Getting the Right Digital SLR Camera

STEP 1 - I'm often asked what camera i would recommend.I always shrink a little.There are a lot of good cameras and even though it's great fun to try them out,analyze and research them,you'd be fine choosing almost any brands of digital SLRs cameras.All the major camera makers like Canon,Nikon,Olympus etc make high quality equipment.The brand is not important because after all,the camera just does what is told but the photographer actually makes the picture but of course it depends what kind of camera,features or specifications and types of pictures or images you want to take.Getting the right digital SLRs cameras you need to find the features or specification that suits you so you can concentrate on improving you photography.Developing your skills is what will make you a better photographer not your equipment because using photo equipment that is not suited to you will eventually make your photography into a complicated mess instead of the elegant form of self-expression.


What Type of Photograph/Image You Like to Take?

Figure out this question as finding your photographic sign.Once you know your sign,it will be easier for you to find a digital SLR you're compatible with.I'm going to list few example variety of photography styles.See if any one of you're interested in.

Before you go any further,choose your photographic style.It's OK to choose 2 to 3 styles as long as you remember which one they are.Jot them down so you won't forget them.When you started comparing digital SLR cameras,it's easy to lose track of why you needed the camera at the first place.When you focus on the features,it will help you take the photos you love and it reduces the number of features you have evaluate.By this,it helps you choose and getting the right digital SLR camera for you.


Photography Styles,Choose Your Style





PORTRAIT
Faces which fascinating you while
you on vacation.Human face
and the expressiveness of the
eyes that captivating.










INDOOR
Where you pull out a camera
when your child posing for
her favorite pose.Photos
you take for parties,dinners
and other events occur
inside the house.









OUTDOOR
You bring along your
camera everywhere you go.
Whether it's biking,riding,
hiking,the best digital SLR camera
for you will be small and light.






LANDSCAPE
Landscape photographers are
opposite to portrait photographers.
While portrait person likes interact
with people,the landscaper is more to
beauty of nature without another
single person for miles.






SPONTANEOUS
You are able to react a moment's
notice and know what speed to
use for capturing the photo of lifetime
which also means you have a habit of
waiting until the last moment to bring out
the camera.






ACTION/SPORT
You love bringing your
camera everywhere you go.
You love taking photos of
moving objects for example
pets jumping or kids running.
They never stop moving around
and rarely sit still for a photo.








MACRO
This is for those who love small
things and pay enough attention
to their surroundings to notice
all of the tiny details like
flowers and insects.






NIGHT/LOW LIGHT
You love taking photos
at night in the dark with
a dim lighting from the
cars,buildings,signboard
and lamp post on the street.






STUDIO
Taking photos with form
of preparation.Whether it's
portrait of a child,pets or
your favorite flower,you
like to get everything set up
so that the light color and mood
are just right.

What Is a Digital SLR?

STEP 2 - Understand the Characteristic

I'm not surprised if you've been wondering and asking "what is a digital SLR"?Beginners like you are much more familiar with compact digital camera or other word compact digicam since these models have flooded the marketplace worldwide.For examples like handphones,it's hard walking down the street nowadays without seeing someone snapping a photo.As for digital SLR cameras are far less common because during those days (up until 2005) SLRs were really only used by professionals back then.But now,good news was that the price of digital SLRs keep falling and many competitive now with the high-end compact cameras in terms of features/specifications.This also means that many consumer (beginners) are hearing about these cameras and aren't quite sure what they can do.So lets find out what is digital SLR?


As you know I've already explain what is SLR (Single Lens Reflex) and its definition means in my first introduction page.You can take photos of everything from sleeping baby to Formula 1 racing cars and you'll never be limited by your camera.Conclusion digital SLR cameras are capable.



SLRs Anatomy


1. Light passes through the lens and strikes
a mirror (flip-up pink mirror) .

2. The mirror then reflects the light up
to a focusing screen.

3. Light then passes through the focusing
screen and enters a piece of glass called
pentaprism (blue on the top right).

4.The pentaprism then reflects the image so
that you can see it through the viewfinder.

5. When you take photo the mirror flips up
and a shutter (light yellow on the right)
opens that exposes the digital sensor
(next to shutter) to light.


This perfect example of what-you-see-is-what-you-get.Using the viewfinder you can precisely compose your image and adjust the focus.In additional to the pentaprism viewfinder,one of the key features of any digit SLR camera is ability to change lenses.Most people think that the camera alone is responsible for capturing an image but this isn't the case.The lens that is attached to it plat a huge role in the color,contrast and clarity of every single photo that you take.Owners of digital SLR cameras has variety of choice to buy lenses according to their photography matching style.Click on below to find out:

.The advantage of digital SLR cameras

.The difference between SLR and digital compact cameras

Comparison Of Digital SLR Camera

STEP 3 - Get Started On Some Digital SLR Camera Comparisons

You did a Great Job!You have come so far to step 3 now.Before we get started,make sure you already know the type of photos you want to take and that you understand some digital SLR characteristic.Why?Because this knowledge will make your digital SLR camera comparisons 100 times much more easier.


1. Comparing By Features

You need to select the one camera features that's the most important to you.Maybe the speed of the camera or how much it cost.Whatever the defining feature is,there'll be probably a digital SLR out there will match your needs.For examples:

.Megapixels - If you're a type of person who like to print at large sizes,then camera with hgher megapixels will suit your need.

.Ratings - Find out in forums what others think and which digital SLR gets the highest rating by users.

.Cost - Make up your mine and budget wisely,you might be looking for inexpensive digital SLR.

.Speed - capturing motion isn't easy for every camera,so you'll need one that can keep up.

.Size - If you don't want to carry a brick all day,then a small sized digital SLR is ideal.


2. Find For The Best

This part to digital SLR camera comparisons is only for those who want the best for their cameras.The 'best' which means relative.Cameras that i will present in this section are few of my choices as the best digital SLRs.If you think this part is helpful to you,then you can check it out here what's the best digital SLR camera.

3. Read And Follow The Guide

This techniques is for those who like more about details.Thats the extensive digital SLR camera guides on this site are all about.They'll guide you through all the camera features and identify the pros and cons every each of them.You'll even get to see plenty of photos samples taken by the camera itself along the way.Once you've done with the digital SLR camera guide,you'll have much better sense of whether or not the camera is the best digital SLR for you.

Prices of Digital SLR Camera

STEP 4 - Prices Of SLRs Cameras

Congratulations!Finally you've come to the end of all four steps.Last but not least,That's a lot of variation when it comes to camera prices especially to digital SLR camera prices.A great deal of the price different related to the number of megapixels a camera has.So it's important to figure out first considering just how many you really need.Other than that,special features can drive up the price of a camera and cameras that are recently released is going to cost far more than a camera available last year.In this case,digital SLR cameras are quite similar to computers and cars.WHY?Because the minute you buy the camera,the value starts to decrease.But eventually it doesn't matter if you found the best digital SLR that will last you years to come.


Four Levels Of Pricing

There are four levels when it comes to digital SLR camera prices.

1.Consumer: digital SLR cameras are priced under $1,000 are mainly aimed for casual and amateur photographer who wan more megapixels and features.

2.Budget: cameras that retails for less than $600 usually don't have all the features of the high-end SLRs but still take good photos.

3.Professional: cameras usually cost more than $3,000 and are almost exclusively used by professional working photographers.

4.Pr0-Sumer (advanced amateur): the price of this SLRs cameras are between $1,000 - $3,000 and the cameras are worth faster than other SLRs.


Consumer Digital SLRs ($600-$1,000)
.They are light and compact,designed to be carried with you everywhere you go.

.They are designed with the casual photographer in mind and don't have the same build quality and attention to detail as the more expensive SLRs.

.They featured excellent autofocus system (but not high-end) and are fairly fast when comes to action photography (but not the fastest).


Pro-Sumer SLRs ($1,000-$2,000)

.They have fast sophisticated autofocus systems and take continuous photos at high speed.

.Many of them are completely weather-sealed so you can use them in wet conditions without worry.

.They have many special custom settings and features required by pros but typically not used by amateur photographers.

.Cameras in this price range are built with metal frames which makes them heavier but more durable.


Professional SLRs ($2,000 or more)

.Quality: professional digital SLRs use the best sensors the camera manufacturer can produce, resulting in exceptionally clear, vibrant images.

.Durability: these cameras are built for photojournalists who spend their time in rugged conditions.

.Speed: pro cameras focus and take photos at an incredibly fast pace and they are designed to keep up with the action at professional sporting or outdoor events.

.Options: on these high-end digital SLR cameras, every camera setting can be manipulated for the desired effect.