What would professional photographers prefer? and what do they look for?

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The_cheshirecat
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Re: You asked a very similar question 5 mths ago
In reply to Chris R-UK, 8 months ago

Chris R-UK wrote:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1002&message=38186255

You are clearly finding it very difficult to make a choice and I think that the problem is that you are concentrating on what are really very minor details.

Which body you buy won't make any significant difference to the quality of the shots that you get. You will be limited by your own photographic skills for many years to come, not by your equipment.

I suggest that you go into a camera store and try out a range of DSLRs. Find out which one fits you hands best and which viewfinder you prefer. That is as good a method of deciding between cameras as any and it is very unlikely that you will regret your decision.
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Chris R

For what its worth, it really depends on who's hands the camera is in which really makes it a pro, semi-pro or hobbiest camera. We tend to brand and categorize things, including cameras and just because a tool is classified as "pro" doesn't mean the person using it is (the opposite is also true).

As Chris R said, find one you are most comfortable using. Using this approach you will probably do much better than getting "the one the pros use".

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I started in the 50's - my first picture was taken with a Leica and hooked me for life. I no longer use my Leicas, but I am still taking pictures. Some things never change.

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