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35mm Cameras Buying Guide
Buying a camera can be one of the most daunting tasks a shopper can face. Cameras are more than just a device to record images, they help us preserve a specific moment in life. Photos are affected by lighting, angles, focus, and many more factors. For the average person, the best camera is the 35mm camera
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What to look for
- You have the option of buying a digital or film point and shoot camera. Most users have decided to invest in digital cameras because they provide a more user-friendly format whereas film cameras are more versatile in shooting a range of photos.
- You also have the option of fixed or zoom lens. Fixed lens provide sharper images and maintain focus on the subject. Zoom lens provide more frames and range.
- When it comes to choosing the right price, because there are a limited amount of 35mm cameras on the market and therefore more prudent to buy the lower priced one.
Digital vs. Film
- Camera quality is judged by four specific factors: resolution, noise/grain, dynamic range, and colour quality.
- Resolution is the sharpness of the image being taken. The higher the megapixel, the better the resolution will be. 6 megapixel cameras such as the Canon EOS 10D
- Noise/Grain in digital cameras does not exist at ISO (the speed of photographic negative material) 100 and 200 and barely visible at even ISO 400 and 500.
- Dynamic range is the ratio between the maximum and minimum measurable light intensities. Digital cameras has limited range and therefore has trouble capturing photos in high-contrasting light.
- Colour quality is best in digital cameras because they are filtered through sensors and Bayer interpolation which does not affect colour at all. Whereas in film, colour is determined by how absorbant the dye coupler is. Often times colour does become more faded as a result.
Fixed Lens vs. Zoom Lens
- Zoom lens and fixed lens are both useful in photography for different purposes. But as of recently, consumers have chosen zoom lens as the ideal companion.
- Zoom lens have great versatility for it is able to capture subjects that rapidly change distances because it can help the photographer change different frames very quickly.
- Zoom lens do not require changing of different lenses and therefore making it very time efficient.
- Fixed lens have faster shutter speeds because of the wide aperture efficient for sports photography.
- Fixed lens also maintain better focus on the subject with the ability to blur out background images.
Quick Picks
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With an ultra-sharp 28-110mm zoom lens and a powerful new twin flash system, the IS-30 DLX gives you a degree of creative freedom unmatched by any other SLR. Sleek, ergonomic design and superbly balanced handling make shooting a pleasure. |
The Leica Minilux is a top-notch 35mm compact camera that boasts an extremely attractive and durable titanium housing combined with a high-speed Summarit 40mm lens. |
Canon's Sure Shot Z155 combines a powerful 37-155mm (5.2x) zoom lens with simple point-and-shoot operation, making it a perfect choice for soccer parents, wildlife lovers, and anyone else seeking an easy-to-use camera for bringing distant shots up close. |
The Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD 35mm Camera is a fully automatic point-&-shoot camera that uses 35mm film Uses one CR123A battery (not included) Integrated Quartz-Date Back can selectably print time/day/date each picture was taken - directly on film Self-Timer lets you get into the picture (optional remote is also available as separate purchase) Auto Film load, advance and rewind. |
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External Links
- ConsumerSearch.com: A review of 35mm cameras on the market.
- The-Digital-Picture.com: A comparison between fixed and zoom lens.
- NormanKoren.com: A study on the difference between digital and film cameras.