Canon or Nikon? - posted by Chris on Wednesday Feb 5th 2003, 8:31 pm This is a question that photographers have been arguing about for years. Some people just won;t buy a camera unless it's a Nikon.

The way I see it, both Canon and Nikon make high-quality cameras that have similar features. Which one you choose is more of a personal preference. Personally, I use Canon's.

Nikon:
Usually more expensive
Modern Nikon's can use older lenses
Nikon's are usually stronger

Canon:
Can be easier to use for beginners
More lenses available
Offer lenses with Ultrasonic motors (quieter than lenses with conventional motors)
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Choosing a Camera - posted by Chris on Wednesday Feb 5th 2003, 8:05 pm When starting photography, the first question to think about is "What camera should I buy?" Well, there are a lot of different types and brands of cameras available.

Digital:
Digital cameras are becoming more popular every day. What most people like about them is that they allow you to instantly see your photographs. With the advancements in ink-jet printer technology, near-photo quality prints are now fairly inexpensive. You also have the added feature of being able to manipulate the images in your own "digital darkroom".

With a digital camera, the image quality is dictated mainly be the type and resolution of the image sensor. Inexpensive digital cameras offer between 1 and 2 mega-pixels, while professional cameras can offer up to 14 mega-pixels. The rule of thumb is: the higher the number of mega-pixels, the higher the image quality.

Digital cameras range in price from around $100 for a 2 mega-pixel, point-and-shoot camera to $6000 for an 11 mega-pixel digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex).

35mm:
35mm cameras were, until digital, the most popular format available. They offer superb picture quality and can be used to create very large high-quality images. The biggest drawback is that you have to wait until the film is developed to see your work.

Since they have been around longer, 35mm cameras provide higher quality images than digital cameras.

There are two main types of 35mm cameras. Point-and-shoot and SLR (Single Lens Reflex). Point-and-shoot cameras are more popular because they are inexpensive and easy to operate. SLR's are used by most photographers because they offer more control over how the picture is taken. Most have interchangeable lenses.

Other Formats:
Apart from digital and 35-mm, there are not many other types of cameras a beginner would choose to use. APS cameras are similar to 35mm but use film cartridges which are easy to load into the camera. They do, however, use 24mm film and provide slightly lower quality images than 35mm. Medium and large format cameras (larger negative than 35-mm) offer better quality images, but can be very expensive.
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Welcome - posted by Chris on Wednesday Feb 5th 2003, 7:13 pm Welcome to my photography page. This page will contain information about my photography class as well as torurials and links to information about photography.
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