Camera Does Matter!

Very often I’m asked by friends what camera should they buy. My replay used to direct them to a camera store and try the models they ponder and choose the model they feel happier using. Thinking about it made me realize my replay was just a small piece of a bigger puzzle people should think of when choosing a camera.

Looking to pay money for a new camera firstly, you need to understand that the photos you will capture with your shiny new multi-mega-pixel detects-faces-and-shoots-when-they-smile camera will probably be not as outstanding as in comparison to the manual SLR. Stick with me for a couple of more paragraphs and you will have your “ahh-haa” moment.

Not boring you with all the camera technicalities and expert talk here are a few basic factors you need to keep in mind when making the decision of which camera most deserves your money.

What are your needs? Before going into the store and talking to the sales person, here are a few things you need to think about well in advance - The type of photography, the size and portability of your camera, your budget, what features are you looking for, will you be on auto mode or do you want to learn the art of photography?

Now, for the question you were probably waiting for, SLR or Point and Shoot?

If a camera is your freedom to create and express yourself, a mechanical SLR is the freedom. Having the ability to control every aspect of a photo capture process, getting instant feedback from the controls, feeling the film advances are all the joy of creation. Also, one clear advantage of digital SLR cameras is that they're able to capture photos even when there's not a lot of ambient light. The human brain will always be better at judging a scene then a camera set to automatic. With a digital SLR, you have complete control over every photo you take, and don't have to rely on the camera to make choices for you.

Point and Shoot or Digital Cameras gives the stress free picture shooting mode and being never to buy film ever again. No risk of negatives and complete liberty to edit pictures on the PC. Also, Instant view of the pictures, mass storage and many advanced features are incorporated in a small package. If you don’t have the time and patience to learn the how to adjust, tweak or fiddle with your shot then these glossy babies are just right for you.