Interested in a pro DSLR that shoot 1080p video? Here we've rounded up the top ten (out of 12) pro DSLRs that shoot 1080p video . Some of the top manufacturers of pro DSLRs that shoot 1080p video are Canon, Nikon and Sony.

DSLR

Digital SLRs (also called DSLRs) are the digital equivalent of the old film SLRs. SLR cameras all have interchangeable lenses, and an optical viewfinder that lets you look through the lens and see exactly what the camera will capture when you take a photo.

Shoot 1080p HD video

Only recently have manufacturers started making DSLRs that shoot video. Most new DSLRs shoot 720p or 1080p HD video. Shooting video with a DSLR is usually not as simple/easy as with a regular digital camera, but the results can look incredible, especially with wide aperture lenses.

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Supports RAW
Brand
Sensor size
Canon EOS 60D
$848 Pro DSLR, announced over a year ago
Canon EOS 60D
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
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1,040k dots
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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162 lenses
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Canon EOS 7D
$1,549 Pro DSLR, announced over 2 years ago
Canon EOS 7D
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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162 lenses
Size
Really small
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Professional size 148x111x74 mm
Viewfinder coverage
Great viewfinder coverage
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100%
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
$2,130 Pro DSLR, announced over 2 years ago
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.71x
Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Size
Really small
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Professional size 152x114x75 mm
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Nikon D800
$2,999 Pro DSLR, announced 4 months ago
Nikon D800
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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2,853 ISO
Overall image quality
Great image quality
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95.0
Color depth
Great color depth
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25.3 bits
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III
$3,499 Pro DSLR, announced 3 months ago
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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2,293 ISO
Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
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1,040k dots
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Sony SLT A77
$1,398 Pro DSLR, announced 10 months ago
Sony SLT-A77
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 60fps
Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
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13.2 EV
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.72x
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
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Nikon D4
$5,999 Pro DSLR, announced 5 months ago
Nikon D4
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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2,965 ISO
Overall image quality
Great image quality
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89.0
Color depth
Great color depth
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24.7 bits
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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
$5,000 Pro DSLR, announced over 2 years ago
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
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10 fps
Shutter lag
Barely any delay taking photos
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104 ms shutter lag
Badge
Great battery life
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1500 shots
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Canon EOS 1D X
$6,799 Pro DSLR, announced 8 months ago
Canon EOS 1D X
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
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1,040k dots
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.76x
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Canon EOS 60Da
$1,869 Pro DSLR, announced last month
Canon EOS 60Da
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
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1,040k dots
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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162 lenses
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