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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
