Why Having a DSLR is Like Having a Second Camera

Why Having a DSLR is Like Having a Second Camera

When it comes to buying a digital camera there are a lot of things to take into consideration. After all, you have many options. The cheapest and easiest to use is the point and shoot digital camera. Professionals are not likely to be using these cameras. Then there are level entry DSLR cameras, which have a few more features than the point and shoot, but they are still relatively easy to use, and that is one of the reasons people are drawn to them. From there you can move from mid range to high end DSLR cameras, which is where most professionals are looking. Trying to decide what is right for you can be a bit daunting.

What You Should Look for in a Digital Camera – The Basics

What You Should Look for in a Digital Camera – The Basics

Digital cameras come in all shapes and sizes. With so many features and the crossover of technology into the photo world things can get confusing and frustrating. Let’s look at the basics of what you should look for when buying a digital camera.

What Brand of Digital Camera is Best?

What Brand of Digital Camera is Best?

With so many digital cameras on the market, it is hard to know which brand of camera you should invest in. After all, who makes the best digital camera?

Sony, Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Kodak... they all make digital cameras. If digital sales were the indicator of what was the best, Canon would be the winner, easily – at least according to Amazon. That just means someone has done a great job of advertising.

Understanding the Basics of Using your Digital Camera

Understanding the Basics of Using your Digital Camera

Digital cameras have changed the way that we take pictures. No longer do we limit the number of pictures we take because there’s no development costs. But there are disadvantages too. Let’s look at how to get the most out of your digital camera.

A film camera takes the image the second you press the shutter button. However, with digital cameras it takes a few seconds. This is especially true when adjustments are being made automatically. Digital cameras also need more light than film cameras. In addition, because a person doesn’t have to worry about development costs, commonly we snap photos until the memory card is full, and then what do you with them all? You can overcome the disadvantages very easily with these few tips.

Understanding Shooting Speed on Your DSLR

Understanding Shooting Speed on Your DSLR

Are you considering buying a new DSLR? There are certainly plenty of choices out there for you! One thing you need to keep in mind is the shooting speed. Most photographers find this the most noticeable change when going from compacts to a DSLR. Shooting speed is the term used to refer to the number of frames per second that your camera is able to capture. Another way to look at it is as the continuous shooting rate of the camera.

The Benefits of Purchasing a DSLR Camera

The Benefits of Purchasing a DSLR Camera

If you are like so many consumers that like to take photographs of your friends, family, activities and events, you may have been using a point and shoot, compact camera, or your smart phone. If you like the slim style that fits in your pocket and the almost automatic functions why would you even bother considering a DSLR – it isn’t going to fit in your pocket, you’ll need a camera bag, and while it has many of the same automatic features there are going to be advanced DSLR features. The answer is simple – you want to consider buying a DSLR camera because it has so much more to offer.

Nikon D5200 or Sony Alpha NEX-6 – Which is the Best Buy?

Nikon D5200 or Sony Alpha NEX-6 – Which is the Best Buy?

 

There are a number of digital cameras in the $700 to $1000 range, but we’re going to look at two that have garnered a lot of attention and both are around the $800 price tag – The Nikon D5200 and the Sony Alpha NEX 6. Which is the best buy? Let’s have a look.