{"id":240,"date":"2011-10-19T17:10:37","date_gmt":"2011-10-19T07:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlinephotographyclasses.com\/?p=240"},"modified":"2019-12-31T03:52:54","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T20:52:54","slug":"photography-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinephotographyclasses.com\/photography-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Photography Basics – Choosing the Right Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to photography basics<\/em>, choosing the right camera is the first step in taking great pictures. Whether you\u2019re looking for a digital or film camera, you need to know the basic features of cameras so you can make a wise decision when it comes time to purchase.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re buying a camera for casual use, shutter speed and fancy attributes may not be what you need. However, if you\u2019re looking to market yourself as a professional photographer<\/a>, you\u2019ll need a camera that offers a variety of features.<\/p>\n

The Right Type of Lens<\/h2>\n

\"CameraMost cameras can be grouped into two groups, fixed lens and interchangeable lens. A fixed lens is one that cannot be removed from the camera. It\u2019s the type of lens often seen on smaller cameras meant for casual use. An interchangeable lens is one that can be removed and a new one put on as needed.<\/p>\n

When it comes to photography basics<\/strong> for a camera, most fixed lens cameras are small pocket cameras and interchangeable lenses are larger cameras. A pocket camera is one you can grab on your way out of the house, while a larger camera usually requires a camera bag and accessories in order to take the best shots.<\/p>\n

Film vs. Digital<\/h2>\n

While it may not seem like it, there are still film cameras manufactured and sold. In years past, when someone mentioned learning the basics of photography<\/a>, it was assumed that the person would be dealing with film.<\/p>\n

\"FilmNow, however, most people work with digital cameras. If you\u2019re new to the art of photography, you\u2019ll probably want to work with a digital camera because it\u2019s what\u2019s currently popular and it\u2019s very cost effective.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a seasoned photographer, you may want to switch back and forth from film to digital. Some photographers swear by their film cameras, while others have completely converted to digital formats. It\u2019s really up to you whether you want to worry about developing film from a negative or simply printing a digital photo.<\/p>\n

Pixel Count<\/h2>\n

If you were to ask a photography professional what the most important aspect of a digital camera is, you\u2019d hear that pixels matter. Pixels are colour dots that help make up an image. The number of pixels needed really depends upon how large you\u2019ll be printing pictures. If you\u2019re camera is for casual use and you\u2019ll print out the traditional 4×6 size, a digital camera with 6.5 pixels will suffice vollst\u00e4ndiger artikel<\/a>. There are cameras available with up to 18 million pixels or more, but unless you\u2019re using a digital camera to take photographs for marketing purposes or large prints, a 6 to 10 megapixel camera will work.<\/p>\n

There is a number of other photography basics<\/a> that you need to learn in order to take good photos<\/a>, but purchasing the right camera is key to taking great pictures from the start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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