With the advent of the digital camera and its abundance of features to make photography even easier to get into, there's never been a better time to turn your hobby into something more serious, should you so wish. With digital cameras, there are two main choices, one for the amateur and one for serious photographer.
• Rangefinder – this is the camera best suited to someone who merely wishes to photograph as a hobby, or at the very most be on the fringes of amateur photography. The great thing about rangefinders is they do exactly what the camera name stands for; it will automatically focus on whatever you're photographing and give you the best picture it can automatically.
• SLR – or Single Lens Reflex camera. Giving you much more control over how the picture is taken, an SLR camera will allow you to focus on exactly what you wish to photograph, whether that be in the forefront or the back of the main picture. It will also allow you to frame a picture better, and use macro and long lenses too.
Like any competing product, there are cons as well as the pros already mentioned with both cameras. An SLR camera, whilst offering many advantages over the rangefinder when it comes to options available, is usually a lot larger and more heavy than a rangefinder; it also has much faster shutter speeds, meaning that once again at sporting or fast-paced events, you will not miss out on some of the more spectacular shots.
The choice between rangefinder and SLR are pretty wide, and the reasons for a particular photographer using a certain camera type are fairly pronounced. If you're unsure, there is a vast amount of information online. You can either use a search engine such as Google to bring up the pros and cons of both cameras, or visit dedicated photography and camera manufacturers websites, like Canon and Nikon for example, where you will find all the information you need to join this wonderful and rewarding hobby.
A. Tips On How To Buy A Digital SLR Camera
For many years the SLR film camera has been the choice of both amateur and professional photographers alike for the best and most versatile camera equipment. And now that the digital photo age has begun, the digital SLR is still the best choice for those that want more than just snapshots. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a digital SLR camera.
First of all, if you already have a SLR film camera with multiple interchangeable lenses, then you may be able to save a lot of money by just buying the same brand of digital SLR as most brands allow their older film camera lenses to be used on the new digital models. But just make sure before you buy because a few major brands do not allow this kind of migration and so there is no benefit in staying with that brand for lens equipment savings.
Resolution is important in digital SLRs,and is usually represented by how many megapixels the camera uses to save its digital photo files. For most uses a 6-8 megapixel camera will work fine with enlargements on up to 11 X 14, but if you like making even larger prints or do heavy image editing, you may want even more resolution to work with to ensure that your photos remain clear and sharp.
If you like to use fill flash for many of your outdoor shots, you will want to consider a digital SLR that has a very fast flash sync too, such as 1/500 second. Below 1/250 second the flash sync speed is really only useful mainly for indoor shots instead.
Also make sure that the viewfinder itself gives you a bright, clear image in all types of light, enabling you to easily see and manipulate the camera settings at all times.
If you like to use your camera for closeup shots then you will want to get a dSLR that has a mirror lockup feature. Also check the size and weight of a digital SLR camera before buying it to be sure that it will not be uncomfortable to carry for a prolonged period of time, and that the knobs and controls are easily manipulated. Some cameras are so small that their controls can be difficult for those with larger fingers and hands to easily use.
These simple suggestions can help you buy a digital SLR camera that will best fit your own unique needs
B. Move Up to the World of the Digital SLR Camera
A digital SLR camera or a single lens reflex (SLR) camera is one of the most popular cameras amongst photographers today. These cameras not only provide high quality images but the photographer can also largely control how he wants the final product to look like. Hence, people who are extremely fond of clicking pictures have a great time while using a SLR camera. I am using a Canon Rebel right now but the Nikon F6 is next on my horizon of my purchases. The SLR is not cheap at all. Nowadays however, in order to make the SLR available to a larger number of photographers, companies such as Canon and Nikon have come up with SLRs falling in the price range of around $1000 without extra lenses.
What is it that attracts people to an SLR ? One of the main reasons is that an SLR produces pictures which are of much higher quality than point-and-shoot cameras. The contrast and color are extremely good since the lenses used in an SLR are of very good quality. It is an old maxim in the photography world that much of the quality in your images comes from the glass you put in front of the camera. The better the glass the better the photo, it worked in the film days and it still works in the digital age. The camera is important but don’t skimp on the lens.
The photographer can change the lenses in an SLR, depending upon the shot that he/she plans to take. For example, a wide angle lens is used to take pictures of landscapes such as animals in the wild while telephoto lenses help to take extremely detailed pictures of small objects. Thus, one can pick and choose according to the environmental needs. Today some of the manufacturers have started building in image stabilization to their lenses. This really helps when taking long focal length images. In addition to the above, the creative opportunity available to the photographer is much more in a SLR than a regular camera. This is because of the fact that a SLR has a lower contrast and image sharpening features. Since a SLR is comparitvely more expensive than other digital cameras, it is very important that you get yourself a proper insurance for the camera. Especially if you plan to travel a lot with your SLR, insurance is extremely important. And also make sure that damage protection does form a part of the insurance deal as some insurance policies do not provide it. So, read the fine print before signing on the dotted line!
• Rangefinder – this is the camera best suited to someone who merely wishes to photograph as a hobby, or at the very most be on the fringes of amateur photography. The great thing about rangefinders is they do exactly what the camera name stands for; it will automatically focus on whatever you're photographing and give you the best picture it can automatically.
• SLR – or Single Lens Reflex camera. Giving you much more control over how the picture is taken, an SLR camera will allow you to focus on exactly what you wish to photograph, whether that be in the forefront or the back of the main picture. It will also allow you to frame a picture better, and use macro and long lenses too.
Like any competing product, there are cons as well as the pros already mentioned with both cameras. An SLR camera, whilst offering many advantages over the rangefinder when it comes to options available, is usually a lot larger and more heavy than a rangefinder; it also has much faster shutter speeds, meaning that once again at sporting or fast-paced events, you will not miss out on some of the more spectacular shots.
The choice between rangefinder and SLR are pretty wide, and the reasons for a particular photographer using a certain camera type are fairly pronounced. If you're unsure, there is a vast amount of information online. You can either use a search engine such as Google to bring up the pros and cons of both cameras, or visit dedicated photography and camera manufacturers websites, like Canon and Nikon for example, where you will find all the information you need to join this wonderful and rewarding hobby.
A. Tips On How To Buy A Digital SLR Camera
For many years the SLR film camera has been the choice of both amateur and professional photographers alike for the best and most versatile camera equipment. And now that the digital photo age has begun, the digital SLR is still the best choice for those that want more than just snapshots. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a digital SLR camera.
First of all, if you already have a SLR film camera with multiple interchangeable lenses, then you may be able to save a lot of money by just buying the same brand of digital SLR as most brands allow their older film camera lenses to be used on the new digital models. But just make sure before you buy because a few major brands do not allow this kind of migration and so there is no benefit in staying with that brand for lens equipment savings.
Resolution is important in digital SLRs,and is usually represented by how many megapixels the camera uses to save its digital photo files. For most uses a 6-8 megapixel camera will work fine with enlargements on up to 11 X 14, but if you like making even larger prints or do heavy image editing, you may want even more resolution to work with to ensure that your photos remain clear and sharp.
If you like to use fill flash for many of your outdoor shots, you will want to consider a digital SLR that has a very fast flash sync too, such as 1/500 second. Below 1/250 second the flash sync speed is really only useful mainly for indoor shots instead.
Also make sure that the viewfinder itself gives you a bright, clear image in all types of light, enabling you to easily see and manipulate the camera settings at all times.
If you like to use your camera for closeup shots then you will want to get a dSLR that has a mirror lockup feature. Also check the size and weight of a digital SLR camera before buying it to be sure that it will not be uncomfortable to carry for a prolonged period of time, and that the knobs and controls are easily manipulated. Some cameras are so small that their controls can be difficult for those with larger fingers and hands to easily use.
These simple suggestions can help you buy a digital SLR camera that will best fit your own unique needs
B. Move Up to the World of the Digital SLR Camera
A digital SLR camera or a single lens reflex (SLR) camera is one of the most popular cameras amongst photographers today. These cameras not only provide high quality images but the photographer can also largely control how he wants the final product to look like. Hence, people who are extremely fond of clicking pictures have a great time while using a SLR camera. I am using a Canon Rebel right now but the Nikon F6 is next on my horizon of my purchases. The SLR is not cheap at all. Nowadays however, in order to make the SLR available to a larger number of photographers, companies such as Canon and Nikon have come up with SLRs falling in the price range of around $1000 without extra lenses.
What is it that attracts people to an SLR ? One of the main reasons is that an SLR produces pictures which are of much higher quality than point-and-shoot cameras. The contrast and color are extremely good since the lenses used in an SLR are of very good quality. It is an old maxim in the photography world that much of the quality in your images comes from the glass you put in front of the camera. The better the glass the better the photo, it worked in the film days and it still works in the digital age. The camera is important but don’t skimp on the lens.
The photographer can change the lenses in an SLR, depending upon the shot that he/she plans to take. For example, a wide angle lens is used to take pictures of landscapes such as animals in the wild while telephoto lenses help to take extremely detailed pictures of small objects. Thus, one can pick and choose according to the environmental needs. Today some of the manufacturers have started building in image stabilization to their lenses. This really helps when taking long focal length images. In addition to the above, the creative opportunity available to the photographer is much more in a SLR than a regular camera. This is because of the fact that a SLR has a lower contrast and image sharpening features. Since a SLR is comparitvely more expensive than other digital cameras, it is very important that you get yourself a proper insurance for the camera. Especially if you plan to travel a lot with your SLR, insurance is extremely important. And also make sure that damage protection does form a part of the insurance deal as some insurance policies do not provide it. So, read the fine print before signing on the dotted line!
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