How do novices choose digital cameras?

Question 1: How to choose a suitable SLR camera for beginners? First, let's take a look at what a SLR camera is.

SLR camera is short for SLR camera. Specifically, it is a camera that uses a lens to view through a mirror.

Therefore, this paper does not discuss cameras with two lenses and cameras that do not look through the mirror. The picture below shows the Great Wall double-reflex camera, Leica paraxial camera, Canon card camera and Sony micro-camera.

As shown in the above figure, although Sony a7 is much like a SLR camera, it is not a SLR camera because it does not reflect through the lens optical path.

What are the advantages of SLR cameras over other cameras?

First of all, what you see is what you get. Because you view directly through the lens, the image you see from the viewfinder is an image obtained as a result of shooting. Secondly, the response speed is fast. The start-up speed of digital SLR is only a few hundred milliseconds. Because their focusing systems are independent of imaging equipment, they can basically achieve the same response speed as traditional SLR, making users handy in news and sports photography.

Secondly, the lens selection is convenient. Each brand has a huge autofocus lens group, from super wide angle to super telephoto, from macro to soft focus. Users can choose matching lenses according to their own needs. The picture below shows Canon lens group and Nikon lens group.

Ok, let's introduce the general situation of SLR cameras at present.

At present, the mainstream SLR cameras are mainly 135 SLR and 120 SLR. 135 SLR includes all SLR cameras of Canon Nikon. At present, 120 SLR mainly includes mamia, Pentax and Hasselblad.

In which 135 SLR is divided into aps-c format SLR and Quan Huafu SLR.

For example, Canon 1200d, 100d, 700d, 750d, 760d, 70d, 80d and 7d2, Nikon d3300, d5300 and d7200 are all aps-c format SLR. The following picture shows Canon 760d, 700d,100d; ; Nikon d3300, d5200, d7200

Canon 6d, 5d3, 5ds, 5dsr, 1dx, 1dx2, Nikon d6 10, d750, d8 10, d4 and d5 belong to Quan Huafu SLR. The following picture shows Canon 6d, 5ds,1dx; ; Nikon d4s

Generally, SLR cameras and lenses have a general classification, such as entry-level or junior, intermediate, advanced and professional.

Entry-level: Canon xxxd, xxxxd, Nikon d5xxx, dxxx, featuring light weight, high degree of automation, certain professional functions and high cost performance. The picture below shows Canon 760d and 700d；; Nikon d3300, d5200

Intermediate: Canon xxd, Nikon d7xxx, dxx, the fuselage strength is significantly improved, the shutter usage is much higher than the entry level, and it has various professional functions. The picture below shows Canon 80d；; nikon d7200

Advanced: Canon xd, Nikon d7xx, D8x, general professional fuselage with aps frame, or Quan Huafu fuselage. The fuselage has high strength and various professional functions. The picture below shows Canon 5ds；; Nikon d8 10

Professional grade: Canon 1d series and Nikon dx series, suitable for harsh shooting environment, with extremely high durability and reliability and various professional functions. The picture below shows Canon1DX; ; Nikon d4s

120 SLR belongs to a special category, and it is discussed separately at last.

Ok, let's get down to business. How to choose a suitable SLR camera?

We generally analyze it from two angles, one is according to the purpose, and the other is according to the capital budget.

First of all, use is the purpose of buying a camera.

If there is no clear shooting purpose, it is a general photo shoot or a photo shoot while traveling, it is recommended to set up an entry-level machine.

For example, Canon XXXD+/KOOC-0/8-55 or XXXD+/KOOC-0/8-/KOOC-0/35, Nikon d5xxx, DXXXX+/KOOC-0/8-55 or+/KOOC-0/05.

If you usually travel a lot, but are generally interested in photography, you need to record various scenes of your trip. It is suggested to consider a set of Canon xxxd+ 18-200 Nikon d5xxx, dxxx+ 18- 140 or 18-200 (if there is no such matching, you can purchase the matching body and lens separately. Of course, this combination is also suitable for friends who have just learned photography and have limited funds.

For ordinary photographers, Canon Nikon's mid-range camera is the first choice. This level of machine has various professional functions, and the price is relatively cheap, which not only has considerable durability and fuselage strength. You can take all kinds of photos that need special treatment ... >>

Question 2: As a beginner in photography, how to choose SLR camera 1 and budget?

Budget is the first factor in choosing a camera ... because you can't buy anything without money. ...

Seriously, many people don't have a budget when choosing a camera. They went to the store and were told twice that they bought an expensive equipment, but they didn't necessarily buy the equipment that suited them. Store sales will be vigorously promoted because of the high commission of a certain brand, and consumers will often be misled to buy expensive and inappropriate equipment under such promotion means. As a result, an advanced SLR was used twice after being bought home, and then it was put in the cupboard and never used again. So, make a budget for yourself and choose the most suitable equipment in the budget. Budget has little to do with photo quality. Most of us are not billionaires, so it is impossible to buy the best equipment indefinitely, and the best equipment is not necessarily the best for us. Within the budget, do what you can. If the budget is insufficient, consider second-hand or previous-generation equipment.

At present, the upgrading speed of photographic equipment is too fast. As long as a digital camera is properly maintained, it can be used for three to five years or even longer. There is no need to worry that buying the previous generation of equipment will affect the quality of photos. In photography, the fuselage is often worthless, and only high-quality optical lenses can stand the test of time. So, if you choose a interchangeable mirror camera as your camera, I suggest you keep a part of your budget on the lens. Using the previous generation model will make your photos have better quality.

2. Decide your own investment in photography.

When choosing equipment, I often ask them whether to buy a camera to learn photography or take pictures of life. There are many ways to learn photography. Some people will seriously go to the studio to light up and shoot models at high speed. Some people just learn a little fur and share it online, so they enjoy being praised. There may be great differences in equipment selection between two different photographic mentalities.

For ordinary users who take photos of their lives, the card machine and even the iPhone are already the most suitable devices. What they need is a portable automatic exposure photography tool, which can be easily uploaded to the network without a lot of post-production. Recently, Casio's "* * * artifact" is so expensive, only because of the built-in beauty filter. In photographic equipment, such a * * * camera is actually only worth a few thousand dollars, which can be fried to a sky-high price. The big reason is that ordinary consumers will not spend time studying how photography skills can make photos better, but only hope that the equipment in their hands can provide the best photos in the simplest way. This is why we can still find the automatic mode on some high-end equipment.

As for some friends who are interested in learning photography, a camera in manual mode is the most basic requirement. Up to now, more than 98% of my photos are taken in manual mode, but now most advanced digital cameras have four exposure modes of APSM. Semi-automatic and manual exposure modes give the photographer more control over the camera and make it easier to achieve the desired effect.

3. Decide on the subject to shoot.

The subject matter of shooting has a great influence on the choice of equipment. Life photos, street snapshots, landscapes, commodities, portraits, sports, ecology, artistic creation ... Different themes have different requirements for equipment. The most widely used camera for photographing objects is a single mirror reflector. In most cases, SLR can meet the needs of the subject for photographic equipment. However, the size and weight of SLR are not acceptable to everyone. In view of this, the rise of mirrorless cameras has gradually replaced the low-end SLR market in recent years. However, the mirrorless camera is still a new camera type in the market, and the excellent lenses supporting automatic exposure and focusing are still limited. In addition, there is still a big gap between operability and SLR, so SLR is still the mainstream choice for photographers who shoot a wide range of subjects.

For the camera body selection of shooting theme, more consumers just want to take photos of life, travel and snapshots. For this kind of users, I suggest choosing a light camera. Users who have slight requirements for image quality can consider high-end consumer products and m43 systems. Compared with the general SLR, the portable design makes users more interested in using the camera. The higher the camera attendance, the higher the chance of taking good photos.

4, shooting format

The format here refers to the type of camera photosensitive element. There are many kinds of cameras now, which are below 135 frames and are divided into two categories: digital and film. Digital and film are two completely different imaging media, one is photoelectric signal transmission, the other is chemical action, digital is analog signal, linear exposure is nonlinear, adjustable or not, noise is particles, you can check the contrast system ... There is a fundamental difference between them, although it is convenient ... > >

Question 3: How to choose a SLR camera suitable for novices within 5,000? The new machines are all entry-level machines, the latest Canon 600D Nikon D5 100 Pentax KR.

Choosing a SLR should be rational and tailored to two problems.

1. How much do you want to burn?

2. What do you mainly use to shoot, and what is the key point (scenery, portraits, products ...)

Obviously, on two issues, the scope of choice will gradually narrow.

Recommended is the mid-range SLR body, the deputy factory professional lens. Not only professional processing, but also excellent image quality, and can save money.

5000 may be a bit much, but it's much better than buying the starter kit directly.

I recommend you to buy D90 Longteng 17-50 F2.8, which is about 6000 if it is used, and about 7000+ if it is new.

If 5000 is second-hand, you can choose D80 plus Longteng 17-50 F2.8 plus accessories not exceeding 5000.

You can go to Ximen Station Southwest Photographic Equipment City.

Question 4: Beginners choose cameras. First of all, pour a little cold water: amateur landscape photography, because of the gap between time and equipment, it is difficult for ordinary people to compare with 10% professional landscape photographers-I have been interested in photography for 4 years and spent 60,000 to 70,000 on equipment. A student majoring in landscape photography can easily kill me. If "semi-professional" is understood as 50% professionals, the investment of 5,000 yuan is not enough to buy a shared tripod or exposure meter. The large and medium-sized cameras used by professional photographers have incomparable advantages over the top 135 SLR in detail and latitude, not to mention the entry-level 5000 yuan. Don't believe the inspirational saying that "the head behind the camera is more important than the head in front", so that the head in the back can make progress. Every promotion of the head in front needs to take out your wallet, and eventually the head in front will always become the bottleneck of progress.

I hope the landlord will not be surprised after pouring cold water. Next, I will talk about the 5000 yuan distribution plan.

First of all, this budget does not recommend digital SLR very much, because it can only be equipped with the lowest-end SLR kit. The camera lens is often distorted and has poor definition, so it can't get the ideal effect when shooting scenery. If the budget can be expanded to about 65,438+0,000, it is better to buy a lens of Canon 550d+65,438+05-85 or Nikon D365,438+000+65,438+06-85. The scenery should also have a super wide angle. The cost performance of 1 1- 16 is very high, and it is recommended.

If you don't have a budget of more than 10,000 yuan and can invest more than 20,000 yuan in the next three or four years, don't consider SLR. You can look at high-end DC such as Panasonic LX5, Ricoh GRD3, or single battery such as Panasonic GF2. Among them, Ricoh GRD3 and Panasonic GF2 are matched with a fixed-focus lens with a 28mm angle of view, which is very helpful for training lens sense and composition thinking, and helps you narrow the gap with the professional level. Read more picture books and equipment knowledge. Not only digital, but also film. After a long time, I will have a general understanding of what professional photography should look like. In the future, if economic conditions permit, we can start a set of equipment that meets our own needs, which may be the road to more sustainable development under limited economic conditions.

Question 5: How do novices choose cameras? Fuji F85 CCD 2-inch optical zoom 10 times Fuji F505 CCD 2-inch optical zoom 15 times 1500 or so. Don't buy it as long as it is recommended by others, unless you have fully compared it yourself. Some new machines are not fancy and the price is too high. It is better to buy an old model with similar important parameters, which is more cost-effective. The photosensitive chips of portable computers in the market are all 1/2.3 inches, and a few models are11.6 inches11.7 inches, but they are all a little more expensive at each price point, 65438+. There is a Fuji F85 telephoto card machine. The function of the camera is to take pictures, that is, to pursue image quality, so other functions unrelated to image quality are misleading to consumers. To put it mildly, the demand is different. Therefore, it is recommended to buy a large area ccd or cmos. Secondly, select other functions. It is recommended that the camera 1500 (Fuji F85 1500 yuan is preferred, the maximum CCD 1/2, zoom 10 times) Canon IUXS 105 1600 round PowerShot A3000-A. High-definition camera shooting, anti-shake, image quality selection IXUS11500. In terms of image quality, IXUS 1 15HS is much better than Bisogni's. The VGA camera format of Sony W530 and 520 can be basically ignored. The difference between 4-fold dimming and 5-fold dimming is not great in practical use, and the gap at the wide-angle end is more important than that at the telephoto end. Well, I recommend IXUS 1 15HS. If you can buy Sony WX series, it will be better with richer functions and better picture quality. Sony has a two-year warranty, while Canon has only one year. Under 1000 yuan, Panasonic FP 1 700 yuan fp3 1 100 yuan is recommended. As far as brands are concerned, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, Casio/Sony and Panasonic all have their own lenses. Others used them later, including Samsung, but Panasonic used the workers' heads of Lycra, Germany. Canon Sony should sell better in home cameras. Sony's industrial design and customs are fashionable, but many people buy them. Fuji's telephoto machine is cost-effective, Olympus's three-proof card and single battery are not bad, Casio's appearance and continuous shooting function are characteristics, and Panasonic's lx series is also good. LX series is the first choice for SLR. Canon's G 12 Nikon P series is also a high-end product in portable cameras, second only to SLR cameras, and the price is between 3500 and 4000. Although close to the cheapest SLR, portability is irreplaceable. Sony's several models are not low in price, and the parameters are not very good. It is better to buy a cost-effective Canon. Let's take a look at the parameter comparison: manufacturer model JD.COM price optical/digital range optical image stabilization electronic image stabilization Canon 2 10 2200 5 times /4 times 24- 120mm Yes1301599 4/4 28-/kloc-0. Kloc-0/349 4/4 28-28 Sony T99D1699 4/8 25-100 has Wx5C65438. 10 24- 120 has w5701579 5/1025-125, Panasonic FH1899 5/428-1428. & gt

Question 6: How do novices choose a SLR to buy a camera "Canon or Nikon"? There are students who study photography, family users and photographers, some who want a card machine, and some who buy a SLR. Canon and Nikon are the best-selling photographic equipment products in China. Who is better? Can be considered from the following aspects.

1, Usage: Everyone has different preferences for photography, so you should have a positioning for your own use before buying a camera. For example, some like traveling and scenery photography; Some people like portraits and take pictures of their families. With positioning, let's talk about the following characteristics: Canon's tone is warmer, that is, the film will be red; Er Kang's tone is cold, and the film will be blue when it comes out. In other words, Nikon is more beautiful, and people who like to take portraits use Canon.

2, preferences: Canon's imaging soft point, Nikon's imaging sharp point. For example, taking portraits at the same time, Canon's facial skin may look smoother, and Nikon will take out spots and hair, depending on your own preferences. If you don't PS, it is estimated that many MMs can't accept Nikon's face, and what you may need is this sharpness of hair.

3, accessories (referring to SLR users): bought the fuselage without a lens can not be used. Nikon has been an expert in optical products for many years, and the price of lenses is relatively cheap (excluding five new lenses scraped from June 5438 +2007 10); Canon has high-tech product technology, and the L-head is an indispensable weapon for professional photography now, and the price is of course very high.

4. Surrounding environment (referring to SLR users): Now the price of SLR is very low, and ordinary users can afford it. Unless you are a professional photographer, if ordinary consumers mostly borrow some lenses and equipment from each other for fun. Because some of Nikon's equipment is not compatible with Canon's, it is sometimes convenient to consider what machines friends borrow from each other. However, there is a saying in the industry for super enthusiasts and professional users (wives and equipment are not allowed to borrow).

5. Cost performance: Nikon and Canon are both old brands of digital SLR, and the current market price is very transparent. It makes sense that you get what you get at a price. According to personal economic ability, we should believe that market time is a test of quality. Just like a digital SLR put into the market, after a period of market test, some will fall and some will be firm, which can also prove some truth.

Which is better? Love is blind. Only what suits you is good (don't listen to people). Friends who choose the machine can choose from the above points. As for which is better, Nikon or Canon, people all over the world have discussed it for decades, but there is still no result. There is no result now, and I hope there will be no result in the future. The two major manufacturers are confronting each other, benefiting our consumers. Quote a classic sentence between photographers: "If Canon and Nikon don't know how to choose, flip a coin!" ! Whichever you buy, you will like it! "

In fact, Nikon and Canon are both very good brands. It should be said that Nikon's main products are concentrated in the field of SLR, while Canon is omnipotent and has strong competitiveness in both home and SLR. In the field of SLR, it should be said that Nikon and Canon have their own characteristics as a whole, but Pk Canon has obvious technical advantages between the same machine emperors. Canon has its own entire industrial chain and intellectual property rights, while Nikon cannot fully grasp all industrial chains. Classified, Canon is the best image processor, and digi 3 processor has no rival at present. The new 1ds mark iii sensor has now reached the full size of 2000w pixels, and the lenses have different lengths, and the basic process is close.

Generally speaking, it is generally believed that the top SLR is better than Canon. Mid-range products have their own advantages, and Nikon is more cost-effective. The low end is similar. Generally speaking, the choice of SLR should be made between the two. There is no third option. You should choose the best Canon, otherwise Nikon is also a good choice. However, it is difficult for SLR to enter the second one, because the lens determines the high cost of changing doors. Be careful.

As far as home computers are concerned, I think Nikon Canon is good, but Nikon doesn't seem to attach much importance to home computers and has fewer series. Most people like to choose Sony, but people who know how to do things generally don't choose Sony, because the best ccd quality is Fuji's super ccd, and the shooting quality and corresponding speed largely depend on the processing chip and related software. From the image processor alone, Canon's image processor digicii/... > >

Question 7: How do novices choose the lens of SLR cameras? It is recommended that novices buy a large zoom lens ~ ~ that is, a mirror that can let you use it for a long time.

It is recommended to buy the original factory. Although the vice factory is cheap, the color difference is far away.

Nikon and Canon's 18-200 is very easy to use, over 4k, with anti-shake.

Wait until you have a fever. . . Consider buying some other lenses. In this case of large zoom, buy a fixed focus and super wide angle at most, and the economy allows a macro and fisheye, which is invincible. (except those with high quality requirements. . . )

The camera lens has been connected upstairs. But the distribution of shops in each place will be different. Those are not provided by manufacturers, but by merchants themselves, and some of them are also very affordable.

Question 8: What kind of digital camera is suitable for beginners? Digital cameras have their own advantages. The mainstream Nikon and Canon, the old Fuji, Olympus and Pentax, Sony and Samsung should all be novices, all with their own characteristics in their respective fields. Nikon and Canon have good quality, many manual functions, and Sony is fashionable and lovely. Consumers can choose products according to their own needs. After all, what suits you is not necessarily the most expensive, and often the price factor is very important.

Card cameras Nikon and Canon are of good quality, and Sony has done well in recent years. Just look at the price and appearance. Nikon sells well in Japan and Canon sells well in China, mainly in the direction of advertising investment.

First choose the brand of the camera, Nikon or Canon, or you can look at Sony. Others are not recommended unless you are optimistic about its appearance and auxiliary functions.

Moreover, if you look at a wide angle, the less the number, the better. Finally, you can look at comments, camera shape, battery type and so on online.

Pixels, display screen, optical zoom and anti-shake are all fine, and the problem is not big.

In fact, Nikon and Canon's card cameras are similar in imaging. Some cameras have fewer common functions, so the price is much more expensive, which means nothing. It is enough to choose something around 1000 yuan.

Recommended:

Nikon S5 100,12.2 million pixels, 2.7-inch display, 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide angle, HD camera, optical image stabilization, 1000 yuan. Lithium battery, compact and portable camera. True colors and clear photos. Big brand, cost-effective, fashionable atmosphere.

You can also look at Nikon S2500, which is basically the same, except that there is no optical image stabilization. Not bad, cost-effective. 800 yuan is enough.

Canon IXUS 105, 1265438+ megapixels, 2.7-inch display, 4x optical zoom, 28mm wide angle, optical image stabilization, telescope head, 1280 yuan.

If you have enough money, you can go and have a look.

Canon IXUS 1 15 HS, 1265438+ megapixels, 3-inch display, 4x optical zoom, 28mm wide angle, optical image stabilization, HD camera, telescopic lens, 1450 RMB.

Sony T99C(DSC-T99C), 1465438+ megapixels, 3-inch display, 4x optical zoom, 25mm wide angle, optical image stabilization, HD camera, periscope lens, 1450 RMB.

Question 9: Which is better for an entry-level SLR camera? Beginners only need to buy a set of machines and practice their hands with pullovers first. Which to buy first, depending on your current budget, can basically be divided into four price bands: 3000,5000,10000,20000. Just buy the most expensive camera you can accept.

About your needs:

I don't know what you mean by powerful. Fast? Point focus? Auto focus? Manual focus? Basically, all SLR can satisfy you.

The SLR can set the shutter speed. All the better card machines have this function.

The focal length of the sleeve 18-55 is enough for you. If the wide angle is not wide enough, buy your own lens. The shorter the focal length, the wider the wide angle. Just choose for yourself.