How to choose the right camera for you!

Something i get asked all the time is “What camera should i buy?!”…

The marketplace is loaded with cameras in every price range!

 

What makes a good camera?

 

You can’t look as a specification like megapixels and assume that more = better.

I always tell my students in the photography courses and workshops the following:

Any modern camera today makes great pictures, but the truth is the person behind the camera makes the photos not the camera!

 

 

Buy a camera that fits your life style!

 

 

 

Types of camera

I will explain to you the camera types, you choose what suits you or meets your needs… Next, you can search in the type selected: what is the latest camera brands in the market and the prices… This i will leave to you!

 

• POINT & SHOOT: These are a step above a smartphone camera. They’re ideal for someone looking for automatic operation, not for those interested in manually adjusting settings. Image quality with these cameras is perfect for social media sharing and quick snapshots, such as during family vacations or other activities. Many also shoot HD video, and come with shooting modes to really make the process as effortless as possible. New models include built-in Wi-Fi for instant connectivity.
  • Pros:
    • Automatic modes are perfect for beginners.
    • Lightweight and easy to carry.
    • Inexpensive price.
  • Cons:
    • Buttons can be small and fiddly.
    • Most models lack a viewfinder.
    • Generally, not too great in low light.

 

• BRIDGE or SUPERZOOM: These are handy for anyone who wants to capture shots from a distant viewpoint. They also include a few more options for manual operation, though image quality is relatively consistent with the basic point-and-shoots with which they share the spotlight. New models reached 50x and even 83x optical zoom, a variable angle LCD screen and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. 
  • Pros:
    • Manual controls are often available.
    • Plenty of zoom for your money!
    • Good or excellent macro performance, as well as increased depth of field, so more of the picture is in focus
  • Cons:
    • Lesser image quality than cameras with bigger sensors
    • Can be bulky in size
    • Fixed lens and not interchangeable
    • Generally, not too great in low light

 

• ADVANCED COMPACT: These are perfect for anyone looking to upgrade to a more advanced system that still remains sleek and comfortable in size. These cameras tend to have larger image sensors and faster processors, which yield higher picture quality and better low-light performance. They offer more options for manual control, and many today are fully capable of shooting in RAW file formats.
  • Pros:
    • Small size
    • Many effects and filters
    • They have many of the programs and manual features that were previously only found on DSLRs a few years ago.

  • Cons:

    • Less zoom capability than cameras with interchangeable lenses and bridge cameras
    • Lesser image quality than cameras with bigger sensors
    • Sometimes can be difficult to get a good grip on due to their small size and slim designs
    • Less control over exposure settings

   

 

• DSLR: These are ideal for someone who understands, wants to learn, or wants the option of total manual camera operation. Someone new to DSLR systems entirely may appreciate an entry-level camera body sold with a kit lens. This would be a great way to get them started with the essentials. A mid-range DSLR may be better suited for those upgrading or expanding into more serious applications. They’re also popular as secondary or backup cameras among professionals looking for a cost-efficient but still high-quality system. Professional DSLRs, such as the full-frame or the APS-C-sized are for photographers who need cameras that are durable and efficient, consistently capturing images of professional quality. They maintain excellent processing speed, quick autofocusing, and optimal low-light performance. Full-frame image sensors tend to respond better to higher ISO settings and boost overall image quality. Full-frame cameras also enable photographers to use a variety of lenses without needing to account for a crop factor; something especially important to anyone regularly shooting wide-angle images. Conversely, top-tiered crop sensor cameras do give that bit of extra reach with lenses, making them ideal for sports, wildlife, and nature shooting, and also tend to have faster continuous shooting rates.
  • Pros:
    • Great image quality
    • Manual settings
    • Loads more exposure breadth
    • Generally longer battery life than the other cameras
    • Optical viewfinder so can see directly through the lens
  • Cons
    • Big and heavy
    • Can be complicated to get your head around
    • Expensive for the camera and lenses

 

• MIRRORLESS: These are more popular now than ever. As their name would suggest, they do not house a mirror to divert light into a viewfinder. Instead, they operate similarly to a point-and-shoot, with light falling directly onto the image sensor. This allows shots to be “previewed” on the camera’s LCD screen before each click. Eliminating the bulky mirror and shutter components makes their bodies much smaller and lighter than their DSLR compeers. With mirrorless systems, photo enthusiasts and professionals are given the freedom to shoot RAW and capture high-resolution images without carrying heavy weights.
  • Pros:
    • Small and with technology are now as good as DSLRs
    • Modern and still evolving
    • Electronic shutter with complete silence
    • Shallow depth of field possible / blurred backgrounds
    • Less complicated mechanically than a DSLR, therefore often cheaper to buy
  • Cons:
    • Zoom lenses on small compact style body made them quite unstable unless you purchase a battery grip to balance the weight.
    • Still have less zoom capability than DSLRs
    • DSLRs perform better in sports
    • Battery is drained faster than a DSLR.