{"id":30580,"date":"2017-07-15T08:14:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-15T12:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=30580"},"modified":"2017-07-17T13:28:32","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T17:28:32","slug":"gear-guide-for-beginners-buying-a-digital-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/gear-guide-for-beginners-buying-a-digital-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear guide for beginners – Buying a digital camera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buying a digital camera<\/a> can be both exciting and exhausting. With such a vast selection available, you might feel swamped and confused several times in the process. The most important thing to remember is to take your time to look at a variety of models and pick one that suits your specific needs and budget.<\/p>\n

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Sensor sizes<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re looking for a camera, one of the most important things to check is the size of its sensor. In general, a larger sensor will give you photos with better quality, but they will also cost a lot more money.<\/p>\n

There are generally 5 major sensor sizes that you need to be familiar with: 1 \/ 3.2\u201d, 1\u201d, Four Thirds, APS-C, and Full Frame. These sensors are arranged in order of size from smallest to biggest. 1 \/ 3.2\u201d sensors are the smallest ones and are usually found in budget compact cameras. 1\u201d sensors are typically used in bridge or advanced compact cameras. Mirrorless cameras often use the four thirds sensor although some have upgraded to APS-C. Many entry-level and professional DSLRs use the APS-C sensor, but there are some pro DSLRs or even mirrorless cameras that make use of the largest sensor which is the full frame sensor.<\/p>\n

Budget is usually the most common limiting factor when it comes to choosing which sensor to pick. Full frame cameras are incredibly expensive, so they are only advisable for use by professional photographers. Don\u2019t worry, though. A Four Thirds camera and cameras that use the APS-C sensor can also produce great photographs with the right lenses and when used by a good photographer.<\/p>\n

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Types of digital cameras<\/h2>\n

The section above briefly covered the main types of cameras. In this section, you\u2019ll get to know more about each type.<\/p>\n