Your camera doesn’t matter.
If you can shoot well, all you need is a disposable, toy camera or a
camera phone to create great work. If you’re not talented, it doesn’t
matter if you buy a Nikon D3X or Canon EOS 1D. Your work will still be uninspired.
It’s always better to spend your time and money on learning art and
photography, not by spending it on more cameras. I’ve seen friends who
have purchased very high-end cameras but do not know how to operate any
of the great functions on the camera. Here are a few factors you should look at.
PURPOSE OF BUYING
If you are not shooting Tyra Banks, there is absolutely no reason for
an amateur to purchase a camera system that is worth more than maybe
$5000? $10000? Unless you are rich, then I have nothing to say.
If you just want to purchase a camera for your daily purposes or
traveling, then perhaps it is recommendable to get something
light/small, easy to fit into your bag. Through some photography
guidance, you still are able to achieve great award winning shots while
enjoying the convenience of having a light-weighted camera.
And if you are a tech geek or photography lover like me, no harm
investing slightly more in better cameras/DSLR to obtain better
functionalities and effects.
SPECIFICATION - THE MEGAPIXEL MYTH
Many people always think buying the camera with the highest MEGA
PIXEL will get you the best picture. Today, even the cheapest cameras have at least 5 or 6 MP, which enough for any size print. Sharpness
depends more on your photographic skill than the number of megapixels,
because most people’s sloppy technique or subject motion blurs the
image more than the width of a microscopic pixel. There are more than things to look at such as lens, sensor, flashes and memory storage capability.
Comfort & Liking
Hold the camera and see if you like the grip. Or even try taking a
few shots to hear if you like the shutter sound. Compare and contrast
different cameras. You must “like” your cameras in order to produce
great award winning pictures. Be proud of your chosen camera.
Here are some of the cute and favorite gadgets I would to introduce to everyone.
Canon G12
Pros: 10MP
sensor with superior image quality in low light and higher ISO values,
an optical viewfinder, a fully articulated LCD monitor, many dedicated
external controls, Raw format, reasonably fast autofocus even in low
light, and a powerful flash.
Cons: Sluggish at times. Controls might be difficult.
Overall a great traveling toy!
Fujifilm FinePix X100
Featuring a retro design that bears more than a passing
resemblance to the Leica M-series, the X100 is a blend of old and new,
bringing together a very traditional control system with some distinctly
cutting edge features. At the heart of the X100 is a 12.3 megapixel
APS-C CMOS sensor, a 23mm fixed focal length F/2 lens, and a newly
developed Hybrid Viewfinder. This cleverly combines an optical
viewfinder and an electronic viewfinder together, with the former
similar to those found in rangefinder-type film cameras but overlaid
with vital shooting information.
Retro….but kinda exp
Rollei Telephoto Lens for iPhone 4
Rollei has announced an add-on telephoto conversion lens for
the Apple iPhone 4. With an angle of view of 16°, the manual-focus
Rollei telephoto lens allows the iPhone camera to capture distant
subjects in great detail. Focusing is by way of a traditional focus
ring, and is helped by a distance scale that goes from 3m to infinity,
with markings at 10m, 20m, 30m and 40m.
Leica M9
Buying Leica is like buying Hermes Birkin Bag instead of a prada bag.
This is so far the most expensive camera system I know and adore.
This system (camera + lens) can worth more than $20000. The brand is famous for their M series for their small form factor, light weight and minimalist design.
You might want to check out their website to find out why their camera so expensive: http://us.leica-camera.com/home/
*Leica is not just a camera it’s a way of life.
Choosing a camera is important because it can
affect how you produce your pictures. A pricey camera must comes with a
great skill set. There is no harm or shame in buying a cheap non-DSLR
camera as you still can produce awesome looking pictures.
Always remember… Don’t blame it on your camera. Blame it on you.
