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Photography Equipment
Jargon-busting reviews, digital camera facts and equipment advice!
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You don't need mountains of high-end photography equipment to take great photos. There's no need to be weighed down by dozens of the best digital SLR lenses, beefy professional DSLR's and stacks of filters!
So what do you need? Well, I think you just need to have an idea of the kinds of pictures you want to be able to take, and what you want to achieve with your camera. Once you know that, finding the right camera, lenses and accessories is easy...
...at least until all the jargon rears its head! So I'm going to clear things up for you in short, sharp explanations, starting from the beginning. We'll see how specifications relate to your personal needs and help you find the right pieces of kit!
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Cameras
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Cameras are where the hunt for photography equipment begins! They're the main building block around which to build your armoury of lenses and accessories.
But how to find the best DSLR camera, or even compact camera, for your needs? Let's get some basic digital camera facts straight, and then make sense of the many options open to you.
- CAMERA FACTS
- BUYING GUIDES
- CAMERA REVIEWS
Understanding digital cameras (DSLR v compact) Before you start choosing between all the different models, here's a whirl through some basic digital camera facts you should get nailed. A translation of 10 key compact camera specifications into plain English! Decide which ones are most important for you. Understanding bridge/superzoom cameras Compact or DSLR...? Why not something that bridges the gap!? A beginner's guide to bridge cameras, including reviews of my faves. What actually are those MP's that salespeople have so much to say about, and how important are they for your camera!? |
Honest advice from a professional photographer on what to consider before making a purchase.
A Guide to Canon (with brief Canon camera reviews)
Canon make some of the best photography equipment in the world. Here's an overview of who they are, plus reviews of my favourite Canon cameras.
A Guide to Nikon (with brief Nikon DSLR camera reviews)
Nikon are also a hugely popular manufacturer of photography equipment. Here's a look at some of their best DSLR cameras.
The market is heaving with different models, but these are my absolute favourites! Read short, sharp reviews.
Choosing digital cameras for children (with suggestions)
My top 5 picks of digital cameras for children! Criteria: Durability, simplicity, design, cool extras and image quality.
Some suggested best buy cameras
Struggling with all the options! Here's a collection of some of the absolute best buy cameras on the market (in my view!).
A clear overview of the main pros and cons of this camera by experienced Olympus E3 user, Simon Davies.
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Digital SLR lenses
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Your camera body isn't much use without a lens! In fact, digital SLR lenses can cost as much or more than a camera body iteslf! For good reason too: so much of the image quality and potential variety of photos is dependent on the lens. So let's make sure you understand the main facts and know what to look out for.
Finding the best digital camera lens
What are the main specifications of digital SLR camera lenses and how do they relate to the kinds of photos you can take?
Accessories
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So apart from the camera and the lenses, what other important bits of photography equipment do you need?
Well, somewhere to put it all for a start! Then there are tripods if you want to take razor sharp photos or capture motion blur. Basically, here are some guides to the bits of kit that don't cost as much but are also really important.
Different designs suit different equipment and locations. Here's my guide to finding the best DSLR camera bag for your photography.
Everyone needs a tripod sooner or later! They're such an important piece of photography equipment for all sorts of reasons. Here's a guide to when to use them and how to choose one.
The best camera filters for digital photography
Despite Photoshop, I think your photography can still benefit tremendously from the use of a few filters. Here they are!
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Little Extras and Printers
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Every bit of photography equipment, right down to the little details, has an important role to play. You can save yourself a lot of time and bother by picking up a few key facts about things like batteries and memory cards.
So here are some quick tips to help you complete your digital camera system.
Using rechargeable camera batteries
I know it's dull, but well worth getting right! Let's quickly look at the battery options for all types of camera user.
Memory cards for digital cameras
Slightly befuddled by the mass of abbreviations!? Time to briefly make sense of memory cards for digital cameras once and for all.
Find the best digital photo printers
Home photo printers are superb these days. But make sure you understand a few simple facts before your next upgrade.
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What do you like most about your camera? Share your opinions, reviews and photos. Contribute, comment and upload!
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