Why do we have to choose a Bridge or Prosumer Cameras?

The world of photography is now more advanced and delightful. Now you can get the various models, features and sophistication offered at an attractive price variations. Yet still many of us who do not know what camera that fits our needs. Because of hobby needs, documentation, traveling or studying photography must have different specifications. Because of this familiarize yourself what to be your choice.

In general there are three types to choose compact-system cameras are cameras, Prosumer and digital SLR cameras. Most people choose a compact camera with a reason it easier to carry anywhere, with point-and-shoot operation. It is very easy to use compact-system cameras.

The photographer in action with a Prosumer camera. Image: pluggedin.co.uk

Photography enthusiasts and novice photographers who want to learn more and want to explore further, then they need a camera that is not just "point and shoot", because these types of cameras have some limitations and fully automated operation. Whereas to produce better image results needed more features and technology support. That's why it takes a professional or advanced camera. Hence you can choose Prosumer or digital SLR camera.

 

                                Prosumer or bridge cameras in 2013. Image: amateurphotographer.co.uk

For those who are constrained by budget, digital SLR is not the right choice. As we know because the price of digital SLR camera is still high for some people. Not to mention the additional accessories needed to complement the needs of the camera. Model and the shape are also quite big and heavy to carry everywhere. No doubt digital SLR has better picture quality with the ability to change lenses as needed.

Camera manufacturers trying to bridge the needs of photography enthusiasts, who have limited budget, but need reliable camera capabilities for everyday use. This type of camera is able to cover a variety of conditions with ease to carry anywhere. Hence, camera manufacturers already produce type-system that exists between a compact camera and digital SLR. The camera is known as a Prosumer camera, and some even call it a bridge before you are ready to have a professional camera or a Digital SLR camera.

Prosumer cameras uniqueness

Prosumer camera has a body like a digital SLR camera, and comes with a long lens, but cannot be removable like the lens on a DSLR camera. This is one of the advantages that a Prosumer camera than the other, which is a long zoom lens attached. In fact, now you can get a Prosumer camera with ultra zoom lens or a super zoom, and some even have more than 20x optical zoom. So with no lens attached that can reach the objects both near and far. Unlike the compact camera which on average has a shorter optical zoom?

The size of circle lens Prosumer cameras tends to be smaller than digital SLR and larger than the compact-system cameras. This is because the size of the sensor used is smaller than the Prosumer digital SLR and larger than a compact camera. It's one of the fundamental differences between the three types of cameras. And this will be related to the ability of the camera to process the image. The bigger the sensor, the resulting image will be better.

Features of Prosumer cameras like digital SLR camera. Program settings can be set manually. Aperture or diaphragms, ISO and shutter speed can be set manually. So our creativity is not limited by the automated system, like on a compact camera, all executed automatically. And the more alluring, almost all Prosumer has the ability to record video and Live View facility. Apparently not all digital SLR cameras have these features.

 

      Fujifilm PinePix XS-1 bridge digital camera.  Image: gogodigital.co.uk

Prosumer cameras are considered more practical for everyday photography. With the price and lighter weight than digital SLR, then the Prosumer cameras become the choice of many people. For photographing macro, landscape, sport and night shot is still possible to do well, although there are some limitations. Especially for night shooting, some Prosumer type mounting an external flash to add features that are useful for flash paired with greater power.

With all the advantages and disadvantages, Prosumer camera is very comfortable to use for vacation, family events, birthday parties, weddings, photographing babies and pets. You can also use a Prosumer camera to accompany a business trip, so you've got a business trip and photo documentation together with business associates, clients and government officials.

Simple advice to get the best photos from Prosumer cameras:

First: Avoid the use of high ISO, it means to play it safe at base ISO up to a maximum of ISO 400. Second: Do not use above ISO 400. You do not expect too much to photography with a narrow DOF, such as portraits or still life. Third: You should avoid photography that requires fast-paced camera work, including shutter, auto focus up to the faster continuous shooting. Fourth: Prosumer users must rely on the existing lenses, so you do not need to change another lens, although you can install add-on/conversion lens accessory lenses.

In the year 2013, you can choose Prosumer cameras brands: Pentax X5, Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, Nikon Coolpix P510, BenQ GH-700, Fujifilm PinePiX series or Panasonic Lumix FZ200 and Olympus SP 800UZ, and other models that will be launched in a few months. You can rely on one of these cameras for all day-to-day activities.

 

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Nikon 1 V2 suited as a companion to Digital SLR cameras

If you are looking for a companion camera Digital SLR camera, then you need to consider seeing Nikon 1 V2, the next generation of Nikon V1, a mirrorless camera that was present at the competition similar cameras like Panasonic, Olympus, Sony, which also produce even a mirrorless camera.

If you look at the new camera, the Nikon proved not want to stare at the usual design for Nikon's new V series 1. You can see the Nikon V series 2 has just been released following has a different body, similar to Digital SLR cameras, but smaller and lighter, certainly very comfortable to accompany you on holiday to Bali. Nikon have made some big changes to the original V1 to make this new model more attractive to keen enthusiasts, and in most regards they've succeed in making the new V2 a much more serious proposition.

Beautiful model with Nikon N1 V. Image: hardwarezone.com.my

The presence of curved grip and a built-in flash at the top of the body play a role in the first series of design changes which brought this lens interchangeable system. As a result, it looks more impressed 'serious' along with improved specifications here and there.

Geared for consumers who already have a DSLR and want a more portable devices, V2 3A equipped with EXPEED processor and sensor that has been upgraded to a resolution of 14.2 MP. This sensor can capture up to 15 fps with continuous autofocus. The EVF of this camera has 1.4 million points with 100% coverage. The images can then be targeted preview in 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of high resolution.

Although the spec was good, but there is a downside here, namely in the size of the sensor. CX format sensor size 13.2 x 8.8mm obviously smaller than the APS-C that can be found in competitor products such as the Canon at almost the same price.

Nikon 1 V2 comes with a body made of solid magnesium alloy and has a large handgrip. It's Similar to a DSLR but in a smaller size. Nikon also complete with built-in flash to help you capture less light and be conditioned stereo microphone to produce a video with better sound quality.

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Nikon 1 V2 still inherits some of the features of the Nikon 1 V1. Such as shooting mode 1200fps slo-mo (slow motion), 3-inch LCD screen, high-resolution electronic peephole and video recording feature on the format full HD 1080/30p and 1080/60i.

The difference between the two new looks at the sensor. Nikon 1 V2 comes with a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor CX-format that offers a level of ISO sensitivity from ISO 160 to ISO 6400. The processor used is also newer. V2 complete with Nikon EXPEED processor 3A in collaboration with the technology Hybrid Advance auto focus Nikon AF. Nikon's hybrid AF system promises faster focus-shoot in burst mode. As a result, the camera is capable of producing images at speeds up to 15fps at Tracking AF mode.


Nikon 1 V2 specifications:

• New 14.25-megapixel CMOS sensor ( CX-format, 1-inch)
• Improved Expeed 3A image processor
• 3-inch, 920k-dot display
• ISO 160 to 6,400
• Hybrid AF: 73 phase-detection AF points, 135 contrast-detection AF points
• 1080p full-HD video recording
• 1,440k-dot electronic viewfinder
• 1/4000 to 30 seconds shutter speeds, 1/250 flash sync speed
• 337g (body only, with battery and memory card)

You can buy a new Nikon  V2  with a price of $ 799.96 (body only). It is compatible with Nikkor lens belongs Nikon DSLR lineup through the aid of adapters. Nikon also provides a 10-30mm kit lens. For packaged is priced at USD 899.95. At the launch of V2 Nikon also launched the new Speedlite join released and new lens 70-200mm f / 4 for Digital SLR cameras are sold at a price of about U.S. $ 1,399.95.

If you use this camera for everyday activities, holiday or for a business trip, then Nikon 2 V2 is the right choice, so you are more comfortable all the time. The camera feature is also very attractive, so that you can be creative with your camera.

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Tips for being a professional photographer

After you enjoy the holiday season, you might want to buy a digital SLR camera after you see your friend showcasing his picture on Facebook. You fascinated with photographs of your friends, and you were told that the photos were taken with a Digital SLR camera. If you are serious about hobby in photography,  you do not need to rush to buy an expensive camera. In the online shop you can buy a digital SLR camera from a very affordable price, the price of a middle-class cameras and high end cameras.

Professional SLR Digital Cameras usually have a quality camera body more resilient because most of the metals (aluminium alloy), waterproof and weather resistant, and certainly very expensive. This leads to a professional DSLR camera / high end will be more severe and massive forms.

Image: jbhifi.com.au

Compare with DSLR cameras, the material is mostly of plastic or poly carbonate, so it feels lighter, smaller body size as well. Entry level DSLR camera is designed for people who are low purse, but want to be successful as an amateur photographer. If this is your dreams, then you certainly can.

Professional DSLR cameras have a faster shutter speed. For example, a professional DSLR camera can shoot five to eight photos per second, compared with the entry level DSLR camera that can only shoot about 3 or 4 photos per second. This is due to differences in the quality of the hardware and software that is planted in DSLR cameras. If you are a novice photographer, the difference of the speed is certainly not a significant issue.

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Professional DSLR cameras usually have two LCD screens, one in back, and one on top. Function LCD display that is above will allow us to see the main camera settings, especially in the sun. In anatomy, professional and beginner DSLR camera is a bit different; especially shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and white balance, but how to hold a DSLR camera remains the same.

Professional DSLR camera usually looks more complicated because a lot of buttons to change the setting so that gives a lot of options to generate photo. Unlike the entry level DSLR camera, the setting is simpler, and not too complicated, but the resulting image selection is also not as much as a professional camera.

Although professional DSLR cameras are usually more advanced than DSLR cameras, but sometimes, DSLR camera is a better choice. Professional DSLR cameras are too heavy and take up a lot of space for long trips.

If you're just learning photography, when you try a professional DSLR cameras will probably confuse you. For example, at the beginning of your learning using a Canon 600D, and then you try a more advanced camera of a friend you are, for example Canon 7D, Canon 7D although not classified as a full professional DSLR cameras, then you will definitely feel the complexity of the settings on the Canon EOS 7D. Similarly, if after you use your Nikon D3200, then you will feel the same when you try Nikon D800, a sophisticated full frame camera.

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Camera manufacturers such as Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras classify their products as follows: entry level, semi, professional, and professional users. If you have a decent budget, you can buy a semi-professional DSLR camera. If you have begun to master the use of the camera well, you can begin to purchase additional lenses like macro lens, telephoto lens, or a superzoom lens 18-270 mm. You do not have to buy the original lens in accordance with the camera you use because you can buy third-party lenses such as Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and other brands. A third-party lens for specific types of lenses are generally cheaper than the original, yet is able to produce images with high quality. It depends on your mastery when using and combine it with your camera.

Best advice: You should frequently try your camera with a variety of conditions, location, photo objects, and the atmosphere, so that you become more proficient in shooting. You also need to learn how to edit photos and a variety of tricks, so you are able to produce good both in terms of quality, aesthetics, beauty and various other aspects.

I also recommend joining the photography club, come hunting with friends or a club, and you have to trust yourself to enrol in photography contest. Victory is not the main thing. The most important thing you gained valuable experience from these activities.

If you are getting an expert with your camera, then you should prepare money to buy a professional camera or a full frame camera in the future.

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