tangy
How long do digital cameras generally last? Assuming it never gets dropped and the camera gets used quite frequently for pics and vids.
I am going to get my first digital camera, but Ive heard they only last 2-3 years. The camera I want is a 350 dollar Sony HX20V. But I dont feel it is worth the money if the camera will only last 2-3 years. Any opinions on what I should do?
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How long is a piece of string?
I think when people say it will last 3yrs they mean that it will be technologically obsolete in 3 yrs. If cared for it will function much longer than that.
I have several digital cameras. The oldest is a Nikon Coolpix 2200 that is around 7 years old and going strong. Main use now is for work where it is used in a factory environment by anyone who wants to borrow it.
My company has a Fujifilm digital camera that was bought in 2003 or 4 and is still in use today. Only problem is the battery door that needs a bit of tape to hold it closed.
If you don't drop it, get it wet or fill it with sand on the beach and if you take care not to obstruct the lens moving in and out then a camera should last at least 10 years. Another proviso is that it is NOT made by Kodak, GE, Vivitar or BenQ in which case 10 weeks is pushing it!
BTW - even if your $350 camera does last just 3 years that is only 35 cents a day. What can you buy for 35 cents a day?!! Won't even buy you a cup of coffee here in the UK!!
How long is a piece of string?
I think when people say it will last 3yrs they mean that it will be technologically obsolete in 3 yrs. If cared for it will function much longer than that.
I have several digital cameras. The oldest is a Nikon Coolpix 2200 that is around 7 years old and going strong. Main use now is for work where it is used in a factory environment by anyone who wants to borrow it.
My company has a Fujifilm digital camera that was bought in 2003 or 4 and is still in use today. Only problem is the battery door that needs a bit of tape to hold it closed.
If you don't drop it, get it wet or fill it with sand on the beach and if you take care not to obstruct the lens moving in and out then a camera should last at least 10 years. Another proviso is that it is NOT made by Kodak, GE, Vivitar or BenQ in which case 10 weeks is pushing it!
BTW - even if your $350 camera does last just 3 years that is only 35 cents a day. What can you buy for 35 cents a day?!! Won't even buy you a cup of coffee here in the UK!!
What's a nice beginner l photography camera?
Evan''
I want to be a photographer.I want to take pictures during the day and low light.what camera is good? Where to buy? And all? Any good rep brand is fine.
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There are now so many choices out there that it can get confusing.
Most people will recommend a DSLR aimed at beginners, and this is a perfectly good option. You don't have to get the newest model, either. A used Nikon D7000 is a good all round camera, as is a used Canon 60D. They will be more than you need at first, but you'll "grow into" them as you learn more about photography.
You'll need a lens too of course. The two cameras I mentioned above are sometimes sold with a lens and sometimes without. The lenses they come with (when they do come with one) are usually decent enough for shooting during the day, but might be problematic if you want to shoot in low light. Many photographers have a second lens, what they call a "fast fifty" - a 50mm lens with an aperture of 1.8 or thereabouts. This will be useful when shooting in lower light. Without going into too much technical stuff, the number after a lens (like 4, 2.8, 2, 1.8 etc) refers to how much light it lets in and therefore how good it will be for shooting in darker places. The lower the number, the better (but the more expensive as well).
Alternatively, mirrorless cameras are now becoming very popular. If you want to learn by using only one focal length (i.e. not zooming), then something like the Fuji X100 might suit you. It is small, light, stylish, and produces excellent quality, in almost any kind of light you can imagine. It has issues focusing in darker areas, but when it does focus the images it produces are very nice. You can't change the lens on it, but this can be a benefit if you use it well.
If you want to be able to change lenses, then the Olympus OMD-EM5 is another mirrorless camera (it's part of what's called the "Micro Four Thirds" system, meaning that there are many lenses to choose from) with excellent quality. It is smaller and lighter than a DSLR, but does much the same thing. It also has very good vibration reduction technology inside it, meaning that your pictures will still come out pretty well even if your hand's shaking like someone who's drunk six cups of coffee. The only thing it can't do that the DSLRs can is focus well on fast-moving subjects: this is still where the DSLR is the boss. If you plan on shooting a lot of sports or other action, then the DSLR is going to be better. If you're going to be shooting all kinds of stuff, then either the DSLR or a mirrorless camera will suit you fine.
As for where to buy...you should go to camera stores and try out the various options. Some cameras will feel better in the hand than others. Definitely try out as many kinds of cameras as you can before making a final decision.
Don't buy online until you can spot a "too good to be true" at a mile. For instance if someone is offering to sell a Leica M240 and a Noctilux for two thousand dollars, a seasoned photographer will see immediately that this is a con. A beginner might not and could easily be scammed. Definitely buy your first camera in person, from a place with a good reputation and a good returns policy. While I said that a used camera is fine, make sure that even if it's a second hand camera it should have some level of guarantee. If you know any experienced photographers, see if one of them will come with you and have a look at the camera. They can spot potential problems with it.
There are now so many choices out there that it can get confusing.
Most people will recommend a DSLR aimed at beginners, and this is a perfectly good option. You don't have to get the newest model, either. A used Nikon D7000 is a good all round camera, as is a used Canon 60D. They will be more than you need at first, but you'll "grow into" them as you learn more about photography.
You'll need a lens too of course. The two cameras I mentioned above are sometimes sold with a lens and sometimes without. The lenses they come with (when they do come with one) are usually decent enough for shooting during the day, but might be problematic if you want to shoot in low light. Many photographers have a second lens, what they call a "fast fifty" - a 50mm lens with an aperture of 1.8 or thereabouts. This will be useful when shooting in lower light. Without going into too much technical stuff, the number after a lens (like 4, 2.8, 2, 1.8 etc) refers to how much light it lets in and therefore how good it will be for shooting in darker places. The lower the number, the better (but the more expensive as well).
Alternatively, mirrorless cameras are now becoming very popular. If you want to learn by using only one focal length (i.e. not zooming), then something like the Fuji X100 might suit you. It is small, light, stylish, and produces excellent quality, in almost any kind of light you can imagine. It has issues focusing in darker areas, but when it does focus the images it produces are very nice. You can't change the lens on it, but this can be a benefit if you use it well.
If you want to be able to change lenses, then the Olympus OMD-EM5 is another mirrorless camera (it's part of what's called the "Micro Four Thirds" system, meaning that there are many lenses to choose from) with excellent quality. It is smaller and lighter than a DSLR, but does much the same thing. It also has very good vibration reduction technology inside it, meaning that your pictures will still come out pretty well even if your hand's shaking like someone who's drunk six cups of coffee. The only thing it can't do that the DSLRs can is focus well on fast-moving subjects: this is still where the DSLR is the boss. If you plan on shooting a lot of sports or other action, then the DSLR is going to be better. If you're going to be shooting all kinds of stuff, then either the DSLR or a mirrorless camera will suit you fine.
As for where to buy...you should go to camera stores and try out the various options. Some cameras will feel better in the hand than others. Definitely try out as many kinds of cameras as you can before making a final decision.
Don't buy online until you can spot a "too good to be true" at a mile. For instance if someone is offering to sell a Leica M240 and a Noctilux for two thousand dollars, a seasoned photographer will see immediately that this is a con. A beginner might not and could easily be scammed. Definitely buy your first camera in person, from a place with a good reputation and a good returns policy. While I said that a used camera is fine, make sure that even if it's a second hand camera it should have some level of guarantee. If you know any experienced photographers, see if one of them will come with you and have a look at the camera. They can spot potential problems with it.
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