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Our comprehensive listing of key specifi cations for camerasandlenses
Cameras
Interchangeable-lens cameras
come in two types: DSLRs
with optical viewfinders,
and mirrorless models with
electronic viewing
Viewfinder
The biggest difference
between DSLRs and
mirrorless cameras
is that the latter use
electronic, rather than
optical viewfinders.
They’re more power
hungry, but can
display more
information and show
exactly how your
pictures will turn out.Lens mount
Each camera brand
uses its own lens
mount, and mirrorless
cameras use different
lenses to DSLRs even
from the same brand.
However, mirrorless
models can often use
DSLR lenses via a
mount adapter.Size and weight
Mirrorless models tend
to be smaller and
lighter than DSLRs,
and not just the
cameras themselves,
but their lens systems,
too. However, there’s
still a wider choice
of lenses available
for DSLRs.Controls
Entry-level cameras
tend to have simple,
easy-to-understand
controls, while more
expensive models add
lots of buttons and
dials to give quick
access to settings.Handgrip
DSLRs traditionally
have relatively large
handgrips, while many
mirrorless models have
much smaller grips
to keep size down.
However, some can
accept accessory grips
to improve handling
with larger lenses.ALMOST all serious photographers
prefer to use cameras with
interchangeable lenses, as this gives
the greatest degree of creative
fl exibility. At one time, this meant
digital single-lens refl ex (DSLR)
cameras, but these have now been
joined by mirrorless compact
system cameras (CSCs) that use
electronic viewfi nders. Previously,
these lagged behind DSLRs in some
respects such as autofocus. But thelatest models have narrowed the
gap considerably, and are true
alternatives to DSLRs, offering the
same image quality and creative
options. Camera manufacturers
offer a range of models, from
simple, relatively inexpensive
beginner-friendly designs through
to sophisticated professional
models. In the middle of the range
you’ll fi nd enthusiast cameras with
more advanced control layouts.Buyin
Guide
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cameras
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