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Inexpensive DSLR with a 100% viewfinder coverage

Starting at $698.00, the Sony SLT A57 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.

	Nikon D800 from $2,999	Low noise at high ISO 2,853 ISO Great image quality 95.0 High true resolution 36.2 MP Learn more about the Nikon D800
	Canon EOS 5D Mark III from $3,499	Low noise at high ISO 2,293 ISO Great image quality 81.0 Large screen 3.2" Learn more about the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
	Pentax K-5 from $888	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 color depth 24 bits Wide dynamic range 13.2 EV Great image quality 78.0 Learn more about the Sony SLT-A77

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