General photographer camera recommendation

Choosing a camera is no longer a dilemma-novices must watch it to solve your worries!

Many friends will encounter a dilemma when choosing digital cameras-how many pixels to choose from tens of thousands? How many times optical zoom is needed? What size LCD screen should I choose? Is there a manual function? Not left or right, indecisive, painful ... why is it so difficult to buy a camera?

Don't worry, Youlian Electronics will give you advice! Make sure that after reading it, it's refreshing and not difficult anymore!

But first, if you think our tricks will work, don't forget to post them for us! Hey hey, thank you very much!

Grasp the key points and start action:

The first measure: good attitude!

There is no perfect camera, don't blindly pursue perfection, as long as you basically meet your main needs, otherwise you will not be able to choose with all your strength!

Cameras with similar prices and functions, if they are all famous brands, have little difference in actual performance, which is enough for daily use at home. There is no need to be in a dilemma!

In order to make different people's money, manufacturers do camera transformation, and there are not many substantial changes. Don't be confused! According to your own needs, adhere to the castle peak and not relax!

There are no super cheap and super good goods in this world, and neither are digital cameras. Never compare a 1000 yuan camera with 2000 yuan!

The second measure: have some basic skills!

There are many terms in the camera, such as actual pixel, effective pixel, CCD size, wide angle, zoom, aperture, etc ... These terms need not be delved into, but they cannot be ignorant! To know a general idea, you can't be confused by indicators! Let's correct some misconceptions about literacy:

1. How high is the effective pixel? Effective pixels are pixels that can actually be generated by photosensitive elements. We often see that the actual pixel of the camera is 7.2 million, and the effective pixel is only 7 million. Why? Because the edge part of the photosensitive element of digital camera will be blurred by the diffraction of light when imaging, in order to ensure the imaging quality, this part of the imaging on the photosensitive element will be discarded, so the photosensitive unit cannot be used 100%, and this part of the pixels used, that is, the final image, is called effective pixels.

So how many effective pixels are enough? Muyu thinks: family camera, 5-8 million, is an inexhaustible effective pixel. There is no special relationship between pixel height and imaging clarity! Remember: too high a pixel will only waste your storage resources!

What is the size of 2.2? CCD？ CCD is the "image sensor" of digital camera, and its function is equivalent to photographic film. Common CCD sizes are11.8 inch, 1/2.5 inch and 2/3 inch. Theoretically speaking, the larger the CCD size, the better the light collection effect, the more information recorded in the picture, and the richer the details retained, so the image is more perfect and beautiful.

However, in fact, our home camera does not need a large CCD. One is that the CCD is too big, and the camera will become bigger. Secondly, 1/2.5 inches is enough for a camera with 5 to 8 million pixels. We are not taking part in a photo contest, are we? Of course, it would be better if it is11.8 inch or even larger.

3. What's the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom? Optical zoom is a real pixel, which can restore distant scenes without losing any quality, while digital zoom is at the expense of photo quality. The more you use it, the greater the loss, so it is hardly used in actual use.

Remind everyone to remember that digital zoom is basically useless, so don't think that digital zoom is real zoom!

4. How far is the optical zoom? Many friends like to associate large zoom with professional digital cameras, and even associate large zoom cameras with boutique digital cameras. This view is a bit too one-sided! Although the attraction of large zoom is not small, it should be understood that the focal length is not the ultimate goal, and the most important thing is the focal length range covered by the lens. Generally speaking, the medium focal length (85- 135mm) is suitable for shooting people, and the wide-angle lens (18-40mm) is better for shooting landscapes and buildings. Large zoom digital cameras often have their cake and eat it. The reason is very simple: although the large zoom camera has a short depth of field, it can stand out from the main body, but the focusing speed is slow and the focusing accuracy is not high, which is easy to cause the subject to be blurred (that is, it is often called out of focus). The wide-angle end of a large zoom camera is prone to serious dispersion and image distortion. If the quality of the lens is poor, it is difficult to concentrate all colors of light on one point. If there is no anti-shake function, as long as the light is slightly insufficient, it is difficult to ensure that the hand does not shake, and the direct result is that the picture is blurred.

Muyu thinks that 3-5 times zoom is enough for home cameras. Of course you like the feeling of binoculars, so I have nothing to say.

5. Is manual work really that useful? In fact, there is absolutely no need for home users to choose a digital camera with full manual function, because the probability of using it in actual combat is very small, and now many cameras are equipped with the function of using more humanized scene mode. Once the full manual function is locked, there is little room for choosing a camera.

However, Muyu thinks that it is better to have manual function than nothing, and cameras with manual function can also shoot automatically. But a manual camera is not small, hehe, it doesn't matter if you want fashion.

6. How big is the screen? Now the camera, the screen is getting bigger and bigger! Face project. However, the cost of this face project is very high. Finally, the person who wants to buy the camera pays for it himself! If you want to make the screen bigger, you can't make the price higher. Finally, you can sacrifice the key performance of the camera! Therefore, the bigger the screen, the better! Even if you want a big screen, you don't have to choose a big screen with high pixels. If the price is high, it will mislead you! Your photo looks perfect on the screen. When you upload it to the computer, alas … it's not like that at all! In addition, the big screen consumes a lot of power!

Therefore, Muyu suggests that a screen of about 2.5 is enough, and don't take the screen size as a "difficulty index"!

The third trick: know a few things.

In addition to a good attitude and a little basic skills, the key to buying a digital camera is to understand what your real needs are!

Remind everyone that cameras are used to take pictures! Not for decoration and playing as jewelry!

When buying a camera, you must find your real needs. The key is to understand the following things:

What is the purpose of buying a camera? What is it mainly used for shooting? It is very important to choose the type of camera, whether it is an entertainment camera or a quasi-professional camera. If it's just for family commemorative photos, the more convenient the better. If you are interested in photography, you can choose a camera with some manual functions.

How much are you willing to invest in a camera? This is also a very practical problem, which is directly related to the choice of camera. The choice of home camera is generally around 3000 yuan, which is the most practical. It is also the mainstream price in civil cameras.

Clarify the positioning and product characteristics of each camera manufacturer (this question is reproduced, especially noted. But yes):

Canon is a veteran of the camera industry, with a long history of camera production, and is very mature in optical quality and camera ergonomics. The professional camera designed is the mainstream model in the industry. In the civil field, Canon's camera combines fashion and high quality, and it is a successful manufacturer of image quality and appearance treatment, and its product series is very perfect. High imaging quality and high mobility are the characteristics of Canon.

● As another veteran of the camera industry, Nikon's development is slower than the first two, because its relatively stable development ideas have been stable in the tide of digital cameras in recent years. The civil field is the golden mean, and the professional field has been fighting for a place with Canon. Nikon is famous for its quality, and its appearance may not be as fashionable as Sony's, but its handling and imaging quality are leading. Price is an advantage of Nikon, and it is a world-famous brand that combines practicality and quality well.

● Sony is the dominant player in the home appliance and film industries. As a manufacturer of CCD and LCD, it has an unshakable position in this technology. Sony's digital camera has always been characterized as a fashion leader in the industry, and his T series products have led the trend of ultra-thin cameras. The industrial design of each camera is almost perfect, and fashion is Sony's slogan and feature.

● Fuji and Kodak are enterprises transforming the film industry into the digital field, both of which are in the low-cost field. The price of their products is the lowest among camera brands, and the price is a selling point of Fuji and Kodak.

● Samsung is an outstanding new army in the past two years, and its style is very similar to Sony. It is a low-priced army of fashionable products, and its fashionable products and low prices have attracted many student consumers, which is also their customer orientation.

● In addition, Pentax, Ricoh, Casio, Panasonic and other brands have their own customer groups, mainly focusing on low-cost and practical positioning. Pentax's popularity in optics, Casio's specialty in fashion and thinness, Panasonic's characteristics in anti-shake and large zoom, and wide-angle Ricoh cameras all have their own space in the market.

The function of the product is clear, and every consumer can choose the right product according to his own preferences.

Let's summarize the five steps to buy a camera without being in a dilemma:

Step 1: First, determine your own price. For example, 1000 yuan, 2000 yuan and so on. Then on Taobao, choose through this price! Taobao has the function of searching cameras by price, so make good use of it!

The key to this link is: never imagine that a camera with a price of 1000 yuan is better than a camera with a price of 2000 yuan!

Step 2: Determine your preferences and needs, especially what is the first need. For example, the first requirement is appearance; Still the picture quality? Still versatile? Through the first step, you have seen many cameras, and you can basically see the characteristics of cameras through photos and titles. Then, in the second step, circle a few alternative models for yourself!

The key to this link is: never dream of the perfect camera!

Step 3: Determine the brand of the camera. When you recall the characteristics of several major brands I mentioned just now, you must have a plan, right? Let's divide it into several categories:

I want fashion: Sony and Casio, two brands that have been making fashion cameras for many years, are rich in technology and experience. According to the price and personal preference, narrow the encirclement!

I want excellent imaging and rich craftsmanship: Canon and Fuji, both powerful brands. Canon cameras have excellent image quality and are not lazy at work. Fuji is also great. Now some models are compatible with SD cards, so don't worry about XD's expensive supporting fees. Hehe, how about narrowing the encirclement?

I want a SLR: alas, this is a financial bottomless pit. Since you have money, it doesn't matter. Just lock canon and Nikon. Needless to say, just look at the cannon of sports reporters at the sports competition site. There are almost no other cards except C or N!

I want entertainment: well, lock Samsung. At present, Samsung is the best entertainment multimedia camera. Samsung's continuous multimedia cameras have excellent comprehensive performance. Someone speaks ill of Samsung? Ignore them. Since you are an artist, you need all kinds of entertainment and functions, so you can accommodate yourself in other ways. Samsung is the best in this respect!

I want cost performance: the concept of cost performance is vague, the appearance is good, the performance is good, and there are trendy concepts such as wide angle and anti-shake. After all, this is Panasonic. Panasonic cameras are cheap and have good performance. That's him.

I want to be cheap and good: Khan … I still can't find anything cheap enough in Samsung and Panasonic? Then find Pentax. This brand is also very old, and its comprehensive performance is acceptable.

Speaking of which, someone may throw bricks at me. Why are there no names like Kodak and Olympus? Well, let's not talk about these two brands. Crash is synonymous with Kodak (especially Kodak's card machine), but it is an Olympus straw hat (think about the expensive price of XD cards) ... unless you particularly like their appearance and function. ...

Step 4: Consult an expert: After the first three steps of screening, the last 2-3 items should be left. Well, go to the online Pacific and Zhongguancun to see the relevant comments and user messages. There will be some psychological dependence. I have seen enough myself, and then I will come to Taobao to consult some experts. How to find an expert? Hey, hey, there's only one here, looking for Youlian!

The key to this link is: treat online comments and user messages dialectically! The reason is simple: some comments are written by brand gunmen, so don't say bad ones; Some reviews are written by experts, and the performance requirements of the camera are too harsh. In fact, there is no need to check them in such detail at home. Some users can't say it well, but they can't use it themselves, and some are accidental phenomena ... damn it! How do you think? Hey, hey, don't be angry. Find an expert.

Step 5: Shop around: The first four steps will determine the camera you finally like and need! Go to Taobao at this time and shop around! Than what?

First of all, compare prices: remember, the lowest price is not necessarily the best. There are a lot of tricks in the sales of digital cameras, and there must be a reason for things with too low prices.

Second, compare services: see which service promises are in place and which shopkeeper is the most patient, enthusiastic and professional to chat with you.

Third, compare word of mouth: Oh, forget it. Youlian Taobao's reputation is so low now ... but it doesn't mean that our service is not good ~ besides credit score, there are many places to examine credibility, such as articles we write. ...

Fourth, than protection: Taobao has a special "consumer protection plan" (there is a small flower sign behind the price of goods), digital cameras are expensive, you must use Alipay, and you must choose sellers who have joined the "consumer protection plan"! The consumer protection plan is that the seller paid a deposit of 5000 yuan. Once he cheats you, Taobao will compensate you first, hehe, just like going into a safe! I'm not afraid of his cheating afterwards!

Ok, let's finish what we have to say. Whether you can choose your favorite camera depends on your understanding ~ Of course, you can also come to the Muyu of Youlian ~ Hehe ~

It's really tiring to write a post hard! Dear friends passing by, don't forget to help us! Give some courage and confidence, and now I really want to get into the state as soon as possible! Thank you, thank you, thank you very much ~ hey hey!