Selecting a SLR Camera

First of all, determine the price range. There are available as available camera models forbeginners, and very expensive professional cameras. The main thing is to remember that besides the camera itself, you will also need to purchase a number of additional accessories.

The choice of a SLR camera impliesclear idea of ​​how you will use it. For example, recently, video is being shot on cameras, since its quality is not inferior to the quality of shooting on professional video cameras, moreover, a mirror camera costs much less. In this case, the choice should be stopped on models that allow you to shoot video in Full HD.

Also, attention should be paid to SLR camera size. As a rule, such cameras are much larger than compact "soap boxes", so if you plan to go with a camera on a trip, we recommend paying attention to its weight and volume.

The choice of a SLR camera includes one important point - matrix size accounting. It should be remembered that the more it is bigger, the morepossibilities at the camera. Cameras with a full matrix (36x24 millimeters) are much more expensive compared to cameras with a crochet-matrix (about 22x15 millimeters). The disadvantage of such cameras is the presence in the pictures of a large number of noise at high values ​​of ISO sensitivity. However, modern models of cameras with crochet-matrixes have a rather effective noise reduction function and allow you to make very high-quality photos at ISO 800 or 1600.

It is worth mentioning that the Canon 5D Mark IIIA full matrix at ISO 25000 is able to create images without the slightest noise. Such photosensitivity allows you to take photos even at night and use at the same time a short shutter speed.

When choosing a mirror camera, you still need to pay attention to such a characteristic as continuous shooting mode, which will be useful for reportage photography. Also important maximum shutter speed. In SLR cameras, it usually varies from 3 to 6 frames per second. A big plus is the presence in the camera of the cleaning function of the sensor. Thanks to her camera will last much longer.

It should be noted that, as a rule, the cheapest lens comes with the camera, and if you are serious about photography, it will not be enough and you will need optional buy lens. Also all models come with only onebattery, and if you travel a lot, you will definitely need a spare. In addition, you will need to buy a buy a memory card. Professional photographers recommend buying a few small flash drives in case one of them fails: so the loss of pictures will be minimal. However, if you are going to shoot video on the camera, you will need a large memory card, for example, 32 GB.

Also need to buy carrying case, because the camera needs to be protectedfrom undesirable damage. Another thing to think about is buying filters for the lens, for example, ultraviolet or polarizing. Separately it is necessary to say about the built-in flashes, which are only on the entry-level SLR cameras. In turn, professional cameras require the purchase of an external flash, which is worn in a special shoe.

We hope, these tips will help you make the right choice of a SLR camera.