An Amateur’s Guide to Digital Cameras

 


Isn’t it amazing how with technological innovations today we're able to capture every beautiful moment on our cameras. Be it our morning selfies, photos of a birthday party, a wedding, an enchanting view of the moonlit sky or just a lovely tree on the roadside, we all love clicking pictures. But what if you want to click pictures that stand out? The ones that you’d be proud to put up on your blog or Instagram page? Well, for this, all you have to do is get your hands on a digital camera. Here's a simple guide that'll help you make a wise choice!


Some of the most popular types of cameras available in the market today include the DSLR and compact mirrorless camera lenses. DSLRs are expensive and used usually by professionals. These cameras are designed based on film cameras and therefore offer several modes and lenses that help make a photo look truly professional. DSLR cameras offer features such as faster shutter speed to capture images of a moving object or better low light adjustment to enable you to take pictures even in darker places.

Most companies such as Nikon and Canon offer several varieties of these cameras, including cheaper ones for amateurs who can also then click pictures in automatic mode while learning the craft.


It’s been stated that mirrorless cameras will be the next big thing in the future as it's ideal for amateurs. These devices offer most of the features a DSLR does but are much lighter and cheaper. Unlike a DSLR that uses an optical viewfinder, these use an electronic one. Their name is derived from the fact that they have compact mirrorless camera lenses; helping the light to come straight through to the sensor.

Modern camera lenses offer plenty of features to play around with, including facial recognition which is crucial when recording weddings or events. They also offer wi-fi capabilities, high-resolution video and remote control.

There are a few more things to keep in mind when buying a new digital camera. Firstly, while megapixels (MP) are often advertised more, check the sensor size of the camera, as larger sensors help take better pictures.

 


Another feature of digital cameras includes image stabilization. An aspect that is particularly useful for amateurs as it helps take a steady shot even when taking an image on the go or without a tripod. Optical zooms are always preferred over digital zooms despite being expensive as they offer you the clearest images even when zoomed in.

Another aspect to keep in mind is that such cameras usually save their images as RAW files, a format professionals prefer. While RAW files give a lot more room for easy editing, they also take up a lot of space and require good backup on your laptop or external hard disks.

The benefit of modern digital cameras is that they offer a lot of automatic picture clicking features but over time, any amateur photographer must also get used to the several modes available on these cameras to get the best possible picture depending on the setting, timing, location and more. If you’re a newbie and are looking to invest in a new camera, there are ample options available in the market to choose from, but Panasonic’s Lumix range of cameras is one that you would really be happy with it.

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