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Recommendations Wanted: What Is Your Dream Camera?

Monday, December 6, 2021 0:01

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That is a question for all you photography buffs out there. I’m asking because I received an unexpected gift of money that I want to put toward a better quality camera. My cameras have always been low-end, mostly point-and-shoot types that 1) never give the kind of photos I’m hoping for and 2) seem to have a short lifespan. Since this is a rare opportunity for me, I want to spend that money wisely. What I’m hoping for is a professional quality camera for under $1000 (if there is such a thing!)

The function of this camera will be for documenting our homestead projects and progress. So, I’m not interested in all the bells and whistles, nor in having a large collection of lenses. Besides general purpose, I like to take close-ups and zoom shots, so I’ve approached my research with that in mind.

One thing I was surprised to learn, is about mirrorless cameras. These are different from the single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras because their viewfinder doesn’t use a mirror. So, the first leg of my research wasn’t comparing brands and models, but the differences between DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) and mirrorless cameras. Then I organized what I learned into pros and cons relevant to my personal goals and needs. Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

DSLR

PROS

better battery life
less expensive
more lenses available
optical viewfinder can be used when the camera is off

CONS

larger
heavier
noisier
slower burst speed
optical viewfinder

doesn’t show exposure as it is
doesn’t show accurate depth of field

little to no current development of DSLR technology (camera manufacturers still make DSLR cameras, but have pretty much switched their emphasis and development to mirrorless cameras)

Mirrorless

PROS

smaller
lighter weight
quieter
faster
improved autofocus now rivals DSLR
electronic viewfinder

real time image preview (WYSIWYG)
shows exposure as it is
shows depth of field

better quality video

more mirrorless lenses available than previously

CONS

shorter battery life
more expensive
electronic VF

lower refresh rate (on lower end cameras)
can’t use it when the camera is off

There are also a few things which I’m basically neutral about:

GPS – I know where I am
WIFI or bluetooth – everything goes through a photo editor before uploading to the internet
lens options

I’m only interested in 3 basic lenses
plus there lens adapters to use DSLR lenses on mirrorless cameras

At this point, I’m strongly leaning toward a mirrorless camera, but I’m open and ready for recommendations. If you’re interested in photography and could buy your dream camera, what would it be and why? Opinions welcome!

Recommendations Wanted: What Is Your Dream Camera?

Source: https://www.5acresandadream.com/2021/12/recommendations-wanted-what-is-your.html

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