Considering buying my first DSLR.

[Kelley (Texas)]

has the image quality for commercial use when compared to the DSLR camera. There are possible storm clouds on the horizon for the DSLR camera in that the new wave of cameras like the Sony NEX-6 and 7 may eventuality replace the DSLR camera as we now know them. The Sony NEX type of camera is smaller, lighter, and does produce a picture of good image quality.

As for me, photography is a hobby and I use both a DSLR and a bridge camera. I will probably get nailed to a cross for saying this, but for the average person wanting to have fun and working on a budget, I feel that a high end priced bridge camera might be the way to go. The image quality is good for everyday family pictures, vacation pictures, or even more serious photography if you learn how to use it properly. I do think that the DSLR camera will produce a better image because of better designed quality lens, along with a better designed sensor. I am just stating my personal opinion and many will disagree based on their requirements for how they want to participate in the hobby. It is like asking someone who likes to drive a Ford, which is better a Ford or Chevrolet. Sorry, but I am limited in knowledge about photography. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Detector Man]

Kelley i appreciate and respect your views on this and i very much agree with you..ill even go a step further.....a DSLR is overkill for most people...if you put two pictures side by side (same picture) and ask an average person (not a pro) which one is the DSLR picture? i doubt they could pick it.
Thank You

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

any camera. The skilled experienced photographer will often produce his best pictures using a DSLR camera because he will often be using superior lenses, paying attention to the composition of the picture, and very important....he understands the importance of using the available light conditions to his advantage. That being said, many folks lacking this type of knowledge would best be served using a top of the line bridge camera, and they will often produce some great pictures with them. It is all about having fun. Take a look at the pictures posted on this forum by folks using a bridge camera, some are very good pictures. I like using both the DSLR and bridge camera, and have fun using both. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Detector Man]

That is a great explaination, thank you...
after i posted my last reply i started thinking about film cameras...My dad, who knew very little about cameras , always had a camera at family functions and that influenced me greatly about taking pictures...so when i got drafted a thousand years ago i went out and go a 35MM rangefinder camera. I cant tell you how many rolls i ruined because i didnt have them properly in the camera. When i got sent overseas i knew what to do .....right away the guys started teasing me about my huge camera and how much it weighed...they had that tiny instamatic and i had the big 35MM and later i went to a SLR...an even bigger camera...so they kept teasing me....they had no clue of why their tiny cameras would never produce great pictures..in that case the size of the negative made all the difference in the world....when prints were made and when photos were enlarged...i know you know all this ..but they no concept of this until they saw my pictures years later and started asking me for copies....i loved it when they asked for copies...by then they knew the differences between their camera and mine...
Those differences were a lot easier to see.

I tell everyone that taking pictures is about being at the right place at the right time mostly and most importantly you gotta have the "eye" .

Have a good picture taking day

 

[kshollywood]

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