DSLR vs prosumer and mirrorless camera. Discover Kodak moment in digital age?

While staying at home because of the threat of Covid-19 (Corona virus), you might think of starting a new hobby as a budding photographer. Even though you already have a smart phone with the best camera feature, but there is still turmoil in your heart because you are not satisfied with the results of still photos or videos. That's why you want to have a real camera.

Leonard Luares in Bali in the 1970s. This photo was taken with an analog film camera. Anyone want to feel the beauty of Kodak moments? (indonesiaexpat.biz)

You can immediately make a choice on certain camera brands you've heard before. Before making a decision, you must also understand that there are several types of cameras on the market or online stores.

Are you going to choose a DSLR camera, pocket camera, full frame camera or mirrorless camera?

Discover new Kodak moment in digital era? (myfavouritelens.com)

Don't worry, almost all of the famous camera brands have different types of cameras to choose from. Maybe you want to feel the nostalgia of your grandfather or parents, who have used analog cameras, who use films to capture their precious moments. Maybe you want to enjoy the atmosphere of the Kodak moment, which was felt by your seniors in the past.

Not just the price that you should think about before deciding on the type of camera and the brand will you take to hunting picture or make a video. When talking about hobbies or professions in the field of photography, then this consideration is also important for you to think about. Then you need to define your focus as a photographer.

 

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If you seriously want to be a professional photographer either as a hobby or your reasons for making money, just make sure you choose a DSLR or mirrorless camera. By choosing one of these types of cameras, you have the freedom to change lenses. Thus, you can choose the most suitable lens for your photography needs.

If you seriously want to be a professional photographer either as a hobby or your reasons for making money, just make sure you choose a DSLR or mirrorless camera. By choosing one of these types of cameras, you have the freedom to change lenses. Thus, you can choose the most suitable lens for your photography needs.

What must be known is that not always a pocket or prosumer camera will be cheaper than a DSLR camera or full frame camera, both on DSLR type and mirrorless cameras. You might be surprised that Canon, Sony and Nikon also produce pocket cameras or often referred to as point and shoot cameras, apparently some of them are sold at prices above 900 US dollars. There must be something special that requires pocket cameras to be sold at high prices, there are even certain types that cost more than DSLR camera. 

Well, from the various reviews about the confusion of novice photographers there were other considerations besides the issue of price and type of camera they would choose. Some finally decide on the camera with the consideration of not wanting to be burdened by the weight of the camera when they travel to various world tourist destinations.

They do not want to lose precious moments that are taking place so quickly while in traditional markets when holiday in Bali or Russia.

 Perhaps they also do not want to be bothered to change lenses either for use mirrorless camera or DSLR. That's why they finally chose a prosumer camera, or pocket camera with a super zoom lens.

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By the way, whatever camera you will choose to make great still photos or videos that you will upload to YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or other social media, make sure you consider your options from various perspectives. You know best what is your main focus and your expectations as a photographer.

If you know what your dreams are as a qualified photographer or filmmaker in the future, then you will know that money will come to you automatically. Seriousness and your loyalty as a photographer will prove the law of attraction is real could happen to you.

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A guide to choose lenses for your DSLR camera

If you are the user Digital SLR cameras or the mirrorless camera, then you will be bored with the kit lens that you get when you buy a camera for the first time. You definitely want to try a macro lens, telephoto lens, fish-eye lens or lens super zoom. Each type of lens has the character and ability according to brand, price and lens technology that you will buy. Before you buy additional lenses for your photography needs, so if you are a beginner, then you can use the following guidelines:

Original lens or a third-party

Sexy photographer. Image: wickedreport.com

You certainly want to buy the original lens made ​​by Canon, Nikon or Pentax, which is in accordance with the camera you use today. If you do not have enough budgets, then you can buy the original lens in a camera shop that sells second-hand lens. If you are allergic to used lens, then you can choose the lenses are made with high quality third-party lenses from Sigma, Tamron, Tokina or Samyang. Third-party lenses have also been made with the high technology, so you able to get sharp images.

Focal length

Focal length is the distance between lenses with the camera's sensor field where a photograph is formed. Focal length scale is expressed in millimeters. Camera with lenses focal length is shorter usually suitable for traveling (holiday), because it does not give you trouble when carrying it.

Prime lens 

Three stooges in action with cameras. Image: bajiroo.com

Prime lens or fixed lenses is a camera lenses with the focal length that cannot be changed except with the help of additional lenses. Every prime lens quality is different for each product offered. Typically, the prime lens is much more expensive than variable zoom lens or lenses (focal length can be changed).

Aperture

Landscape photographer. Image: desicolours.com

The aperture is the hole in the lenses that allows light to enter. Most cameras with the high aperture are more expensive because of its ability to capture more light when shooting. As mentioned above, you are can choose lenses with the aperture that you are want from a third party brands like Tokina, Sigma or Tamron and Samyang.

Lens mount

Lens mount or bearing lenses is arguably a physical link between the camera and lenses. Therefore you should be able to select the appropriate type of lens mount between the lenses and camera you have. Some cameras brands usually are not so suitable given the lens mount is not coming from the same production.

Big and long lens. Image: stickboydaily.com

Image stabilizer

Most of The camera lens in this era already equipped with an image stabilizer that helps you to reduce the risk of taking blurry pictures. Although the actual shooting abilities are also affect the results of the pictures taken. So you can select and buy a camera lenses with this feature or not. You can use the image stabilizer feature that already exists on your camera body. If necessary you can use a tripod to take pictures in low light conditions.

Additional suggestions:

If you are a novice photographer, your do not have to buy expensive camera so that you can buy additional lenses for more, so you can be more creative to make different types of images, both indoors, landscape, macro photos, architecture photos, sports photos, photo animals in the wild and other various types of photos, even photos with the purpose of art. You will find your identity as a photographer. This is very important so that you have the characteristics and special skills, so you can afford professional and respected photographers in the future, your even get rich because of your skills as a photographer. Do you agree with my opinion?

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