Selecting a camera within a limited budget is not an easy task. Many people have vague ideas about camera specifications. Generally people have an eye for megapixels only before buying a camera and believe that a camera with more megapixels is the one giving the best results. It is not always true. The quality of a camera depends on many factors and the resolution (megapixels) is certainly one of them.
It is always advisable to go for branded digital cameras. The manual camera needing roll of films has become obsolete now. The digital cameras in use today can be segregated into two main categories: point-and-shoot camera and SLR cameras. The former is easy to handle and can be used conveniently by even the beginners, while the latter is a complicated one with more creative controls. One can decide which of the two would suit him most depending on the fact whether he needs if for once-in-a-while photography or a more professional and regular photography.
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Resolution: The first and foremost feature one needs to take note of is the resolution of the camera. Resolution of a camera’s image is measured in terms of pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the greater would be the details in the picture. Thus, the higher the resolution in the camera would bring greater sharpness of pictures. High resolution pictures can be cropped easily with little distortion in the quality of pictures. A word of caution here: higher megapixel camera does not necessarily give qualitative pictures. There are other factors, like quality of lens, speed of camera, etc., which would determine the results.
Camera Lens: Another important feature one must keep in mind while buying a camera is the quality of its lens. The lens is the eye of a camera and as such go for a camera with good quality optics. Superior quality lens can focus a sharp image on the camera’s sensor. The light gathering power of the lens need also be tested to ensure that the user can take pictures in low light as well. Further, the magnification power of the lens should also be considered.
Camera Lens: Another important feature one must keep in mind while buying a camera is the quality of its lens. The lens is the eye of a camera and as such go for a camera with good quality optics. Superior quality lens can focus a sharp image on the camera’s sensor. The light gathering power of the lens need also be tested to ensure that the user can take pictures in low light as well. Further, the magnification power of the lens should also be considered.
Zoom Quality: This is still another feature that has to be evaluated before buying a camera. The zoom range would determine as to how large or small an image can be made to appear. One lens with 3:1 zoom range may extend from 28mm to 85mm magnification, while another with similar range may extend from 35mm to 105mm. The second example, obviously, stands better qualitatively because of the higher magnifications.
Shutter Speed: This denotes the length of time during which the camera-shutter opens up to allow light to reach the sensor. The shutter speed (also called ‘exposure time’), the lens’ brightness and the object’s luminance jointly determine the amount of light that the sensor receives. High-speed cameras are good for taking pictures of sports events or moving objects with greater clarity and sharpness.
Shutter Speed: This denotes the length of time during which the camera-shutter opens up to allow light to reach the sensor. The shutter speed (also called ‘exposure time’), the lens’ brightness and the object’s luminance jointly determine the amount of light that the sensor receives. High-speed cameras are good for taking pictures of sports events or moving objects with greater clarity and sharpness.
Author : Syed Zafar Ahmad
Designation: Executive Director
Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
