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What are the best cameras for portrait photography?
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Best cameras for portrait photography
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Canon 5DS/R
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Canon 5DS/R
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Flicker detection
The camera can detect flickering light sources and sync up with them to shoot at peak brightness in order to avoid underexposing the image by accident.
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Limited video capabilities
No HDMI output, no headphone socket.
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Good autofocus system
61-point autofocus system with 41 cross-type points that performs well in low light. In addition, 5 central autofocus points turn into dual-cross-type points with fast (f/2.8 or faster) lenses increasing the precision even further. 5DS / 5DSR AF coverage
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Dynamic range could be better
According to tests performed by DxOmark 5DS / R has 12.41 stops of dynamic range in print and 11.08 stops on screen for images taken at 100 ISO while cameras in this price range commonly push 14 in print and 13 on screen.
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High resolution
50.6 MP compared to 22.3 MP for the 5D Mark III.
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Low max ISO
The cameras go up to 6400 (or 12800 in extended) ISO.
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Natural skintones
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Images at base ISO nosier than competition
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Excellent build quality
The 5DS/R has a magnesium alloy shell that makes it durable.
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Low-light performance could be better
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Programmable Auto ISO
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AF subject tracking could be better
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In-camera timelapse
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Nikon Z 7
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Quality lenses
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Expensive
A cheaper and also excellent choice is the Z6.
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Full-frame high-resolution mirrorless camera, Nikkor Z lenses perform well even at their widest aperture.
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4K UHD video
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Weather Sealed
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45.7 MP sensor
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