Simple tips before buying a new digital camera
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Do
you have any intention of buying a new digital camera in 2013? There are many
new digital cameras in 2013 with advanced features, even many well-known camera
manufacturer launching interchangeable lens cameras like Sony, Nikon, Pentax,
Panasonic and Olympus. Even Canon also seriously launched Micro Four Third
camera or interchangeable lens this year.
However, DSLR cameras have always been the largest selection of starters and photography enthusiast, the reason for the purpose of photography is more serious and professional.
However, DSLR cameras have always been the largest selection of starters and photography enthusiast, the reason for the purpose of photography is more serious and professional.
When
you buy a DSLR camera (Digital Single Lens Reflect), then it should be
considered with jelly, especially for beginners who have a limited budget.
Since the first camera you buy will definitely make a selection accessories
further, for example to buy lenses, filters, tripods, camera bags and other
photographic need. If you have a large budget, you would have more choice.
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If
you are a beginner, but very keen to pursue the hobby of photography, then
there are some tips you need to understand it so that you get the right camera
and fun.
1. Determine the needs and budgets
Buying
a DSLR camera as needed is a wise thing. Do not force yourself to buy an
advanced camera features, but we do not need those features for everyday use.
For beginners it is advisable to choose a camera with a model of affordable, or
in accordance with the budget that you have today. It is more discreet, so you
can buy other lenses such as tripod, wide-angle lenses, zoom lenses or other
lenses in the future.
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2. Sensor size
If
you are going to buy a camera, then note the size of the sensor used to capture
the image. Although many variations of size, are generally divided into three
categories, namely Full Frame, APS-C and Micro Four-Thirds (MFT).
Full
frame DSLR cameras are all digital SLR cameras that use the same size sensor
with analog film size. So what is seen in the viewfinder so that the picture,
without being reduced. APS-C sensor cameras have a smaller sensor size, so
there is a missing part of a photo or crop. The advantage of APS-C sensor is
the price to be cheaper and lighter body. The third type of sensor is a camera
with Micro Four-Thirds sensor. Micro Four Third cameras is now the trend and in
demand as an additional camera or as a companion to a DSLR camera. MT camera
has a sensor size smaller than the APS-C, so that the body becomes smaller MFT
cameras anyway, and certainly lighter and easier to carry anywhere without much
reducing the quality of images produced.
Examples
of full frame cameras: Canon 5D Mark III, Nikon D600, Nikon D700, Nikon D800,
Nikon D4, Pentax K-30, Olympus E620 or Sony A99.
Examples of camera APS-C crop sensor: Canon 600D/650D/60D/7D, Nikon D3100/D5200/D90/D7000,
Sony A390, Sony SLT A37/A57.
Examples
of Micro Four-Thirds cameras: Fuji XE-1, Nikon J1/V1 series, Olympus EPL / EPM
/ EP series, Canon EOS-M, Panasonic GF series, Samsung NX series or Sony NEX
series.
3. Megapixel
If
planning to print the photos in large size, you should buy a camera with a
resolution so that the images can also be printed as desired maximum. You can
buy a new digital camera with more than 22 mega pixels. Do you really need
this?
As
an illustration, 4 MP resolution cameras can produce good print size 10R (like
the size of a magazine cover). If you just want the photos to be shared on the
Internet or social media, it is not too big Megapixel needed. Of course, you
should buy a camera with a resolution of at least 10 or 12 Megapixel. Now you
can get a Canon or Nikon DSLR camera with a standard 18 megapixel camera with
an affordable price, such as the Canon EOS 600D and Nikon D5100. Both cameras
have advanced features.
4. Speed
DSLR
cameras have better speed than expensive pocket camera. Speed is often
necessary when photographing a moving object such as a car that was speeding or
watching a music concert.
5. ISO
Other
feature of DSLR cameras that may need attention is the ISO setting for shooting
in the dark. ISO is concerned with the sensitivity of the camera's sensor to
light. The greater the value of the setting, the more sensitive the camera and
the light are obtained.
6. Image Stabilization / Anti
Vibration
Another
thing to note that choosing a DSLR camera is Anti shake systems. Because
pictures taken in poor lighting or retrieved remotely are prone to opaque
(blur) due to hand movement or unintentional camera. Image Stabilization is
designed to avoid this.
7. Size and Model
Size
DSLR camera is big and not like a regular digital camera. But there are also
some DSLR cameras are lightweight and can be taken anywhere on the go. Even as
reviewed above, the type Four-Thirds camera is comfortable to carry anywhere
with a small form. You also can create fantastic picture with MFT camera.
Again,
whatever camera you choose, make sure you adjust your budget, your needs and
your readiness to add accessories in the future. If you are serious, then you
can become a professional photographer, you can even become rich from the hobby
of photography.
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