Camera Types: A Guide
approx. 1912-1942 Film Camera
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The Film camera was introduced in the early 20th century, allowing people to carry a portable device that could capture and record real life events.
These cameras were small and versatile, but ran on tape which often required constant changing, usually parts would jam and it would be quite difficult to use because each manufacturer had different controls and settings. Throughout the decades new versions became available, and towards the end of the century the digital era burst into life, taking photography in a different direction. Today, digital technology has forced 35 mm film onto the backstage, and made it something to be forgotten, well not entirely, you will find that key elements such as Shutter Speed, Aperture and I.S.O were used from the very beginning, and were just as important then, as they are now. |
approx 1972. till now, Digital Camera
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Sooner or later the digital camera became available on the market, and right up until now, you see them everywhere.
Digital cameras have the the capabilities to zoom, record videos and adjust settings, (most have a dial as well) such as Shutter Speed, Aperture and I.S.O. Digital cameras don't require tape realm and require an SD card instead, these type of cameras are also compatible with computers making data transfer fairly swift. However, they have a limited range of uses, for example the zoom range will be limited depending on your manufacturer, but will never well and truly be as powerful as a zoom lens associated with an DSLR. These types of cameras are inflexible and unsuitable for a range of photography, for instance sport photography would be unsuitable because zoom is restricted, and quality suffers. If you wanted to capture a footballer on a field, you would have to be very close to your object which is usually unlikely, in such an event. |
approx. 1972 - till now, DSLR Digital Camera
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The DSLR camera is arguably the pick of the bunch, due to it's flexibility and quality image capture, these cameras come with an outside flash, a viewfinder and a large battery pack.
DSLR's are very similar to standard digital cameras as their adjustable settings are almost identical, however, users are able to attach multiple zoom lenses to DSLR cameras ultimately reaching out to a bigger variety of different shots. You will find that most if not all professional photographers own an DSLR, mainly for their complete package, offering modern photographers a broad range of tools to capture their image. The only disadvantage to these luxury cameras is not the price of the body, but the prices of the lens. |