type of camera to buy
Feb 8, 2017 10:22:50 #
Feb 8, 2017 10:36:27 #
DSLR means Digital Single Lense Reflex. You can look through a viewfinder and see through the lens. And, you can change lenses.
PowerShot is a brand used by Canon to cover the vast number of cameras they make where you don't see through the lens and you can't change the lens. They may have a viewfinder and a screen or they may have only a screen.
PowerShot is a brand used by Canon to cover the vast number of cameras they make where you don't see through the lens and you can't change the lens. They may have a viewfinder and a screen or they may have only a screen.
Feb 8, 2017 11:04:31 #
bsprague is correct but let me add, Power shot cameras are basically point and shoot cameras with smaller sensors therefore limiting image quality. DSLRs have higher quality lenses that are removable allowing you to have a collection of lenses DSLRs also have a larger sensor that along with the higher quality lenses will give you a hither quality image.
Feb 8, 2017 12:18:09 #
GinnyLee wrote:
What is the difference in a Power shot camera and a DSLR camera?
Think of the Powershot like a moped.
The think of the DSLR like a school bus.
Both will get you there, but with advantages as well as disadvantages, all of which should be considered.
Feb 8, 2017 13:01:02 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Think of the Powershot like a moped.
The think of the DSLR like a school bus.
Both will get you there, but with advantages as well as disadvantages, all of which should be considered.
The think of the DSLR like a school bus.
Both will get you there, but with advantages as well as disadvantages, all of which should be considered.
In between we have mirrorless cameras such as the m4/3 cameras. They are like sports cars that can run circles around school busses and mopeds!
Feb 8, 2017 13:08:49 #
Feb 8, 2017 13:24:54 #
bsprague wrote:
In between we have mirrorless cameras such as the m4/3 cameras. They are like sports cars that can run circles around school busses and mopeds!
Feb 8, 2017 15:09:24 #
bsprague wrote:
In between we have mirrorless cameras such as the m4/3 cameras. They are like sports cars that can run circles around school busses and mopeds!
Yeah?!?!?!?, but they only carry 2 people and no luggage.
A big block muscle car will leave them in the dust on a straightaway. Think the high end Canon and Nikon products.
I don't see many mirrorless and m4/3 among all those cameras on the sidelines at the Super Bowl. Maybe someday, but not yet.
If you are looking for a "good" image quality but not the top and don't intend to make large prints etc they will do fine. And are generally smaller and lighter for travel or carrying. But not nearly as versatile for different jobs and uses as the big DSLRs and their huge selection of lenses and accessories.
Feb 8, 2017 15:32:04 #
robertjerl wrote:
Yeah?!?!?!?, but they only carry 2 people and no l... (show quote)
I classify M4/3's more like..........minivans.
Feb 8, 2017 16:26:06 #
In the middle between the Power Shot (Canon's name for what are mostly "pocket" size fixed lens cameras with small sensors) and full fledged DSLRs are the "Bridge" cameras like the Canon SX60, Nikon P900 and many very good offerings from others like Sony and Panasonic. They have bigger sensors than the pocket cameras, and very long zoom range fixed lenses. Many people never need anything more.
But those of us who are in the "camera nut" club with photography as a serious hobby or business own several cameras of different types. My wife and daughter own 2 pocket, 1 bridge camera and 1 dslr w/5 lenses. I own 3 DSLRs, one bridge and 2 pocket cameras with 10 lenses for the DSLRs. (Three lenses for one DSLR and 7 for the two that can share lenses)
But those of us who are in the "camera nut" club with photography as a serious hobby or business own several cameras of different types. My wife and daughter own 2 pocket, 1 bridge camera and 1 dslr w/5 lenses. I own 3 DSLRs, one bridge and 2 pocket cameras with 10 lenses for the DSLRs. (Three lenses for one DSLR and 7 for the two that can share lenses)
Feb 8, 2017 16:27:20 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I classify M4/3's more like..........minivans.
That make more sense, they aren't sports cars.
Feb 9, 2017 08:46:08 #
I started with a Powershot S3 IS, which is now the SX50-60 series.
It took some very nice photos but I became frustrated with the shutter lag while trying to keep up with our grandchildren.
I now shoot with a Nikon D7100.
I have a very discerning eye due to the fact that I was heavily involved in the paper and printing industry before retiring.
Photography can be very addictive, expensive and the learning curve can be long--steep depending on how involved you become.
The world around us is fast moving with "take the shot & post it on a sharing website or Facebook".
Great photos and great prints are only appreciated by a very few ..... IMHO.
You may want to rent the cameras you are interested in and just take photos in the AUTO setting to see how they look to you on a computer screen.
Maybe print a few at Walmart.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both, walk slowly before jumping in.
"Measure 5 times and cut once"
It took some very nice photos but I became frustrated with the shutter lag while trying to keep up with our grandchildren.
I now shoot with a Nikon D7100.
I have a very discerning eye due to the fact that I was heavily involved in the paper and printing industry before retiring.
Photography can be very addictive, expensive and the learning curve can be long--steep depending on how involved you become.
The world around us is fast moving with "take the shot & post it on a sharing website or Facebook".
Great photos and great prints are only appreciated by a very few ..... IMHO.
You may want to rent the cameras you are interested in and just take photos in the AUTO setting to see how they look to you on a computer screen.
Maybe print a few at Walmart.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both, walk slowly before jumping in.
"Measure 5 times and cut once"
GinnyLee wrote:
What is the difference in a Power shot camera and a DSLR camera?
Feb 9, 2017 09:05:58 #
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GinnyLee wrote:
What is the difference in a Power shot camera and a DSLR camera?
The difference is $2,500.
Feb 9, 2017 09:16:20 #
Feb 9, 2017 09:31:13 #
It depends on the level of the addiction.
Camera, multiple lenses, flash, training, software, computer, tripod.....
Camera, multiple lenses, flash, training, software, computer, tripod.....
MT Shooter wrote:
Remind me never to shop at YOUR store!
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