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Inexpensive DSLR with a 100% viewfinder coverage

Starting at $1,007.79, the Pentax K-5 is an affordable DSLR with 100% viewfinder coverage.

Viewfinder coverage refers to the amount of the image (that will ultimately be captured) that can be seen through the viewfinder. Although you would think that the viewfinder would represent the full image that isn't always the case. This measurement is really only relevant to DSLRs as they use optics to redirect the light that would normally be seen by the sensor through the viewfinder. Because the camera's optics may not be perfect, the coverage ratio tends to range from 95-100%. Professional DSLRs typically provide 100% coverage while prosumer and entry level DSLRs cameras typically provide 95% coverage.

Affordable DSLRs with 100% Viewfinder Coverage

These are some inexpensive DSLRs with full coverage in their viewfinders.

	Pentax K-5 from $1,008	Low noise at high ISO 1,162 ISO Great image quality 82.0 Wide dynamic range 14.1 EV Learn more about the Pentax K-5
	Sony SLT SLT A77 from $1,398	Great image quality 78.0 Great color depth 24 bits Wide dynamic range 13.2 EV Learn more about the Sony SLT-A77
	Nikon D7000 from $1,097	Low noise at high ISO 1,167 ISO Great image quality 80.0 Many focus points 39 Learn more about the Nikon D7000
	Sony SLT SLT A65 from $898	Large viewfinder 0.71x High true resolution 24 MP Rapid fire 10 fps Learn more about the Sony SLT-A65

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