Welcome back to my blog! We are in touch with you, Timur Mustaev. I receive a lot of letters in which the same phrase sounded: "Advise an inexpensive and good camera", so I decided to write this article.
It is possible that you are good at shooting with your phone or other "soap box", you have your own blog with your pictures, but at some point you decided to rise in photography in order to get better and clearer pictures. What will you do? Of course, you want to get a more sophisticated camera.
Today I will review the range of cameras and tell you which camera is better to buy for a novice photographer! Let's start!
First, decide how far you want to go as a photographer. Do you just want to do amateur photography or do you want to develop and conduct photo sessions, shoot events? Once you make your final decision, you need to start choosing a camera.
Three types of cameras, their advantages and disadvantages
There are three types of cameras:
- Soap dishes;
- Mirrorless with removable optics;
- Mirrored.
Soap dish advantages:
- Light weight and size;
- Automatic shooting only. You don't need to have photography skills;
- Low price.
Disadvantages of soap dishes:
- The inability to control the construction of the frame;
- Lack of interchangeable lens;
- Lack of manual mode.
The advantages of SLR cameras:
- The ability to shoot high-quality photos under any conditions;
- Availability of a high-quality matrix;
- Manual settings;
- Replaceable optics.
Flaws:
- Large weight and size - sometimes more than 1 kg;
- High cost. The price starts from 30 thousand rubles.
The main difference between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR
I want to separately review the main difference between mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, which is the type of viewfinder. If in SLR cameras it is optical, then in hybrid cameras it is display (electronic).
Let's take a look at the benefits of each viewfinder. It should be noted right away that the disadvantages of these two types of cameras will be mutually opposite.
The advantages of an electronic viewfinder:
- Low price with good technical parameters;
- Larger image;
- A camera with this type is smaller;
- The ability to take pictures in any position of the camera: looking in front of you, lowering it lower or raising it above your head;
- The shutter release is less audible as there is no mirror working.
Optical viewfinder benefits:
- Natural colors in the viewfinder;
- Autofocus is more correct and faster;
- In difficult conditions, for example, when the sun is bright, the image remains clearly visible and clear;
- Low heating of the matrix, which allows you to detail the image, taking into account only small digital noise;
- Turning off the display will help conserve battery performance.
Note that there are cameras with dual viewfinders. All cameras have an optical viewfinder, but only some models are provided with a display one, which helps to shoot in any position.
If you are in the mood for a gradual further development in photography and for getting breathtaking pictures, then the road to you is to buy a DSLR photographic equipment.
Types of mirror photography
Consider three categories of SLR cameras and the main top lineups. From top to bottom, we'll look at the smaller models and move on to the more feature-rich ones in the Nikon and Canon lineups. I would like to note that while writing this article, I got acquainted with many real reviews from friends about each of these cameras!
Budget amateur camera
- Nikon D3100- an ordinary amateur DSLR for family photography. The main disadvantage is that many functions have been moved to the on-screen menu, which makes it difficult to work.
- Nikon D5100- DSLR with advanced functionality. It is suitable for those who have experience in photography and their own requirements for the functionality of photographic equipment.
- Nikon D7100- more advanced technique. I think that it is the protected case, 2 slots for memory cards and high-speed shooting of 6 frames / sec that make this model and others like it a pretty cool technique.
- Canon EOS 1000D- a simple camera with a small screen and a 12 MP matrix.
- Canon EOS 600D... It features a rotary screen and Full HD video recording.
- Canon EOS 650D... Has 9 AF points and 5 frames / sec.
Advanced amateur camera
- Nikon D610- photo detail at ISO up to 3200 units, comfortable body and quiet shooting mode.
- Canon EOS 6D has built-in Wi-Fi and enhanced creativity.
- Canon EOS 7D- Wide 100% viewfinder coverage, 19 focus points, maximum shutter speed 1 / 8000s.
Professional camera
- Nikon D810- For still photography, 39 point AF system, sharper shooting and pictures can be edited without loss of quality.
- Canon EOS 5D mark III- mainly for videographers, 61-point autofocus system, good color reproduction.
Of course, it's worth remembering that your choice depends a lot on your budget. It is worth noting that if you were shooting with a Canon soap dish, then you should give preference to this brand when buying a SLR camera.
The lens plays an important role in the choice!
I want to highlight the main feature! If you opt for an expensive Nikon D810 with a whale lens, the quality of your photos will not be as excellent as you would like! , you can read the article.
Why should not beginners buy expensive photographic equipment right away?
- Advantages of the camera, which will be used in everyday photography by only 1%, raise the cost of the camera above 50%;
- If you have not mastered simple skills and terms in photography, then there is no point in buying expensive equipment in order not to understand it at all;
- A beginner photographer will not be able to track the difference in images taken with different lenses of the same model;
- Without filming about 20 thousand frames, you will not impose requirements on shooting, and why pay more?
- Having bought expensive photographic equipment, you need to remember that all auxiliary accessories will cost a lot of money;
- Remember! The main thing is not photographic equipment, but the photographer and his ideas!
Which is better: Canon or Nikon?
Canon and Nikon are top brands of photographic equipment and have been competing for the title of the best brand for several years now. It is impossible to compare the advantages and disadvantages of each company objectively, since both manufacturers have their own pros and cons in one area or another. I still want to review and find out the advantages and disadvantages of both brands of cameras. So Nikon or Canon?
Canon Features:
- With the same quality of accessories, Canon's photography equipment remains 10% cheaper than its competitor;
- Shooting video - Canon retains the advantage;
Nikon Features:
- Ability to shoot in low light and get excellent images with little loss of quality;
- Autofocus! Nikon focuses faster and better and has more focus points than the competition. For Canon, this point can be a real problem and even a forced transition to manual shooting.
In more detail, I wrote in one of my articles, you can familiarize yourself with it.
Author's opinion
In my practice, I have had the opportunity to photograph both Nikon and Canon DSLRs. And I will tell you one thing, any DSLR, of this or that brand, behaves in good hands with dignity, and this is a fact!
Advice... Start with a budget amateur camera, for example, the Nikon D3100 or the more advanced Nikon D7100, but don't go further if your budget even allows you. Take it complete with, it's always more profitable!
And finally, my dear readers, as I advise my best friends, be sure to familiarize yourself with the video course "" (who has NIKON) or " My first MIRROR"(Who has CANON). These are excellent courses to help you in your endeavors and set you on the right path as a photographer. They will open your eyes to the many secrets that a SLR camera holds in itself. It is these courses that professional photographers recommend as their initial development.
My first MIRROR- for CANON SLR camera lovers.
DSLR for Beginner 2.0- for NIKON SLR camera lovers.
With that, I say goodbye to you and wish you a good selection of an inexpensive camera with brilliant features that will make all your ideas come true with ease.
All the best to you, Timur Mustaev.
