The dilemma between choosing a Canon or Sony camera. Is it the photographer's new confusion?

Do you still stay at home and enjoy working from home?

By the way, do you also still stick with Canon DSLR cameras or choose mirrorless cameras from Sony? Maybe you will switch from Canon or Nikon and use Sony to make still photos and videos. Then what is your reason for surviving or switching from a DSLR camera, to a mirrorless camera or Micro Four Thirds?

The photographers, especially beginners who want to seriously pursue photography as a new profession or serious hobby, usually will have a great confusion to choose between Canon or Nikon camera. 

If Nikon or Canon enthusiasts meet when hunting photos in the wilderness, or during important news coverage among a crowd of journalist photographers, they will debate seriously about the greatness of each camera. 

Which one is more exciting? Sony or Canon? (sonyalpharumors.com)

However, if you observe among the millennial generation or Z being gathered while hunting photos or meet virtually in social media, it seems the debate about Canon VS Nikon cameras is no longer dominant.

Young people are not only preoccupied with talking about their choices about a new smartphone, which now greatly highlights the camera features, it turns out they are also very open to choosing a mirrorless camera, not just fascinated with DSLR cameras. As understood, the older generation certainly boasts more SLR or DSLR cameras, even analog cameras that still have many fans.

Unlike most senior photographers or professionals, the new generation of digital camera hobbyists apparently consider Sony's mirrorless cameras as the primary choice besides Panasonic, Olympus, Nikon or Fujifilm. It seems that Hasselblad or Leica is not the most popular choice, because it is so expensive that it will be kept in their minds as a dream if they become billionaires.

There are many reasons to choose or switch from a DSLR camera or choose a Sony mirrorless camera or another brand as the main camera in the bag of novice photographers, even true enthusiasts who make photography as their hobby or livelihood as a professional photographer. The reason they say is sometimes so blurry, like when you see the background of a bokeh portrait.

There are interesting things that may not be too well known about the history of Canon and Sony cameras. It is true that Canon as a camera manufacturer is more senior than Sony.

Quoted from the famous digitaltrends.com website, it turns out that Sony didn't start with film. Its first camera was the analog, but electronic, Mavica. The company then waited several years before launching the CyberShot series - still a designation for Sony compact cameras - in 1996. Have you ever used a Mavica camera?

Still, confused to choose between Canon VS Sony? (pinterest.com)

Marc Schultz, the famous photography writer on petapixel.com, tells an interesting experience. In Marc's writings in March 2018, he explained the reasons for switching from Canon to Sony cameras. "I was also starting to get more into video projects, which is where Sony mirrorless cameras seemed to really excel over Canon, and while offering a wider range of features and functions. Plus I was wanting a more lightweight camera setup that would be easier to carry around for capturing still photos while traveling overseas."

Marc's reason at that time was indeed right and reasonable because Canon wasn't too serious about developing mirrorless. Canon is very focused on developing its DSLR series and pocket cameras. Meanwhile before 2018, Olympus and Panasonic were very serious about developing and marketing MFT (Micro Four Thirds camera) cameras, with various lenses. 

Many people are amazed because there is a small-sized camera, and of course lighter, it turns out that you can easily change lenses like a DSLR camera. Lately, Canon and Nikon are very serious design and launch a new mirrorless camera. 

For young people, Sony is also known to have a variety of products, which seem intended to be connected to one another. That's why digitaltrends.com wrote the following sites:

Sony’s electronics arguably cross more categories than other camera companies, with the Sony name stamped on everything from video game systems to TVs, headphones, smartphones, and robots. And yes, Sony has a line-up of camcorders and professional cinema cameras, too. 

Do you also have a unique experience with this trend? Or you insist to stick with a DSLR camera, either Canon or Nikon. You are not tempted to convert to another "religion" called Sony.

 

The Man Behind the Gun, a classic film that was produced in 1953. (filmaffinity.com)

The photographers of the older generation, even the new enthusiast still believes wholeheartedly that a DSLR camera or analog remains the top choice for art and their professional activities in the field of photography. 

Maybe you have more confidence in the old tropes, that when you're hunting or when a soldier on the battlefield, your weapons are not the most important, but because of the man behind the gun. It might be true, that no matter how sophisticated the camera you use to make portraits, landscape photos or great videos - the most important thing is how you master your camera both technically and creatively.

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Nokia Lumia adventure to Raja Ampat and North Pole

Capturing the sunset in Raja Ampat with Nokia Lumia 1020. Image: nokia.com/id-id

Majestic view of Raja Ampat by Nokia Lumia 1020. Image: nokia.com/id-id

If you've been hunting photographs in an island of paradise like Bali, Maldives or safari in Kenya, Prague and Brazil with a digital SLR camera is certainly a normal activity.

Various DSLR cameras, or mirrorless cameras and prosumer cameras have long been a friend of the tourists for holiday, even more people are using a compact camera to take pictures of their vacation activities.

Since the emergence of the smartphone, then the gadget enthusiast is also using smartphones and tablets as the main camera for the holidays. How about you? 

Nokia Lumia 1020. Image: sostariffe.it

DSLR camera enthusiast will probably smile, and they do not take seriously the use of smartphones for more serious photography activities, but now smartphones have been equipped with high-resolution sensors and higher than a few years ago. Sony, Samsung and Nokia is very serious to strengthen the camera feature on their smartphones, with more powerful lenses and sharp, so iPhone, Nokia Lumia or Sony Xperia Z2 can produce brilliant photographs, as well as Samsung and Oppo smartphone.

 

Fantastic view in Raja Ampat. Image:  nokia.com/id-id

Creative features and photo editor in the smartphone also has become part of the advanced smartphone, you can even download a variety of applications, such as photo editors and HDR camera for free for your smartphone. You can also get accessories pack, or buy support equipment for your smartphone. Thanks to smartphones, now you do not have to bother to DSLR cameras, which certainly bigger and heavier than your gadget.

Nokia is now more confident to develop Lumia series, especially the ability of the camera. You must have heard the Nokia Lumia 1020 has been used for shooting in a variety of beautiful places, with the result that the photos are indeed very impressive. Nokia Lumia 1020, increasingly attract attention when used for hunting photos to Raja Ampat, a hidden paradise in Papua, Indonesia.

Spectacular sunset in Raja Ampat captured by Lumia 1020. Image:  nokia.com/id-id

Raja Ampat is located in the Northwestern tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, West Papua province.

 Raja Ampat, an archipelago that comprises an area of more than 1,500 small islands, mounds, and shoals around the four main islands. And coastal waters of Raja Ampat is a true diver's paradise, and dreams of snorkeling enthusiasts. Raja Ampat is also a destination for newlyweds to honeymoon, and anyone who wants to enjoy a second honeymoon, while diving or snorkeling.

Raja Ampat's natural scenery is amazing as well as local culture, making Raja Ampat to be one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Nokia also provides an opportunity for photographers to test the sophistication of the camera and various photography features, the Nokia Lumia 1020. Let's holiday in Raja Ampat.

 

Eric Larsen in North Pole. Image: nbcnews.com

Nokia Lumia 1020 and finally succeeded in proving some doubts about the ability of the camera on a smartphone. Nokia Lumia 1020 does have a unique lens, and Lumia Lumia 1020 is not the first that has the capability of advanced photography, it was two years ago Nokia Lumia 800 also flew into space to test how far the connection is able to survive. 

You can see the results Nokia adventure pictures on the Internet. The ability of the camera on Nokia Lumia will re-tested from the Finnish to the North Pole. We already know, the natural conditions in the Arctic are extreme, with cold air and covered with perennial ice.

In the expedition to the North Pole, Nokia sends two Lumia series. The Lumia 1020 and Nokia Lumia 1520 will accompany natural explorer Eric Larsen and his team of two people a nggota in an attempt to break a record in the North Pole expedition. The main task of the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Lumia 1520 is to document the long journey taken by Eric and his team.

 

Beautiful scenery in the Arctic in extreme weather. Image: picstopin.com 

Eric Larsen and two members of his team will run from Northern Ellesmere Island to the North Pole , a distance of about 800 km, traveling less than 49 day. Similar to the experience of the Nokia Lumia 800, then Eric and the team will test Lumia 1020 and Lumia 1520 on a dangerous journey, even with extreme temperatures, below 0 degrees Celsius. 

Are you also ready to hunt photos in extreme conditions? 

We really hope Eric Larsen and his team can be successful and survive safely in the Arctic, so we can see the photos or video taken during the trip from Northern Ellesmere Island to the North Pole. Documentation in the form of photos or video will be posted on the website or Twitter account belonging to Eric. If you are a gadget enthusiast and a smartphone fans, then you definitely wish Lumia 1020 and Nokia Lumia 1520 can also be saved so you can see a variety of interesting photos or videos.

 

Nokia Lumia 1520. Image: techbeasts.com

In the meantime, you can compare the ability of Nokia Lumia 1020 or Lumia 1520 with Oppo N1 or Oppo Find 7, or the Sony Xperia Z2 and Samsung Galaxy S5, as well as various advanced smartphone manufactured by Apple, Lenovo, HTC and many more. You only need to compare them in the best gadget shop in your favorite mall. Whatever your choice, be sure to suit your needs and your style, so you stay connected with fast and support all the activities of the work, your business, entertainment, games, and personal needs.

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Recognize the uniqueness and the properties of a digital camera

If you're hunting a new camera, especially if you are a beginner, or if you want to switch from a compact system camera user, then you need to know some uniqueness and properties (characteristics) of various brands of cameras that have graced the world.

By knowing the characteristics of different cameras, then you will have an overview of the use of the camera for your needs can be adjusted to the nature and focus you as a photographer. Do you have plans to buy a camera? In 2013 is a good time to buy a new digital camera, both a new type of digital camera and the previous season. 

 

                     DSLR camera collection. Image: cycyr.com

 Some of the characteristics and uniqueness of digital cameras that you can make reference are as mentioned below:

1.    Leica - It is a very conservative brand of the design of the camera, lens and philosophy. Many Leica products are still made by hand in Germany. Due to the quality of materials and work by hand by experts, the price is also much higher than DSLR cameras. Leica as traditional rich people, who love driving luxury cars for example vintage Rolls Royce and fashion from Prada or Hermes. 

Photographer in action. Image: sephi.com

2.    Canon - Canon brand which emphasizes on ease of use. Design of the Canon menu interface is simpler than the others. Canon is also concerned with the design of the camera and lens. Camera and lens design many color and shape options. With designs and colors that stand out, it felt cool and professional. Canon if people like the slang.

3.    Nikon - the camera is a brand that has long fluttering. Nikon F mounts system of its history from 1935. Nikon is quite conservative in design DSLR camera. From model to model, shape, location of buttons and menus are something like. Lenses made decades ago can still be used in modern DSLR cameras (of course there are drawbacks, such as cannot auto focus / metering). Menu Nikon camera models even though a lot of beginners. People usually like Nikon technique. Nikon like the geek (the people who have in-depth knowledge about a thing and usually so deep to the point where normal people do not care.)

4.    Fujifilm - Fuji is one brand that has long flown from the film to the digital era. In the digital era, Fuji somewhat is behind than other brand. But in recent years, Fuji began to introduce camera that looks like a film camera but in earlier times the content with digital technology. Fujifilm is the old but the young spirit. 

Mirrorless cameras. Image: gizmag.com

5.    Panasonic - Panasonic camera design concerned with the efficiency, speed and practical than it looks cool / pretty. The design is minimalist and somewhat rigid form. Panasonic's like a manager who is busy but can get the job done efficiently.

6.    Pentax - Pentax is essentially conservative and focused brand DSLR camera design that has a durable casing and bad weather. Many Pentax lenses are unique like pancake lens. It is so called because it is made of metal and very thin. Pentax was no death adventurer like Indiana Jones.

7.    Sony - As a manufacturer of cameras and lenses, Sony is relatively new (history began when it acquired Konica-Minolta), Sony is an innovative company and continues to design and shape features of the new camera in a short amount of time. Sony DSLR design leave it deems outdated and develop SLT and Sony NEX system. Sony is like a young kid who is always up to date on the technology (not clueless).

8.    Olympus - Olympus (Olympus PEN specifically) have a rather traditional design (such as a film camera) but it (the technology) is modern and up-to-date. Relatively light weight and small size compared to regular DSLR camera. Olympus is like an artist who likes to be different.

Do you have found your own uniqueness and character? Each photographer also has the character and uniqueness of each in use and focuses them in selecting the objects to be retrieved. You can only have two brands of cameras at once that you can use to suit the particular needs of activities you will do.

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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.

Image: photosharp.com.tw

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.

Image: blogs.which.co.uk

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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