DSLR

A full-frame DSLR body has long been on the wish lists of many more photographers than could afford one. Now, both Nikon and Canon have announced cameras priced at about $2,100 (street, body only), pitching them as “low-cost” full-framers.

Your digital SLR (even if it’s a budget “entry-level” model) is a picture-making powerhouse. And sure, you know all about the still and video capture, burst shooting, tracking autofocus, and smart metering.But your camera likely has additional capabilities you may not know about—features that can improve your photos and make for a more enjoyable shooting experience. You may be surprised at the clever elves lurking in your camera body.

The inner-workings of any DSLR are insanely complicated, especially when we're talking about a camera as advanced as the Nikon D4. That's why it's so intriguing to get a look at the guts that make it go. You don't really need an engineering degree to appreciate the photos, especially the one of the stripped-down, machined aluminum alloy chassis. Click through the gallery for big versions of the photos and look for more coverage of D4 today from the CES show floor.