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• Brands
• Lenses
• Software
• Price
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Additional features (Not so Important)
Most cameras have some other essential or less essential, features. These can be really fun to experiment with and can make the camera more enjoyable to use, but they probably won’t be what makes or breaks your purchasing decision.
The best way to find out which features a camera has is to look it up! Here are a few of the features that are common right now:
1. PANO MODE
This feature allows you to take multiple images of a scene and have the camera automatically stitch them together, into a ‘panoramic’ shot. This feature is more common in point-and-shoot and some mirror-less cameras, and less common in DSLRs.
2. IMAGE STABILIZATION
This feature reduces vibration and shakiness when shooting, which in turn reduces blurriness in low light conditions. Sometimes the camera body or lens itself will contain the stabilization mechanism, which is known as optical image stabilization. This is of a higher quality than digital image stabilization, which is software in the camera that does that work.
3. VIDEO RECORDING
Almost all types of cameras now feature video recording. The standard for HD (High Definition) is 1080p, which a lot of point-and-shoots (and even phones) are capable of recording, along with DSLR, Micro Four Thirds and mirrorless cameras. More advanced cameras will also offer manual control of exposure and better video quality. Some cameras now offer 4K (3840 x 2160), which is four times the resolution of 1080p!
4. FRAMES PER SECOND
This is how many photos the camera can take per second. A higher frames per second (fps) capability is useful if you’re shooting sports or other fast action scenes.
5. AUTOMATIC SENSOR CLEANING
Many cameras have a feature that shakes dust off the camera’s sensor using ultrasonic vibrations. This is beneficial feature, though you should note that it doesn’t always work perfectly in removing sensor dust.
6. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a type of screen common in cameras. But not all LCDs are created equal! Higher resolution screens will display your images better than lower resolution screens. Some screens will also be brighter than others, and/or offer better contrast. You can usually get a sense of what counts as good screen quality just by taking a look at a few different camera screens.
Some camera makers are now offering flip screens, that allow you to adjust the physical position of the display along one or two axes. The idea here is to use the screen as a viewfinder, allowing you to see what you’re shooting in situations where you wouldn’t be able to look through a physical viewfinder. Pretty handy!
7. VIEWFINDER
The viewfinder is what you look at when you compose your image.
With DSLRs, the viewfinder lets you look right through the lens, thanks to the handy mirror.
Mirrorless and point-and-shoot cameras may have an LCD screen on the back of the camera, in place of viewfinder. Some may also have an electronic viewfinder.
An electronic viewfinder displays an electronic image of the scene as it will appear in your photo, given your current camera settings. The advantage of the electronic viewfinder over an LCD display – which will also show you how the image looks given your current settings – is that it’s much easier to use in bright conditions.
Make sure to think carefully about what kind of viewfinder you want (as always, head to a store and give a few cameras a try).
8. WI-FI & NEAR-FIELD CONNECTIVITY(NFC)
Some cameras are now able to connect to the internet wirelessly, making it a breeze to upload your photos to your computer or to social sharing sites straight from your camera. With some cameras, you’re even able to download apps that link your phone up to your camera, letting you do things like set a timer, press the shutter, or see what your camera sees, all from your phone.
Near-field communication is another wireless option available with some newer camera models. Near-field communication allows you to wirelessly transfer images from your camera to a wireless device (like a phone or tablet) simply by touching the devices together. If you’re planning to do a lot of sharing from your wireless devices, near-field might be something worth looking into when you choose a camera.
9. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
Some cameras include a global positioning system (GPS), which keeps track of where your images were captured. This can be a handy feature when you’re travelling (especially if you’re unlikely to remember where each shot was taken), or when your location scouting and find an area you want to return to.
Remember, a lot of these additional features become “selling points” when the salesperson is discussing cameras with you. They sound fancy, and can be a lot of fun, but make sure to consider them in conjunction with all the essentials we talked about previously. It’s the basic stuff that really matters.
BRANDS
The brand of your camera doesn’t have much to do with the quality of images you create. That’s all about you as a photographer! But brands get a lot of attention in the photography world, so let’s Start..
Canon and Nikon
The two major manufacturers of DSLRs are Canon and Nikon.
Canon holds the largest market share around with Nikon. Both make cameras along the entire spectrum, from point-and-shoots to high end DSLRs. By choosing a Canon or Nikon camera you’ll find the widest selection of compatible lenses and accessories.
Canon and Nikon both build solid cameras that function well, and each have their own pros and cons. It’s generally agreed upon that Nikons have better build quality and focusing, while Canon has a better selection of lenses. They each seem to render colour differently as well.
Your best bet in choosing will probably come in trying out each brand, and seeing which ones feels better to you.
Other Brands
Sony is also pursuing the DSLR market, and are a serious competitor to the Canon/Nikon domination. The cameras they offer have some innovative features that seem ahead of where Canon and Nikon are, and at cheaper prices. They’ve also developed a competitive line up of lenses.
Other camera manufacturers selection of lenses is pretty limited compared to the other manufacturers – something to keep in mind if you’re interested in using multiple lenses with your camera.
In terms of Micro Four Thirds and mirrorless cameras, Panasonic and Sony dominate the market. Panasonic have a good head start with Micro Four Thirds cameras but Sony is rocking the mirrorless segment. They have options that feature a larger sensor than Micro Four Thirds cameras, and some really neat features. Lots of great options here!
Finally, when it comes to compact point-and-shoot cameras, it seems as though every manufacturer has their hand in that competitive market. If you are interested in a point-and-shoot then your best bet is to find a camera that you’ll take everywhere with you. Brand name shouldn’t play as big a role in your purchasing decision.
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