How to Choose a Good Camera
When choosing a new camera, one does not throw a wad of cash and shout I CHOOSE YOU! Here is how to do it properly - http://xlightphotography.com/how-to-choose-a-camera/
When choosing a new camera, one does not throw a wad of cash and shout I CHOOSE YOU! Here is how to do it properly - http://xlightphotography.com/how-to-choose-a-camera/
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HOW TO CHOOSE A<br />
GOOD CAMERA
HELLO<br />
I am Kiam Cai. I love pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
and share the passion by giving<br />
free presentations.<br />
You can find me @kiamcai
“You don't make a pho<strong>to</strong>graph just with a<br />
camera. You bring <strong>to</strong> the act of<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphy all the pictures you have<br />
seen, the books you have read, the music<br />
you have heard, the people you have<br />
loved.”<br />
― Ansel Adams
1) YOUR NEEDS<br />
• What kind of pho<strong>to</strong>graphy are you in<strong>to</strong>?<br />
• What kind of camera do you need?<br />
• Simple camera for casual shots?<br />
• Heavyweight for professional work?<br />
• Lightweight for travel?<br />
• Or a generic “I just want <strong>to</strong> try”?
2) YOUR REQUIREMENTS<br />
• Underwater pho<strong>to</strong>graphy – Need<br />
waterproof camera.<br />
• A camera with good video functions for<br />
vlogging?<br />
• Produces good quality images for<br />
professional work?
3) DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAMERA<br />
• Compact: Small and lightweight. Fits in<strong>to</strong><br />
pocket, but usually only produce decent<br />
quality pictures.<br />
• DSLR: Heavy weights that professionals<br />
usually use.<br />
• Mirrorless: The newer “big thing”.<br />
Somewhere in between lightweight and<br />
performance.
4) THE SPECIFICATIONS<br />
• Build: <strong>How</strong> large is the camera and the<br />
weight.<br />
• Ergonomics: <strong>How</strong> well designed is the<br />
camera, are you comfortable with it?<br />
• Weather Sealing: Can this camera<br />
survive light rain and dust?<br />
• Material: <strong>How</strong> well constructed is the<br />
camera? Will it survive a few light knocks?
5) THE SPECIFICATIONS<br />
• Megapixels: A basic 12MP should be<br />
enough, but know that megapixels do not<br />
equate <strong>to</strong> better image quality.<br />
• Image quality: Do you like the pictures<br />
the camera produces?<br />
• Battery life: <strong>How</strong> long does the battery<br />
last?
6) OTHERS<br />
• Read online reviews – Does not hurt <strong>to</strong><br />
do some homework.<br />
• Rent first – Don’t buy first and regret.<br />
Rent or borrow from a friend first and test<br />
it out.<br />
• Don’t listen <strong>to</strong>o much <strong>to</strong> sales people –<br />
Sales people may not always be<br />
knowledgeable on the pho<strong>to</strong>graphy. They<br />
are just there <strong>to</strong> sell.
THANK YOU<br />
For the full guide, please visit -<br />
http://xlightpho<strong>to</strong>graphy.com/how<strong>to</strong>-choose-a-camera/
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