Entering a photographic store, a customer sees dozens of different models of cameras. In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, you need to know the basic rules for choosing a modern digital camera.
The age of film cameras has passed, the photographic equipment market is almost completely occupied by digital cameras. The equipment for every taste is presented, from compact "soap boxes" to professional cameras. Which camera do you prefer? First of all, you need to understand why you need a camera. If exclusively for amateur photography, it is quite enough to purchase a compact digital camera that costs no more than 10 thousand rubles. Aiming at the object of shooting in such a camera is carried out by the image on the display. The lens, as a rule, has an optical zoom - that is, it can work as a telephoto lens, bringing the subject closer several times. The matrix of a camera, as a rule, contains about 10 megapixels. It is worth knowing that for a camera with small physical dimensions of the matrix, an increase in the number of pixels - for example, up to 16 megapixels, can lead to a violation of color reproduction, the appearance of damaged pixels, etc. Such a "soap dish" gives quite high-quality pictures. You will be able to print the captured photos, upload them to the Internet, etc. etc. But if you are interested in artistic photography, the capabilities of a simple digital camera will not be enough. You need not just a camera with a more sensitive matrix, but also with a larger lens. Therefore, you should pay attention to semi-professional digital cameras. The main difference between such a camera and a professional one is the non-replaceable lens. Occupying an intermediate position between household cameras and professional equipment, these cameras provide excellent photo quality. It is enough to photograph the same object with a “soap box” and a semi-professional camera, then compare the pictures - the difference will be very clear. As a rule, such cameras are SLR by design, which has a positive effect on the quality of shooting. Therefore, to create really high quality photographs, especially artistic ones, you will at least need a semi-professional camera. Of course, its cost will be higher than that of simple household cameras. The highest quality are professional digital cameras. Their main difference is the ability to change optics - having such a camera and a set of interchangeable lenses, you can take any kind of photography, while the quality of photos will be very high. Such a camera, as a rule, is needed precisely by those who are engaged in photography professionally. The cost of such cameras can be tens of thousands of rubles. Whichever camera you choose, be sure to evaluate the quality of the resulting photographs when purchasing. In this case, you should evaluate them not on the built-in display of the camera, but on the computer screen. As a rule, in reputable digital camera stores, there is always the opportunity to view pictures on a computer or a large wall screen. Be sure to pay attention to the presence of matrix defects, manifested in the appearance of dots in the image - if there are any, such a camera should be discarded immediately. Also look at the quality of color reproduction, all colors should be as natural as possible.
