We get many people attending our workshops asking our advice on the type of camera we would recommend.
Essentially according to your budget , get a chip size as big as you can afford. More Pixels, better quality pictures
There are allot of cameras out there and I wouldn't pretend that I know everything about all of them. So when looking for a new camera to buy or to check out I follow a couple of basic principles.
1- how big is the Microchip in the camera, how many pixels is it using, a 10mb pixel size is a good minimum start
2- How sensitive is the camera at high ASA settings, how does it perform in low light, is there much electronic noise? checking independent reviews is a good way of finding out.
3- Speed of camera response, I don't mean the shutter speed but how quickly will it respond to you pressing the shutter and the camera actually taking the picture, This depends on two things how quickly does the camera respond in Auto exposure and Auto focus settings. Again on-line independent reviews will give a good indication of this
4- The look of the camera, do I actually like the design to hold and handle.
That about it, all other settings are a bit of and added extra but not essential.
If you want to take shots of wild life, or sport, then bear in mind the speed of the continuous frame rate and being able to follow the subject in Auto focus.
Close up or Macro facility would be important for me, what is the quality of the lens? can it handle close up of flowers for example.
So, looking at what's available at the moment, my considerations would be
Nikon 1 nikon details
Fuji FinePix X100 X100 details
Nikon d700 0r D300
Canon 7d or 5d
Ricoh GR range Ricoh range
Happy Shopping
Bill at Better Pictures
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