choosing a camera there are several many hundreds thousands billions of camera models on the market...
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Choosing A Camera
There are several many hundreds thousands
billions of camera models on the market
to choose from
Choosing A Camera
New models are always coming out
No new major revisions anymore
Just ask yourself the following questions…
Choosing A Camera
How much am I willing to spend?
Choosing A Camera
Do I want built-in or detachable lenses, and how much zoom do I want?
Choosing A Camera
What will I mainly use a camera for?Yeah, I know! What kind of pictures??
Choosing A Camera
What experience do I have as a photographer?
Choosing A Camera
How large will my
images need to be?
Choosing A Camera
Do I want a camera that will fit in my pocket?
Do I prefer a slightly larger
camera?
Choosing A Camera
What is “Best”…
It’s a relative term. It means the balance of features that fit your needs at the right cost.
Choosing A Camera - Prices
Canon EOS 1D Mark III $3,900 - $4,500
Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-200mm lens)$2,250 - $2,700
Canon PowerShot S3 IS $249 - $450
Canon PowerShot SD750 $163 - $275
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80$159.99 - $239.99
Choosing A Camera - Prices
Don’t forget accessories…
Flash, lenses, tripod, strap, lens filters, batteries, carrying case, memory cards (just to name a few)
Things To Consider
Resolution:
A higher resolution doesn’t necessarily mean a better picture.
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Things To Consider
Image size is simply the dimensions of the image (in pixels) the camera will create.
14 MP = 4,500 x 3,185
3 MP = 2,048 x 1,536
XGA (3/4 MP) = 1,024 x 768
VGA (300 K) = 640 x 480
Things To Consider
What do these images have
in common?
(Hint: it has nothing to do with the subject matter)
(Another hint: What’s the shape of each picture?)
Things To Consider
Manufacturers mask off a part of the image sensor
1. to conform to the proportion of the image you expect.
2. To store data about the picture (other than the pixel data)