Choosing the right camera is not an easy task. After all, it is necessary not only to find a convenient-sized camera. It is also important to compare its technical capabilities with the requirements that you place on it.
To choose the right camera, you will have to spend a lot of time studying the models that are on the market.
So, for example, if you only need a camera for creating amateur "souvenir" pictures, you should pay attention to small, compact "soap boxes". They are small enough to be easy to use and have decent screen resolution. However, if you want to get professional shots, these models are not for you. In this case, you are better off choosing an SLR digital camera. To get good, clear and high-quality photos, you need to pay attention to the technical characteristics of the camera's matrix - these are depth and sensitivity. The higher these indicators, the better quality pictures you will get.
Attention must also be paid to the camera lens. In small cameras, they are built-in and extend to a sufficiently short distance, which does not provide the required focal length and sharpness. DSLR or hybrid cameras can have both a built-in lens and a removable lens, which greatly increases the photographer's capabilities. These models can have both fixed and variable focal lengths - fixed and zoom, respectively. You can choose absolutely anyone - both are good. If you need to work with fine details, it is better to choose a lens with magnification.
An equally important factor when choosing a camera is the Image Stabilizer. Stabilization can be achieved in two ways. One of them is carried out using a lens shift. When vibrating, it shifts so that the beam of rays falling on the matrix changes its position. This helps to get rid of blur while shooting. The second stabilization method is based on the shift of the matrix itself.
The viewfinder is also an important consideration when choosing a camera. In modern models, there are only 4 types of them - liquid crystal, electronic, optical and mirror. The type of viewfinder is not reflected in the quality of the pictures, but it is still very important to get good pictures. If you are going to purchase a camera with an LCD viewfinder, be sure to note that an LED backlight must be present. It is necessary so that the display is not "blind" in the sun and through it you can see the objects of the shooting. The electronic viewfinder is more convenient because the eye is applied to the eyepiece window, which provides protection from the sun and more comfort when photographing. Optical viewfinders are most commonly found on older film cameras. Finally, the SLR viewfinder is a complex system with eyepieces, pentaprisms, motorized mirrors and the lens itself. The principle of operation is not complicated: through the lens with the help of all other elements, the image is transmitted to the eyepiece.
Naturally, the more functions a model has and the wider its technical capabilities, the more expensive it is.
