Choosing and buying a camera requires a preliminary answer to several questions, for example, for what purposes it is needed or how much you are willing to spend on it. There are several types of such devices, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Purpose of Acquisition
Before choosing a camera, determine your needs, what you will use it for. For example, if you need it for personal, amateur filming, an inexpensive model with a standard set of functions will suit you. Such cameras are very easy to use and do not require lengthy preparation for work. Calculate approximately how often you will use the camera (every day, once a week, once a month, etc.). The more often you use it, the more stress it will receive. You need to decide whether you choose a high-quality and reliable device or save money by choosing a simple camera, sacrificing its durability.
Calculate how much you are willing to spend. Having determined in advance how much money you are willing to pay, you will see which model range you can apply for, this will greatly simplify the choice of the camera.
Analog or digital
Today the overwhelming part of the camera market is occupied by digital devices, this is due to the simplicity and convenience of their use. However, analog cameras are still in demand.
Analog (film) camera. The main advantage of analog cameras is their price. With comparable specifications and photo quality, analog devices are not that expensive compared to digital ones. Even the simplest film cameras can produce good quality images. The disadvantages include constant spending on consumables (film).
Digital cameras. The main advantage of these devices is the ability to quickly preview the captured image, which allows you to filter out low-quality images and not spend money on printing them. In addition, there is no need to spend on film, a memory card is used to store images, and the number of photos is limited by its capacity. A digital camera is the best choice for amateur use. The most popular digital cameras are devices from Nikon, Canon, Olympus, etc.
If you settled on a digital camera, buy a large memory card for it. This will free you from the hassle of constantly deleting photos to free up memory.
Camera type
The next thing to look out for is the type of device. The choice of the type of camera is quite simple. If you are an amateur and only use it for personal purposes, a simple compact camera is for you. Such a device practically does not require any preliminary settings. All you need to do is point the lens at your subject and take a picture. If you are a professional and it is important for you to take into account all the factors affecting the quality of shooting on your own, your choice is a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. Such devices give full control over the process of photographing, for example, you can change the shutter speed, adjust the aperture, etc.
SLR cameras can be either analog or digital.
Compare specific models
To make the final choice and buy a camera, you need to compare their work. Visit an electronics store, select multiple devices, and take pictures. Look at the simplicity of the devices, whether you are comfortable using them, compare the resulting images. Make a decision about buying a camera only after comparing them.
To compare the advantages and disadvantages of specific camera models, you can read reviews about them. Visit specialized forums on the Internet and find information about the models you are interested in.
