Todays photo is a Silhouette sunset, I enjoy doing these photos, I think it is because of the high contrast in them. enjoy.
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like or comment if you would be interested in seeing a “whats in my bag post” seen a few of these around, thinking about doing one, what you think..?
This time of the year theres a lot of new camera coming out, as well as people wanting to get a new camera with some gift money. The problem is there is so many different kinds… and prices, so whats best for you?
first, lets go over the two main types of cameras.
Point and shoot cameras: these are cameras such as nikon coolpix, and canon Powershot. one of the main things people look at and think is really important are the MP number.. point and shoot cameras of today typically range from 10 -16 MP. so what amount of MP is best? honestly 10, unless you print huge photos over 20×30 and even bigger you dont really need to spend the extra money for a 16mp camera… 10 or 12 would be great quality for pc and mac viewing and printing 8×10’s and 11×14’s. the zoom on these types of cameras is what is called digital zoom.
DSLR cameras: DSLR means Digital single lens reflex. these cameras are more expensive than point and shoot cameras, and you can inter change the lenses to virtually anything you want. the lenses you have to buy extra but most all of these cameras come with a lens of some kind. usually a 18-55mm or 55-200mm. these cameras also have a lot more settings. the MP on these types of cameras ranges from around 12-36 mp depending on how new the camera is. these are much, much more advanced cameras
so what type is best for you?
you need to ask your self what type of photographer are you?
do you just enjoy taking snapshots of yourself, friends, family and random things? if so then you would probably be better off with a point and shoot. they are generally small enough to fit in your purse or pocket. and you dont have to really spend time learning much about the camera before you start taking pictures.
are you a very interesting in photography photographs and not just snapshots, taking images that really catch peoples eye? if so then a DSLR might be for you.. but you need to ask yourself where your at as this type of photographer. are you just learning? do you know what the shutter speed, aperture and iso do and how to use them? are you taking classes? and how serious are you? if your not sure how serious you will be long term in this and are just starting to take classes you might be better off holding out on spending the extra cash for a dslr because if a few months later you become less interested it might be a waste of money to you. however, if you are sure you serious then it is definitely worth spending $400-$500 on a DSLR… if you know shutter speeds, aperture, iso and the advanced settings or are currently taking a class on them and photography id recommend a DSLR if it something you plan to continue for a long time.
DSLR cameras do have a “auto” mode on them like point and shoot cameras do where the camera sets most of your settings if not all of them.. however they also have shutter speed mode, aperture mode, full manuel and much more settings. it is really pointless to buy a DSLR to only use the “auto” mode. why? because the quality of photograph you can capture when you take full control of the settings is much better than what the camera can determine. and the settings really are almost endless… thing of it like this, buying a DSLR and only using it in “auto” is like buying a high performance sports car and never taking it over 2nd gear… your missing out on a lot, and not using it to its full potential.
Jared Campbell Photography 