5 things we wish all DSLRs would have

Nowadays, more consumers are resorting to DSLR rather than point and shoot cameras. Major players like Canon and Nikon releases new DSLRs every year that vary in sizes, sensors, megapixels and a number of features. Since DSLRs today are reasonably cheaper and popular than before, here are 5 features we wish all DSLRs would have.

Internal IS

IS or image stabilizer (sometimes called VR or vibration reducer and other names) is responsible for keeping the lenses stable and free from sudden vibrations or shake during shots. Most IS are to be found with the lenses, but not with the camera body. Some lenses offer IS, some don’t. So if the camera body itself has IS, then all compatible lenses should take a blur-free shot every time. Also, hand-held videos will look smoother and more professional.

Olympus has employed this for the longest time but few others followed the same path.

USB Charging

All DSLRs have a removable battery, which are to be charged separately through its own cradle. Though it has been that way for sometime, it takes a while to actually remove the battery, slip it in the charger, plug the socket, and vice-versa. Plus, when travelling, there aren’t much sockets around. Solution? How about a DSLR that can be charged through its USB port?

If DSLRs support USB charging, it would be easy to refuel your shooter anytime. You will be able to charge it using your trusty powerbank as well. Also, there is no need for proprietary chargers since USB ports come in standard.

The closest we’ve seen that does this is the Sony NEX series (very reason why we bought one before). It’s a lifesaver whenever we forget to bring the charger during trips.

IP Rating

Waterproof, dust-proof, anything-proof. Since Sony introduced waterproofed smartphones and was able to slim it down, it gained popularity among smartphones. With more brands making “proofing” a staple feature, DSLRs have not embraced this yet. Well, there are weather-sealed DSLRs around but they doesn’t necessarily protect the camera from water and the like. An IP68 certified DSLR would be nice, meaning it will be dust-tight and can be immersed in water beyond a meter without any additional casing.

Internal Storage

Remember the camcorders with built-in hard drive? The ones that has an internal memory from 30GB to 60GB? Well, those were the days before memory cards can handle larger capacity at higher speeds. Though, not exactly a crucial feature to have, but in times it will be handy, DSLRs with internal memory is a great idea.

Besides, most people who have dSLR also use them to record full HD videos as well. And, with recording speed of up to 120fps, it would be best to have an internal storage to help buffer that huge amount of data being written to the card.

Internal WiFi

WiFi or Wireless Fidelity enables us to transmit gigabytes of data without any wires. That is why it would be nice if this will be a staple feature soon. Wireless transfer is such a great help when doing a photoshoot or even just managing your already wire-tangled life. It could also branch out to more features like wireless shutter and wireless flash. Goodbye optional accessories.

Some cameras have them but we though it would be best if it were the standard.

There you go. These are the 5 features we wish to see on every DSLR, may it be for professional or amateur. How about yours? You may list down 5 features you wish to see on every DSLR through the comment section below. Each user opinion varies depending on usage. You may never know, Canon or Nikon (or any) is already cooking it for us.