Now let's talk about what makes a person not just a photographer, but a rich photographer: as in the case of Peter Link, whose work brought him $6.5 million (Phantom photography). We'll talk about cameras.

“Phantom” is one of the most expensive photographs in the world

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The most expensive cameras

$6,000 is not a bad amount of money for a piece of magnesium alloy stuffed with Japanese electronics. In fact, this is one of the few cameras in our TOP, the price of which is determined solely by its technical capabilities: Nikon D4 is capable of taking up to 11 frames per second, equipped with a 16.2 MP matrix, working in conjunction with the Nikon Expeed3 processor. She also has access to video recording with a resolution of 1080p.

9th place. Pentax 645D 40MP

Images taken at 40 megapixel resolution are saved in 14-bit RAW files in DNG and PEF formats. The shooting speed is 1.1 frames per second.

8th place. Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

A camera from a legendary generation! Series Mark! A favorite of many photographers, it will cost you $12,000. The high-speed camera (4 frames per second) is equipped with a 21-megapixel sensor.

7th place. Leica S2-P Camera

The camera with a 30x45 mm sensor and a resolution of 37.5 megapixels is different long work battery

6th place. Panoscan MK-3 Digital 360 Degree Panoramic Camera

Although this device looks more like a towel rack than a camera, Panoscan has unique ability take 360 ​​degree panoramic photos. A special processor allows you to take a photo in just 8 seconds.

5th place. Phase One P65+ Back with 645DF Body

The camera is equipped with a 645 format matrix and a resolution of 60.5 megapixels. Have you noticed that the more expensive they are, the more they resemble... and basically anything, just not cameras. 🙂

4th place. Seitz 6×17” Digital Panoramic Camera

Using this camera, without special mechanical devices and tripods that rotate the camera, panoramic images with a resolution of 160 megapixels are obtained.

3rd place. Hasselblad H4D-200MS Digital Camera

The camera, which allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 200 megapixels, is equipped with a 50-megapixel sensor, as well as Multi-Shot technology.

In our article we will look at several camera models that deserve the highest praise. They all cost a lot of money, but have completely different functionality. A high price is not always due to ultra-modern technical equipment, but there are many people in the world who are ready to pay a tidy sum for a rarity or one of the exhibits from a limited collection.

It is difficult to name the most expensive camera in the world, because there are many models belonging to different categories. We will distribute the most interesting samples into classes and consider each of them.

Equipment for advanced beginners and beginning pros

Some photographers classify such models as semi-professional, but there is simply no classifier as such. Therefore, let us allow ourselves to use precisely this conditional and not entirely clear definition.

It includes only a few models. First of all, this is the D4, for which today you will have to pay about $6,000. This is a full-frame camera that can be seen in the hands of many reporters, family and wedding photographers, and journalists.

It will cost almost twice as much. In it you will find two slots for memory cards, and after digging through the settings, you will find several shooting modes. The body, glass, shutter, all components and mechanisms are well made and reliable. You can work with this camera even at minus 10.

Mamiya ZD is an excellent modern technology, devoid of unnecessary details. Its 21-megapixel camera has a huge operating life even by the most modern standards. The price tag for this camera, like the previous one, ranges from 10-10.5 thousand dollars.

Unlike our next category of equipment, in absolutely all three cases the price is determined solely technical characteristics. You can be sure that you are paying only for quality.

Luxurious decoration

The most expensive camera in the world may not necessarily produce the most beautiful photos. Moreover, some of these models will not be able to take a single frame, even the most shabby one. But they look simply royal! However, the models we are considering are capable of something.

Gold Nikon FA with a standard 50mm/f1.4 lens was released in 1984 in an edition of 2000 pieces. It also had a predecessor (FM), which did not go on sale at all. Today you can find an FA series model at auction, the price will average 150-200 thousand rubles. But this camera with film and modest performance characteristics is certainly not for those who earn money by filming love stories on weekends. You shouldn't expect high-quality personnel from her. But if you dream of a beautiful trinket, trimmed with lizard skin and 24-karat gold, be sure to pay attention to this camera.

Sigma SD1 Wood Edition is a completely modern DSLR, the characteristics of which are unlikely to interest a professional. The company, by the way, produces an absolute analogue of this model, made from the most ordinary materials. But the mark Wood Edition talking about luxurious finishes device made from noble burl wood from Amboyna. The camera looks very elegant and stylish. However, even if you are ready to part with ten thousand dollars for her, do not rush to rejoice. There are only 10 such cameras in the world, and today all of them have already found their owners.

The Pentax LX Gold camera is considered one of the most expensive, with an average price of 11.5 thousand euros. It is trimmed with excellent patent leather and 18-karat gold, and is also limited (the 1981 edition was 300 pieces).

Covered in leather and Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition. No gold was used in production, but the outer lens is made of sapphire glass. Today, you can only find one of the 50 cameras produced at some foreign auction for a lot of money. A few years ago, the price in the catalog of expensive gifts was 17.5 thousand dollars.

"Soapbox" among the best

Oddly enough, a point-and-shoot camera also joined the company of the most advanced, rare and ornate cameras. You can’t call it ordinary, because there are 380 diamonds on the case. Canon Diamond IXUS is the most expensive digital camera in its class, because you will have to pay at least 40 thousand euros for it. None technical features there is no need to talk.

Instant printing

Many of those who witnessed the crisis of the nineties probably remember the miracle of miracles that Polaroid seemed like at that time. The price for it was relatively low, but it seemed simply impossible to get it in the provinces. This camera, capable of immediately printing captured footage, was the dream of millions of workers. Its main disadvantage was the inaccessibility and even higher cost of floppy disks. Today, a camera is not particularly valuable (on average it will cost 250-1500 rubles). But the manufacturer decided to develop the idea.

The Socialmatic model from the Polaroid company, the price of which is approximately 11-12 thousand rubles, is the best in its class. As in the old days, the camera itself is capable of printing photos.

The most expensive professional cameras

Canon EOS 5D Mark is one of the most popular DSLR cameras in the world. On average, the price of a carcass will be about 30 thousand dollars, and you will determine the final cost only by choosing a lens. Professionals call this camera one of the best in the world. Even if you use a regular kit, you will have enormous opportunities when shooting portraits and panoramas, still life and macro, as well as video. What can we say about professional branded optics!

Leica S2-P Camera, main feature which is an advanced 37.5 megapixel sensor, has another important advantage. The manufacturing company provides customers with a “platinum guarantee”, which implies full technical support and even a worthy replacement during repairs or preventative work. The price of the gadget is $30 thousand.

The $40,000 Panoscan MK-3 Digital 360 Degree Panoramic will allow you to take full 360-degree panoramic shots. It works approximately 8 times faster than analogues and is recommended by the manufacturer not only for lovers of beautiful shots, but also for forensic experts.

The 60.5-megapixel sensor of the Phase One P65+Back camera is a serious bid for victory. This device is not only one of the most expensive ($40 thousand for the bodysuit alone), but also definitely one of the best in its class. It is developed after a complete analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of all prototypes, and is also equipped with a unique feature of its kind Sensor+.

The Hasselblad H4D-200MS Digital Camera will cost no less than $40,000. The price is due to the presence of a 50 megapixel sensor and the ability to take pictures with a resolution of 200 megapixels. Unique technology Multi-Shot is the company’s own development and significantly increases the speed of the camera.

Seitz 6×17” Digital Panoramic Camera is the most expensive camera among compact cameras for shooting panoramas. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is devoid of tripods, levers and rotary handles for rotation. The device resolution reaches 160 megapixels, and the price slightly exceeds 43 thousand dollars.

A real rarity

Susse Frères Daguerreotype is the granddaddy of all modern photographic equipment. It was found completely by accident, and according to experts, none of its analogues have survived to this day. “The Old Man” was assembled back in 1839, so there is no talk of film. The captured image was first transferred to a polished plate using a reagent. Then the process of developing and printing on paper took place.

This rarity, one of a kind, was sold at auction for $978,000. Today it can be seen in one of the museums in Vienna.

"Leika" No. 0

The equipment produced by this company has never had a budget price. Leica 0-Serie Nr.107 was no exception, which before the auction was valued at 500 thousand, but an anonymous buyer from Asia paid almost four times as much for it - $1.9 million. At the moment, this is the most expensive camera in the world, known to experts. Its main competitor (produced by Pentax) left the auction for 1.8 million, also to an anonymous buyer.

Is there a price limit for photographic equipment?

If you choose a good one modern technology for work and decide to buy the most expensive SLR camera in the world, be prepared for the fact that the starting price is not the limit. Any photographer knows how much money has to be invested in what he loves. We've only looked at a few models, but professional lenses often cost as much as the camera itself. The work will require many more attributes: tripods, cases, lighting equipment and much more.

However, behind all this we should not forget that even the most expensive camera in the world is only a tool in the hands of a person. No camera will guarantee a good result and will not become more significant than true professionalism, love of art and craftsmanship.

A camera today can easily be considered an item of daily use. Absolutely everyone has this technique.

But few can boast of expensive and truly professional cameras. There are quite a few of them in the world. This is a true luxury item with unique characteristics. In addition, sometimes they are not of financial, but of historical value. After all, global technological achievements in the creation of equipment demonstrate scientific progress.

The most expensive modern cameras

IN Lately The availability of equipment on the market for professional cameras has elevated the profession of photography into the realm of the philistine. But often the beauty of a photograph depends not only on the hand of the author, but also on the ability of the camera to capture the moment. And what better characteristics photo of the device, the more expensive it is. We present to your attention our TOP expensive modern cameras in the world.

Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera

A semi-professional camera with a full-size 14-megapixel CMOS sensor. The ISO range is from 6 to 1600. This camera has already proven itself for almost any photography, from primitive portrait shots to unique photographs for business and advertising.

This model of camera is estimated at 5.5 thousand dollars.

Nikon D3X

This is digital Camera intended for professional use. The camera has long presented itself to its advantage with its technical characteristics. He is unpretentious and efficient. Suitable for any type of photography.

Experts equipped the camera with a 24.5-megapixel CMOS matrix with ISO 100 – 1600. Shutter speed - 1/8000 - 30 sec. The camera body is made of magnesium alloy. This makes the camera durable, but quite heavy. When assembled with a memory card and battery, the device weighs 2.3 kilograms. The price of such a miracle is 8 thousand 300 dollars.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II

Professional SLR camera. One of the best to date. It has a CMOS matrix with 17.2 megapixels, ISO 100 – 1600, shutter speed 1/8000 – 30 sec., the ability to increase the focal length by 1.3 times.

The model is successfully used by professional photographers. The cost of the equipment is 9 thousand dollars.

Sigma SD1 Wood Edition

This model is unique and so expensive (9,999 euros) for the simple reason that only 10 examples exist. This is a limited edition Sigma SD1 digital SLR camera.

The body of the device is finished with amboyna burl veneer - one of the rarest and most valuable types of wood obtained from Pterocarpus indica growing on the island of Ambon.

Mamiya ZD

Modern professional SLR camera. Matrix with 21.5 megapixels, shutter speed 0.00025 - 30 sec., minimum focal length 36 millimeters, ISO 50 – 400, aperture 2.8 – 4.9.

The weight of the equipment is 2 kilograms. This model will cost users 10 thousand 500 dollars.

Pentax LX Gold

The exclusivity and high price of this SLR camera model is due to the fact that the body is made of 750-carat gold and decorated with crocodile skin.

Distinctive feature The device is also dustproof and waterproof. And its price is about 11,500 euros.

Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition

This model was produced in a limited edition of only 50 pieces, especially for sale in the United States. It was available through Neiman Marcus's Christmas luxury gift catalog. And its catalog price was $17,500.

The camera body is chrome-plated and trimmed with elite ostrich leather. The strap is also made of the same leather. The camera screen is made of sapphire glass.

Canon Diamond IXUS is practically the most expensive camera. True, it is no fundamentally different from ordinary soap dishes. It has no unique technical characteristics. It’s just that the manufacturing company Canon decided to decorate its brainchild with 380 diamonds.

The stones for the equipment were provided by the owner of the largest diamond collection on the planet named Eddie Alsace. Such a camera is estimated at 40 thousand euros.

The most expensive modern camera

The Hasselblad H4D-60 is an expensive camera of our time. It has a 50-megapixel matrix, optical zoom, minimum focal length of 29 millimeters, ISO 50 - 800, aperture 3.1 - 5.6. The weight of the invention is 2 kilograms 290 grams.

Today, the Hasselblad H4D-60 is one of the most expensive professional cameras on the planet. The Body price is 48 thousand 300 dollars, besides, I really don’t want to put a lens for a couple of hundred dollars on the equipment, it’s best to get it for about 5 thousand dollars, for example, LEICA APO-TELYT-R 1: 5.6 / 1600mm.

Expensive rare camera

This model stands out from the general list. The Daguerreotype camera was made in the 19th century. Then it cost only 400 francs, now it costs 500-700 thousand euros. It is not valued for its technology, because it doesn’t even have a matrix. Pictures are taken not on sheet film, but on polished metal plates. If processed correctly, they will show a realistic image.

The plate is akin to a mirror, but with an image printed on it. A person looks at a positive image, not a negative one (there were no negatives then).

The viewer gets a visual impression of the subject being photographed. The images, judging by the daguerreotype plates, acquire a clear volume. True, this is a visual effect. The plate is actually flat.

The device itself is important here. It was invented a little later than photography itself. This is the first commercial copy and the second in a generation of cameras. It was created by Louis-Jacques Daguerre and his colleague Alphonse Giroud. The photographs were taken using various expensive chemicals, including potassium cyanide and silver compounds. Inventors have stepped forward and reduced exposure time to several minutes. The inventors made such cameras by hand.

The most expensive camera

The most expensive camera in the world, it turns out, is not stuffed with all sorts of technical delights. The camera, a rarity from Leica, model number 107, was produced in 1923. Then a limited series was released, only 20 copies of the equipment, and mass production began only two years later. At first, experts simply tested the demand for portable devices. The most expensive camera in the world

Interestingly, Leica's brainchild was not the first 35mm camera. But it was the first to be a commercial success and began to be mass-produced. This is how a camera appeared on the market, which, despite its ridiculous (at that time) size, took very high-quality (at that time) pictures. Moreover, with one film load it was possible to take several photographs at once. It was a real revolution. And we still use its results to this day.
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Each instance of such a camera is unique in its own way - by design, technical characteristics, or new capabilities. Some of these devices will never even be mass-produced, but they are the ones that hold the lead among not only professional, but also collectible models.

10. Nikon D4 Digital SLR The camera, capable of taking up to 11 frames per second, is equipped with a 16.2 MP matrix, working in conjunction with the Nikon EXPEED3 processor. Video recording at 1080p resolution is possible. Cost without lens: $6 thousand

9. Pentax 645D 40MP Digital SLR Camera Images captured at 40 megapixel resolution are saved in 14-bit RAW files in DNG and PEF formats. Shooting speed - 1.1 frames per second. Cost of a copy: $10 thousand

8. Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III SLR Digital Camera High-speed camera (4 frames per second) is equipped with a 21-megapixel sensor. There is also a video output and a USB port for connecting to a computer. Cost: $12 thousand

7. Leica S2-P Camera A camera with a 30x45 mm sensor and a resolution of 37.5 megapixels has a long battery life and a dust- and moisture-proof housing. Cost: $30 thousand

6. Panoscan MK-3 Digital 360 Degree Panoramic Camera A unique camera capable of taking panoramic images covering 360 degrees. A special processor allows you to take a photo in just 8 seconds. Cost: $40 thousand

5. Phase One P65+ Back with 645DF Body The camera is equipped with a 645 format matrix and a resolution of 60.5 megapixels. It is also supplemented with Sensor+ technology. Cost: $40 thousand

4. Seitz 6×17” Digital Panoramic Camera Using this camera, without special mechanical devices and tripods that rotate the camera, panoramic images are obtained with a resolution of 160 megapixels. Cost: $43 thousand

3. Hasselblad H4D-200MS Digital Camera The camera, which allows you to take pictures with a resolution of 200 megapixels, is equipped with a 50-megapixel sensor, as well as Multi-Shot technology. Cost: $45 thousand

The most expensive digital cameras.

The New Year holidays have come to an end. It's time to get your budget and waistline in order. Every year the same thing happens. The first of January is no exception. Are you making grandiose plans for next year– lose weight, quit smoking, use dental floss more often (start using), learn new language, start appreciating art, or just start taking out the trash on time. But in the end, you realize that these are pipe dreams. So let's add one more thing to the list of these unfulfilled desires: buy the most expensive camera in the world.

There are cameras, and then there are CAMERAS. We're not talking about the insanely expensive $978,903.60 Daguerreotype Giroux. We will look at modern practical professional masterpieces digital cameras that will amaze you.

Hasselblad H4D-60 $41,995

Who needs a house, education or insurance when you have a Hasselblad? The price of the H4D-60, released in 2009, really bites. Since neither the Hasselblad website nor the brochures list hardware prices, reports online value this bad boy between $41,995 and $43,000. In any case, the camera costs more than $40,000, which is a serious amount of money. The name itself hints at several parameters that make this camera so expensive. The H system camera is the pride of the company; this camera boasts a sensor with a resolution of 60 megapixels. Sixty. SIXTY!!! Add to this the fact that the camera was released with new technology True Focus and new software Phocus 2.0.

Designed and built for professionals, True Focus technology works hand in hand with the Absolute Position Lock processor to make the photography process more organized and less labor intensive for the user. Many new cameras tend to focus on the camera rather than the end result. The H4D-60 brings photos back into focus. But wait! There is something else! By shelling out your $40,000+ hard-earned cash for the camera of your wildest dreams, you become a member of the elite Hasselblad Owners Club. This is essentially the elite of professional photography, you get the opportunity to find clients, make new contacts and receive SMS information about updated Hasselblad products. With such a package of offers, what is stopping you?

CanonEOS 1 DsMarkIII$6 999

This is a slightly more realistic proposal, Canon EOS 1 Ds Mark III (body only) – the most expensive camera Canon , which can be purchased on their website. Just for fun let's take the most expensive lens Canon , offered on the company’s website, and let’s see what the total amount is: carcass Canon EOS 1 Ds Mark III ($6999) + EF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM ($11,999) = $18,998. And just when you thought you could afford the camera, your dreams evaporate when you calculate the cost of the camera and lens. But, since Canon loves and appreciates you, lens installation EF on Mark III means you have a wide range of 50 lenses (excluding lenses in the EF-S ), making this camera the most expensive all-around camera on the market Canon . Size with small apartment in Japan, the camera comes in at 6.1 inches wide and 6.3 inches tall. You'll need the largest tripod to support the camera with a super telephoto lens attached to it. Concerning real benefits cameras, Mark III houses the latest 21.1 megapixel full frame sensor Canon CMOS , as well as a 45-point autofocus system. It's important to remember that no matter how many settings, parameters, and gizmos a camera has, it can still take a terrible photo.

Leica M9 Titanium $29,000

What is called “the most compact full-frame digital camera in the world". Regular Leica M 9 will cost you $7999.99 per carcass. But since we're making the most impractical, fantastical New Year's resolutions, let's take a look at the limited edition, more expensive Titanium M 9, designed by Walter De'Silva. De'Silva, Chief Designer Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti among others, made from a camera Lamborghini digital cameras. So why is this limited edition priced at $29,000? LEICA M 9 Titanium made exclusively from premium quality materials. For example, all visible metal elements camera bodies are made from solid titanium, an extremely light but particularly strong and durable metal that can only be machined special equipment. In addition, the exposed surfaces are treated with a hard coating applied by a specialized company in Switzerland. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is used as protective coating camera screen. Camera trim made from leather used in car interiors Audi premium class, perfectly complements the titanium case and provides an incredibly comfortable grip. The handle itself has been further improved with a raised diamond pattern.

Nikon D3X $7,999.95

Slightly cheaper than the Leica M9 (by just four cents), the Nikon D3X is Nikon's answer to all DSLR systems. The unreal 24.5 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor alone is worth it, but let's look deeper. The camera is equipped with a Nikon EXPEED image processor, the continuous shooting speed is 5 fps at FX resolution, and 100% viewfinder coverage is provided; a 51-point autofocus system, a hard-to-cut alloy design, dual CF card slots and a battery capable of up to 4,400 shots on a single charge. This camera can do everything except pancakes for breakfast. Honestly, if you're going to spend thousands of dollars on a camera, this is the smartest choice. This camera does everything a camera should do to turn you into a successful photographer. Just like the Canon Mark III, the Nikon D3X deprived us of lenses. So let's collect the most expensive one Nikon camera: D3X ($7999.95) + AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR ($10299.95) = $18299.90. Luckily, Nikon uses Nikkor lenses that are easily the most reliable professional lenses on the market. And not all of them cost as much as a down payment on an apartment.

The most expensive accessories in the world

A camera that costs tens of thousands of dollars deserves the most best accessories, as much as possible. Given that you plan to use your most expensive camera in the world, you will need something to carry it with. Billingham is an English company that has specialized in camera bags since 1977. These bags are thick, durable and innovative. The Billingham 550 (pictured) was the first soft camera bag made in Britain. They are roomy inside and out. If you purchase a lens that will more bags, the company makes bags that fit full-size lenses. Wear these bags every day and you're guaranteed to look like a pro, all for just $570.

Since the world's most expensive cameras are often used with the world's most expensive lenses, which are also the heaviest, a sturdy tripod - good way Protect the camera from falling. According to Amazon.com, the Gitzo Giant tripod is the most expensive at $1,299.90. Gitzo claims this is the strongest and most reliable tripod in the world. Made from carbon fiber and weighing less than 3.5 kg, the Gitzo Giant tripod is versatile, reliable and terribly expensive.