactness and image quality. Film size determines lens size. All of the familiar lens sizes used on SLR film cameras relate to 35mm film. Digital cameras have an array of light sensitive receptors in place of the film. On SLR cameras, this is set at 35mm so that the same lenses may be used as on film (and cine) cameras. On digital cameras that don't have interchangeable lenses, the receptor array can be any size. The quality of the image is determined by the number of elements on the receptor array. Obviously, if the array is a fixed size, the smaller the pixels, the more of them you get. Pixel size has a similar effect to grain size on film - except grain tends to be little circles and pixels are little rectangles. In fact the grain / pixel shape is about the only way you can tell whether a good quality photograph was taken with a film or digital camera.

Answer 3

It all depends what your needs are, but either the Canon 30D or Nikon D200 would likely meet most of your needs. They're solid performers at reasonable prices. You can get either with at least one small zoom lens for under $2K.

But there are 'pro' cameras from both mfg's that cost a lot more.

If you need to go 'full frame' (and have a collection of canon lenses that you want to re-use). You might consider the 5D.

Answer 4

Canon 1DS Mark ll. The street price is $6,900.
Then add a 17-40mm L and a 70-200 L or whatever lenses you think you'll need, some memory cards an be prepared to drop another $3000.
Just curious or are you shopping?
If shopping, what's your budget?

Answer 5

It depends on what you plan on what you're wanting to photograph. I happen to be partial to Canon. I believe their 30D model is ideal for most professional applications today. You will receive many different answers though because everyone works with different cameras.

Answer 6

The Hasselblad H2D-39 is a pro 39 million pixel camera. nothing can come near it for quality.
At £30,000 is that enough for you?
Also remember that the file size is in excess of 78 Mb

Answer 7

Canon is the leading drand!! its used all over the world! see the recent world cup!! they all have white lenses! thats only from canon!!

for highest quality! the Canon 1Ds Mark II has the 16.7 MP full from sensor!!

Or Canon 1D Mark II N for fast 8.2 MP high speed sport photography and everything else! for half the price! 8.5FPS!! thats is SOO FAST!!!

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/05082208canoneos1dmkiin.asp

Answer 8

Sony