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Memories are priceless, but in the contemporary world, capturing them is not. From pixels to mega pixels and lenses to sensors — technology has brought a lot of things into play, but if you’re still stuck wondering why some DSLRs are more expensive than the others, the answer is simple: with high resolution, comes a high price to pay and sometimes it’s more than just burning a hole in your pocket! Keeping in mind the prestigious brand names and superior quality and performance, let us take a look at the most ridiculously expensive cameras available in the market today.

The Hasselblad H4D 200 MS ($45,000)

From the best camera makers in the world, this has an astounding resolution of 200 million pixels that allows for amazing detail. The camera has a sensor mounted into a symmetrical multi shot frame. This allows the sensor to be precisely positioned, using what the company calls ‘piezo-electrical actuators’. Colour rendering issues are eliminated as a result.

The Seitz 6×17 Panoramic ($43,000)

This camera is capable of up to 160 million pixels. It can capture 300 megabytes of data every second, allowing you to capture the image quickly. The camera is easy to control and you can even preview and store the image via a connected tablet or computer. The camera is ideal for landscapes, group shots, fine art, architecture and any photography subject that require a high resolution.

The Leica S2-P ($30,000)

For those who engage in a lot of outdoor photography, this camera is a blessing. With 37.5 megapixel images and backed up by a sensor with 30 x 45 mm, the camera is not only water resistant, but also has a battery with an extremely long life. There’s auto focus from the ultra wide to the super telephoto and the classic Leica outputs of sharp and clear colour in the pictures, making this the ultimate camera for the road.

The Phase One P65+ ($40,000)

This is a medium format digital camera that has a full frame sensor. This sensor technology allows you to easily capture images of extremely high quality. The camera can be attached to the 645 DF body and even at an ISO of 3200, the camera can produce a picture of up to 15 megapixels.

The Canon EOS 1D Mark III ($12,000)

This is a digital single lens reflex camera with 10.1 megapixels. It has a 28.1 x 18.7 mm CMOS sensor with maximum resolution of 3,888 x 2,592. This dedicated sensor has a 45-point AF. It has an ISO range of 100 and 3,200, expandable to 50 and 6,400 and is known for its ability to shoot fast, alongside delivering high quality images.