Camera gear, and thus reviews, is typically handled on Thom's sites specific to the type of gear (mirrorless, DSLR, film). DSLR camera reviews are covered on dslrbodies.com. Also, if I have a book for a camera, you'll find a (red) link to that here, as well.
DSLR Camera Reviews
Some reviews have been retired (strikeouts, below). If you need those older reviews, you can use the Wayback Machine to view the bythom.com site at that time if you really need that review. Likewise, some older books are no longer available, as they were produced in a different form.
Nikon D1/D1h/D1x— book no longer availableNikon D2h— book no longer availableNikon D2x— book no longer availableNikon D3/D3s/D3x— Complete Guide to the Nikon D3, D3s, and D3x (currently unavailable)- Nikon D4 — no book
- Nikon D5 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D5
- Nikon D6 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D6
- Nikon Df — no book
- Nikon D300/D300s — Complete Guide to the Nikon D300 and D300s (currently unavailable)
- Nikon D500 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D500
- Nikon D600/D610 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D600 and D610
Nikon D700— Complete Guide to the Nikon D700 (currently unavailable)- Nikon D750 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D750
- Nikon D780 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D780
- Nikon D800/D800E — Complete Guide to the Nikon D800 and D800E
- Nikon D810 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D810 and D810A
- Nikon D850 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D850
- Nikon D3200 — no book
- Nikon D3300 — no book
- Nikon D3400 — no book
- Nikon D5200 — no book
- Nikon D5300 — no book
- Nikon D5500 — no book
Nikon D7000— Complete Guide to the Nikon D7000- Nikon D7100 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D7100
- Nikon D7200 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D7200
- Nikon D7500 — Complete Guide to the Nikon D7500
A lot of people want quick, straightforward recommendations. Generally I recommend that you stick with the brand of camera you've been using. That said, here are recent DSLR cameras I recommend to people:
Crop Sensor (APS-C)
- Canon — 90D
- Nikon — D7500
- Pentax — K-3 Mark III
Why those specific models? While you can buy lesser models, these are basically the state of the art for APS-C DSLRs, and because of the decline in the market, likely to remain that way.
What does Thom use? None. I moved on to mirrorless in APS-C.
Full Frame
- Canon — 1DX Mark III, 5D Mark IV
- Nikon — D780, D850, D6
Why those specific models? All of these are absolute workhorse cameras, capable of almost any job you'd throw at them. They represent the "best of DSLRs."
What does Thom use? Mostly the Nikon D6, which is used for indoor sports. The mirrorless Z9 or Z8 now replaces my D850 for landscape, wildlife, and outdoor sports.
