The Best Camera?
When you go shopping for a camera, how long do you usually spend picking one out? Do you
spend hours browsing the various types available or do you just simply splurge on a phone
with a camera option? Due to the abundance of different camera types, shopping for one can
become a bit of a pain. There are cameras which range from the simple, ‘point-and-shoot’ to
the more advanced Digital SLR’s (Single-Lens Reflex Camera). To pick one out, you would
need to decide what your top priority would be; a camera that requires minimum effort, one
which would just take pictures, or would you require a more hi-tech camera with greater
photo taking capacities?
If you require only a simple compact camera,
with fewer functions, eg: zooming, why not go
for a smartphone instead? Those retail for
about $600, and also come with many other
functions. You may be able to kill two birds
with one stone. An example would be the
Samsung Galaxy S7, which has a 12 MP
camera, and also works quite well in low light
situations. This option works for most of the
general public.
However, if you would like to get a head start on photography, a smartphone camera would
not suffice. The point and shoot camera is suitable for novices and travelers. In comparison
to D-SLRs, this type of camera has fewer controls, and will not overwhelm the user with its
simple function. The settings can also be changed according to your wishes. You can also
learn a bit about photography in the process. This type of camera was designed so one
would not have to think much, eg: angle of a shot, while taking a picture. Most compact
cameras today come with a resolution of 20 MP, higher than your average phone and good