Tis the season to make known your ultimate photo-related wishes. After all, you never know who might be able to deliver that new DSLR camera you’ve had your eye on, just in time for the holidays.
Camera shop owners will be the first to tell you that the month of December is a chaotic time for them. The weeks leading up to Christmas are when many folks decide that they need a camera upgrade in order to capture unforgettable holiday memories, from greeting card group shots to candid gift-opening images.
Still, choosing the right DSLR camera (or any camera) comes with a host of challenges. DSLR cameras are especially intimidating to shop for given their price and the number of features they offer compared to standard point-and-shoot cameras. While the price tag on DSLRs can trigger a cardiac arrest, you must remember that you are investing in a total camera system and not just an ordinary camera.
DSLRs have the ability to snap shots at a rapid pace. What’s more, you’re able to hold down the image capture button to take several photos per second. These features make the camera an ideal tool for people who take photos of sporting events or other action packed situations.
Other outstanding features of DSLR cameras include:
*Ability to use different external flashes and lenses
*Higher megapixels
*Higher Frames per Second count
*User has total control over every aspect picture-taking
*Inclusion of auto and manual mode
In manual mode you are able to control a number of different elements, such as shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and white balance.
DSLRs come with a slew of bells and whistles, but figuring out whether or not you should invest in one of these mega cameras boils down to the type of shooting you do. Are you a casual shooter? Or are you planning to make money selling your shots? Do you enjoy taking landscape photos or are you more likely to use the camera to shoot action shots? In order to get the most bang for your buck, it’s best to choose a camera that best fits your shooting style. After some evaluation you may find that upgrading to a DSLR is not necessary.
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