This
is my first review post under my fav category ”Navtej is
passionate about photography”. Digital cameras today offer superb image
quality that competes directly with film.
These cameras look and act like traditional cameras with a few extra
features. Tricky camera designs are quickly leaving the marketplace
because photographers want to take pictures and not be bogged down by
hard-to-use technology.
Many things about digital cameras are identical to film cameras, a
few things are slightly tweaked from film expectations, and a number of
features are unique to digital photography. Some of the big differences
can actually help you take better pictures than you ever did with a
film camera.
For quality results from any camera, the basics of photography still
apply no matter how an image is captured. A tripod is always important
if slow shutter speeds are needed and big telephoto lenses are used.
Fast shutter speeds remain a key way to stop action, and f-stops
continue to affect depth of field. The important parts of a scene still
need to have the focus centered on them, and dramatic light always
helps make for dramatic photos.
The “digital” in digital camera has caused even experienced
photographers to worry that this new technology will be difficult to
master. But consider this: No beginner ever picked up a camera and knew
what all the controls did. For the serious photographer, f-stops and
shutter speeds were definitely not instinctive.
Types of Cameras
Digital cameras come in a variety of forms, from point-and-shoot
pocket cameras to advanced digital SLRs. There is no right or wrong
type, though a specific one may be best for you and your photography.
Simple point-and-shoot digital cameras can give surprising quality
when they have the right lenses and sensors. Because they are totally
automatic in focus and exposure, they just have to be pointed at a
subject and clicked. They have limited capabilities for controlling the
image, although even very inexpensive cameras often have white balance
controls. Some are exceptionally compact, able to fit easily into a
shirt pocket, making them ideal cameras to keep at hand so you won’t
miss a great photo opportunity.
Advanced point-and-shoot cameras are similar in that they mostly
rely on automatic controls; however, this group tends to add special
features to make the cameras a little more flexible. Such features
include exposure compensation, more white balance controls, limited
manual settings, and more. Still relatively inexpensive, these cameras
can be a good introduction to digital and are perfect for the families
of serious photographers.
Interchangeable-lens, digital SLRs offer all the controls of a 35mm
SLR, including lenses that give you a wealth of focal-length
possibilities. These cameras are definitely bigger than the other
digital cameras. They include complete and extensive photographic
controls, the best in image-sensor and processing technology, high
levels of noise control, and more. The LCD panel on the back of an SLR
can be used only for reviewing images, since the sensor cannot provide
“live” images due to the mirror design.
More Tips to follow in my subsequent posts, till then, Happy Clicking!
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