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Choose the right camera to suit your needs. If you are after a
few holiday snaps then there's no need to go to the expense and
trouble that a professional has to go to, but if you are serious
about photographer then you are not going to get far with a compact
camera.
1. Compact and APS cameras. Often referred to as "point and
shoot" cameras these are the most easy to use cameras. Most
come with built in flash, autofocus and zoom lenses. The biggest
difference between a compact and SLR camera is that you cannot change
the lens. They are normally lighter than SLR cameras, especially
the APS models.
2. SLR cameras. Use a SLR camera if you want to gain control of
your photography. It gives you the ability to be more creative with
your pictures. Experimentation comes into play with a wide variety
of different lenses available. Be aware that advanced SLRs can provide
a number of different controls and can be difficult to understand.
3. Medium format cameras. If you would like make money out of your
photographs then you will stand a far better chance if you own a
medium format camera. This is because these cameras produce a much
larger negative than the 35mm SLR. The negative will then produce
higher quality prints.
4. Large format cameras. Medium format's big brother. Again this
is a tool of the professional photographer. The large negatives
it produces need little enlargement. Therefore the final print will
be of very high quality.
5. Digital cameras. There are now a range of digital cameras available,
with models to suit beginners, serious amateurs and professional
photographers alike. Compact and SLR digitals are available, as
are special backs for medium format cameras.
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