| With the enormous amount of models, manufacturers | | | | rather large shutter lag, and you will have a hard time |
| and features out there, it's usually a tremendous task | | | | shooting a picture of something in motion. Also, manual |
| to do the research and buy a digital camera. Moreover, | | | | control is usually quite limited, and a seasoned |
| the responsibility is quite big: if you chose wrong, you | | | | photographer will look for more control over the |
| end up paying for a gadget you don't need! | | | | picture. |
| Let's start off by demoting a myth: it's not always that | | | | DSLR Cameras |
| the most expensive camera is the best for you. We | | | | DSLR is an acronym from "Digital Single Lens Reflex". |
| have put up a few characteristics of point-and-shoot | | | | These cameras are equipped with a live digital viewing |
| and professional cameras that will help you assess | | | | mechanism through the lenses that focus on the |
| your needs and get the right one. | | | | image. Experienced photographers prefer them over |
| Point and shoots | | | | point and shoots because: |
| If you are a newcomer in the art of photography, you | | | | - they produce larger pixel sizes which translates into a |
| should go for one of these. For a newbie, these | | | | better image quality |
| gadgets have lots to offer: | | | | - they can be equipped with interchangeable lenses, |
| - They are lightweight and can fit in your jacket pocket | | | | filters and flashes |
| or purse and you can carry them around daily without | | | | - there is no shutter lag: with proper accessories, you |
| any effort. They are great for spotting candid | | | | can catch a clear image of a Formula 1 car moving at |
| moments at parties, on vacation or even at the office. | | | | 300kmph |
| - You can use the inbuilt LCD screen to frame your | | | | - the lenses and other accessories are |
| shot. I bet you missed that on old film cameras! | | | | interchangeable with other cameras |
| - Photos taken on AUTO mode are of good quality if | | | | Still, DSLR's are heavier than their "baby" consumer |
| you only plan on sharing them with your friends. | | | | competitors and more difficult to manipulate, the |
| - They are cheap. You won't ruin your family budget | | | | shutter click sound can be quite annoying, and are |
| with one of these $200 cameras. | | | | difficult to operate by an inexperienced photographer. |
| However, point and shoots are slow, they have a | | | | |