7 types of cameras: the pros and cons, features

Cameras have been known for a long time. The first shot on a special plate. To get a good picture with this "gadget", it needed half an hour. Over time, the modified phones. Another recently popular film cameras. And now, progress came to shoot in digital format.

The latter are divided into compact mirrorless models (in common - "Soap"), mirror, full-frame and "ultrazoom". Each of these has advantages and disadvantages. It is inappropriate to compare the professional SLR and fiscal compact "Soap".

Compact digital cameras

It belongs to the category for the cheapest. Get an interesting and a good frame with the help of their laborious. For moving subjects are not suitable. This is due to the fact that due to the design features, the matrix of such a device is small in size. individual photodiodes size is also small. Therefore, even though the number of megapixels, the photos are mediocre.

Compact Digital different depth of field. In some situations, it is good, but what if you want to blur the background image? Or get artistic blur effect? With this task the compact camera is unable to cope.

The issue here is not just the size of the matrix. Such devices are equipped with low quality lenses. And because the "glass" is not removable, then replace it with something worthy of no way.

Compact models can adequately be removed only under normal lighting or daylight. The slightest lack of light can ruin a photo. Mainly to blame low-power flash.

And in models of such cameras can not use a third-party flash. When taking such devaysom high ISO values, the image is converted to amorphous and incomprehensible set of colors.

But despite the drawbacks, compacts are different and positive way. The first advantage is the compactness of such devices. They can be put in your pocket. Some people like to complete automation shooting.

Aspect ratio 4: 3 - plus. Today, this format - the standard for photos.

To better understand the term "compact" briefly list the advantages and disadvantages of the device.

So, the pros:

• small size;
• ease of use;
• depth of field;
• batteries;
• aspect ratio 4: 3.

The disadvantages of these devices are:

• static lens - fixed focal length;
• color reproduction;
• autofocus;
• Energy consumption;
• inability to use an external flash.

Advantages and disadvantages in compact devices equally. As for the increased power consumption, it is true, because in contrast to the professional, amateur compact use energy at all. LCD viewfinder screen even presented. And this - the extra load on the battery.

Compact digital camera for those who do not want to understand the complicated settings and is not intended to create highly artistic images.

SLR digital cameras

These "monsters" are capable of much. Thanks to the interchangeable optics and the characteristics of the matrix with their help produce stunning pictures.

Due to the large size of the matrix, and a wide dynamic range to cope with all types of photography. But this is subject to the availability of the desired lens.

With the SLR camera can be equally successfully removed the ants and auto racing, portraits and landscapes. Professional can capture subjects in motion without blurring.

Thanks to the Manual shooting mode, adjust the image as you like, it is not difficult. For creating artistic photos, they are used by professional photographers to create reproductions.

Controls rendered on the case, which is very convenient. There is also an automatic shooting mode, but very few people use.

Autofocus SLR cameras is much faster than amateur. This increases the chance of memorializing an interesting shot. The device focuses in a fraction of seconds. A manual adjustment of field allows you to concentrate on the subject blur the background image (the effect of "Boke").

Image affects the optics mounted on the camera. "Whale" (standard) optics, which goes in the complete set - universal. Get the highly artistic picture using the "whale" optics is impossible, just not suitable for macro photography.

SLR - very expensive. Good optics on costs money - part of the object is worth more than the device itself. But the result is worth the money spent.

The only negative - their size. Due to the structural features of the obtained bulky - lenses and mirrors to weigh a lot. I will always have to carry a backpack with the device and a removable set of rings and adapters. And it is uncomfortable.

So, the positive aspects of digital SLR cameras:

• matrix size;
• Flexible manual setting;
• interchangeable lenses;
• the dynamic range;
• Energy consumption;
• autofocus.

Now, briefly about the disadvantages:

• cost;
• the weight;
• mobility.

These cons are excusable for devices with such a high quality picture.

Digital cameras with ultrazoom

Ultrazoom - psevdozerkalnye phones look impressive - big, heavy. Little matrix, slow autofocus compared to a professional SLR camera. Misleading unprepared buyer rather big and optics. But it is made from the same cheap materials that ordinary compact glass. Get a good picture ultrazoom laborious.

If we consider that some ultrazoom cost more than entry-level DSLRs, the acute question of the appropriateness of such spending. It is much easier to buy a compact amateur camera. Or spend the same money on the purchase of a full mirror device.

Ultrazoom increase the image with the lens and software. The optical zoom apparatus loses the mirror, and if the increase in software, it is possible to image deterioration - there are numerous noise and large pixels.

Pros ultrazoom:

• appearance;
• depth of field;
• optical zoom.

Minuses:

• the small size of the matrix;
• weight and size;
• cost;
• slow autofocus.

Ultrazoom purchase is not necessary if you plan to professional photography.

Full-frame camera (Full frame)

Full-frame cameras - the top-end segment in the arsenal of any manufacturer of photographic equipment. Are a considerable amount of money. However, the quality of pictures they have terrific.

The fact that the matrix of such devices are much larger in size than the matrix with pruning DSLRs. Size Aspect full frame matrix equal to the size of the film frame.

Photodiodes matrix anymore, and they are larger. Because of this, images are obtained with a stunning color reproduction and depth of field. Such devices belong to the "elite" category and are available not for everyone.

In addition, you need to be a professional to understand the intricacies of tuning. Without it, get high-quality photos will not work.

Despite the many positive aspects of full frame cameras, the disadvantages are also present. First of all - the price. The price tag for such Soup begins with the thousands of dollars. Another minus - a limited number of interchangeable lenses. Not all lenses from SLR cameras suitable for full-frame apparatuses, and such weight is heavier.

Pros full-frame camera:

• image quality;
• the dynamic range;
• matrix size;
• number of settings.

Minuses:

• cost;
• poor choice of lenses;
• the weight.

Camera with a long focal length

Some "experts" say those cameras called "ultrazoom". Far from it. Yes, the focal length of their huge, but image quality is low.

Amateur compact camera with a long focal length, providing an acceptable picture quality is not there. Their existence is not possible due to the matrix and contrast the slow autofocus.

Only mirror device with the appropriate lens capable of shooting at a great distance, and not to spoil the image. Even Full Frame devices for this are not suitable.

This requires the mirror to crop. A good telephoto lens for a mirror apparatus is inexpensive. If you want a shot at the long focus, the better to buy a mirror with the right lens and a set of rings. You can save time and nerves.

Cameras with long focal length - a myth. There will only telephoto lens. And since the compact ultrazoom and equipped with non-removable lenses, you talk about the focal length in this case is inappropriate.

Cameras with Wi-Fi

Today without the Internet anywhere. It is understood even the manufacturers of cameras. Many companies are provided with Wi-Fi camera transmitters. This makes sense - Wi-Fi interface extends the functionality of the camera.

It can help you implement a wireless connection to a computer or printer. In addition, some cameras are now working on Android OS. This means that you can go to "Network" from the camera and share photos on social networks.

The ability to use Wi-Fi connection is not only in high-end "SLR". Some compact cameras are also equipped with this function. For example, many cell phones are equipped with GPS receiver to acquire satellites.

Availability of Wi-Fi technology in a digital camera, faster data transfer and print photos. But this option is not required. The main camera - image quality. Other secondary importance.

Although, if technological progress offers new opportunities - a sin not to use them.

Cameras with video recording in Full HD

Such devices on the market a lot. Even low-end models, "know how" to write Full HD videos. Another thing - the quality of the video. To obtain from the budgetary camera tolerable quality video possible.

Much better things in the camp of SLR cameras. video quality is much better there. And it has the right to be proud «Full HD». The "ultrazoom" video quality frankly no, as in the compact "Soap". Full-frame cameras are not designed for this purpose.

If you want decent quality video in Full HD, then definitely you need to take a SLR camera. As the quality of the video depends on the size of the matrix. From the "compacts" with "miniature" matrix wait for high-quality video meaningless.

When buying a DSLR will have to attend to the purchase of the appropriate lens for high-quality video. And it costs a lot of money. It is much easier to buy a camcorder.

Choosing a digital device - a complicated matter. It is necessary first to determine why there is a "digital camera". But, in any case, pay attention to the compact models are not worth it. "Ultrazoom" do better beware. Nothing in them is not good.

Optimal - SLR initial level. He is able to satisfy the demands of "layman". And the professionals already know what they need.