What
camera to buy
by J. Ramón Palacios
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SUMMARY
To
choose a camera is not an easy task for the new photographer
to be. Choices are many and marketing has become the refined
art of confusing the buyer into purchasing anything.
Without
getting too philosophical, photography is the means through
which you want to capture still images; occasions, events
and maybe also moods, emotions and memories. You might be
casual about it, frequently serious, deadly serious or a pro.
This is what in the end really determines the resources you
allocate to the tools for the task.
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Nikon F5 shown here with the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4.. |
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Recommendations:
- No
matter what, stay clear from the so-called "Advanced
Photography System" or APS, even from the SLR APS. It is not worth the pain.
What you gain in convenience you loose in disappointments,
mostly from the size of the negative. Nikon has
now discontinued production of its APS SLRs.
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- If
you are casual photographer, get a compact or
35mm Point
& Shoot. Larger negative size than that
of the APS, still very small and therefore convenient,
with good lenses for small to medium size prints.
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- If
you want to get serious about it, buy a 35mm
Single Lens Reflex
 . Relatively easy to master, you will
soon be a very happy photographer capable of outstanding
pictures and huge enlargements, whether you have
chosen a manual 35mm SLR, an autofocus
or a high end flagship.
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- If
you have the budget and savor exquisite pieces
of machinery and optics, get a 35mm rangefinder camera, although
you will encounter a limited set of (superb and
expensive) lens choices and not that many zoom
lenses as of yet. Least WYSIWYG, but you may even
learn to shoot from the hip. In terms of status,
yes there are models that will enhance it.
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- Now,
if you want superior negative's quality at all
times for huge enlargements, don't mind the inconvenience
of the size, or are considering becoming a pro
and have no serious budget constraints, go for
the ...... Medium
Format, but even then, don't give up 35mm.
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Regardless
of your choice,
remember to ....
Have a great time |
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Minolta, Canon, Pentax, Hasselblad, Rollei, Rolleiflex, Contax,
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Fuji, Fujifilm, Pentacon, Kiev, Exakta, Markins, are registered
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Product pictures in this article courtesy
of the corresponding manufacturer.
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