In my last Blog we have learn about Point-and-Shoot camera. Today I
am going to write about the Other two types of Digital camera.
2. Compact Cameras:
Compact cameras are very similar to point-and-shoots. Some stores and websites use the two terms interchangeably. But in my view, I see compact cameras as a little larger than point-and-shoots, with maybe a higher zoom and exposure range, and a larger LCD screen. Examples of compact cameras are the Canon Powershot G11, the Coolpix P100, and the Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD Expect to pay between Tk 30,000 and Tk 60,000.
Advantages
> Relatively cheaper than bottom-line DSLR cameras.
> Camera controls are often easier to access because they are not buried inside the camera‟s menu.
> Physically larger than point-and-shoot cameras, providing better grip on the body of the camera.
> The lens of a compact camera usually has a range of focal lengths, from wide to medium long.
> May include additional features not included in point-and-shoots, e.g. swivel LCD screen and video capture.
Disadvantages
> Pretty much the same disadvantages for point-and-shoot cameras.
> Can be heavier and more inconvenient to carry around as compared to a point-and-shoot camera.
3. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) Cameras:
The biggest difference with DSLR cameras is that you can exchange lenses, and they are way faster than point-and-shoot and compact cameras. Examples of DSLRs are the Canon 50D (which is the main camera I shoot with these days) and the Nikon D90.
Advantages
> With DSLR cameras you have the ability to use a wide variety of lenses, from extremely wide and to very long zoom lenses.
> The camera operation of DSLR cameras is a lot faster. There‟s little or no exposure lag between shots. My Canon 50D for example can fire up to 6.3 frames per second in high speed shooting.
> An external flash/strobe can be attached to these cameras, making for better camera lighting than the built-in camera flash.
> Higher exposure ranges, e.g. high ISO ranges, additional spot metering modes, Flash compensation feature.
> Larger size DSLRs make for a better grip and more steady shots.
Disadvantages
> DSLRs are more expensive, starting at around Tk 60,000 upwards to Tk 2,50,000 or more.
> These cameras are of course not compact and sometimes you have to carry an extra lens or two in your camera bag in order to shoot in various lens ranges.
If you are looking to make digital photography a serious hobby or profession, you will want to eventually get a DSLR. They provide you much more control over your photography than point-and-shoots and compact cameras.
2. Compact Cameras:
Compact cameras are very similar to point-and-shoots. Some stores and websites use the two terms interchangeably. But in my view, I see compact cameras as a little larger than point-and-shoots, with maybe a higher zoom and exposure range, and a larger LCD screen. Examples of compact cameras are the Canon Powershot G11, the Coolpix P100, and the Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD Expect to pay between Tk 30,000 and Tk 60,000.
Advantages
> Relatively cheaper than bottom-line DSLR cameras.
> Camera controls are often easier to access because they are not buried inside the camera‟s menu.
> Physically larger than point-and-shoot cameras, providing better grip on the body of the camera.
> The lens of a compact camera usually has a range of focal lengths, from wide to medium long.
> May include additional features not included in point-and-shoots, e.g. swivel LCD screen and video capture.
Disadvantages
> Pretty much the same disadvantages for point-and-shoot cameras.
> Can be heavier and more inconvenient to carry around as compared to a point-and-shoot camera.
3. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) Cameras:
The biggest difference with DSLR cameras is that you can exchange lenses, and they are way faster than point-and-shoot and compact cameras. Examples of DSLRs are the Canon 50D (which is the main camera I shoot with these days) and the Nikon D90.
Advantages
> With DSLR cameras you have the ability to use a wide variety of lenses, from extremely wide and to very long zoom lenses.
> The camera operation of DSLR cameras is a lot faster. There‟s little or no exposure lag between shots. My Canon 50D for example can fire up to 6.3 frames per second in high speed shooting.
> An external flash/strobe can be attached to these cameras, making for better camera lighting than the built-in camera flash.
> Higher exposure ranges, e.g. high ISO ranges, additional spot metering modes, Flash compensation feature.
> Larger size DSLRs make for a better grip and more steady shots.
Disadvantages
> DSLRs are more expensive, starting at around Tk 60,000 upwards to Tk 2,50,000 or more.
> These cameras are of course not compact and sometimes you have to carry an extra lens or two in your camera bag in order to shoot in various lens ranges.
If you are looking to make digital photography a serious hobby or profession, you will want to eventually get a DSLR. They provide you much more control over your photography than point-and-shoots and compact cameras.
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