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I am really confused wether to buy a DSLR or Interchangeable P&S or P&S .Kindly give me some inputs on these points
1-I will be using it mainly to click portrait pics making the back ground blur ( i guess interchangeable lens is handy for this)
2- Click wild life, so i need something that is fast, i know DSLR is fast, does the interchangeable camera be fast too? traditional P&S will be slow as it needs to focus.
3. Close up, the P&S will allow me to click the pics of the subjects even if the lens are touching it using the macro feature, for the DSLR and interchangeable i need to buy a different set of lens which i dont want to!
what to do? whats the main diff between the DSLR and Interchangeable ones with the above points as baseline? i am not much concerned abt the clarity the DSLR gives. PLease help!
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I am going to assume by interchangeable camera you are talking about cameras like the Sony Nex 5 or the Olympus Pen cameras. If so then there is no difference on what kinds of lenses you will need. If you want macro you will need a macro lens. If you want wildlife you will need a long telephoto lens and if you want a shallow depth of field you will need a large aperture lens.
Where the big difference lies is in the size of the cameras and the availability of lenses. A DSLR will simply have many more lens choices as well as choices of other accessories.
Unless you are looking for something small then a DSLR is the way to go.
I am going to assume by interchangeable camera you are talking about cameras like the Sony Nex 5 or the Olympus Pen cameras. If so then there is no difference on what kinds of lenses you will need. If you want macro you will need a macro lens. If you want wildlife you will need a long telephoto lens and if you want a shallow depth of field you will need a large aperture lens.
Where the big difference lies is in the size of the cameras and the availability of lenses. A DSLR will simply have many more lens choices as well as choices of other accessories.
Unless you are looking for something small then a DSLR is the way to go.
Camera Advice (mirrorless vs DLSR) for Beginner?
pibe
I want to learn about photography and how to take good pictures in a more manual-type setting. I know that cameras have great auto modes these days, but I want to learn about Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO. My price range goes up to about $600 USD and Amazon has great prices right now.
Right now, I am looking at a Nikon D5100 DLSR camera with a stock 18-55 mm lens. Thoughts? It's currently selling for around $550 USD on Amazon.
I have heard that compact system (mirrorless) cameras are taking over, and that DLSRs will soon become obsolete. Can anyone shed some light on the subject? If I were to look at a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses and highly accessible manual settings, what are my best options?
-Pibe
Answer
hi Pibe,
There are many strong opinions, about the Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras (MILC) also called Compact System Cameras (CSC) or Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens (EVIL) cameras. As you can already see, mostly from DSLR users very resistant to change, most of whom have not even used this new technology.
The differences between the two types is primarily the viewing system. True DSLR type cameras use an optical system, most use pentaprisms or pentamirrors with movable mirrors that flip out of the way each time an exposure is made. This is a Reflex viewing system, the "R" in SLR and DSLR camera designation (D=Digital, S=Single, L=Lens, R=Reflex).
MILC models eliminate complexity, size and weight of an optical viewing system by using an electronic viewfinder. The display shows images directly from the sensor that records the image like the method used for phone cameras, tablets, electronic readers, etc.
ADVANTAGES of MILC - Smaller & lighter cameras models. In addition the cameras are less complicated allowing simpler and more compact lens designs, especially for Wide Angle lenses (So far it seems that only the Micro Four Thirds lens models from Olympus and Panasonic take significant advantage this capability) and, for technical reasons, virtually all MILC cameras can accept a vast arrays of affordable "legacy" lenses from most brands of earlier 35mm film cameras via adapters.
DISADVANTAGES of MILC -The chief disadvantages of MILC cameras are shutter lag, a brief delay between pressing the shutter release and recording the image, and occasional problems with the quality of viewfinder image and, if the camera lacks an eye level viewfinder, composing images on the viewfinder in bright light or glare may be difficult because the viewfinder is hard to view. If you have tried to use a phone camera at the beach or in other brightly lit situations you have probably experienced similar problems.
All MILC cameras are Digital because digital technology is what makes the camera design practical. They are true Single Lens designs because that designation indicates that a single lens is used for VIEWING and TAKING the photographs.
The two best selling brands of DSLR cameras are Nikon and Canon but both companies were slow to bring out MILC cameras. MILC's were first introduced by Panasonic, followed almost immediately by Olympus. Both of these companies support the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standard and share some technology. They are partners in joint development of the Four Thirds DSLR and Micro Four Thirds "open" specifications (MFT is an extension of the original Four Thirds standard allowing for a smaller lens mounting system).
Sony is another very important MILC camera maker. They use the NEX designation for their own proprietary lens system. I feel that Sony has not taken advantage of the potential for smaller lenses other than the ability to mount lenses from cinema cameras on their system.
I am doing a personal research project on MILC camera models and have identified cameras and lenses for the MFT and Nex systems.
So far I have found 19 current MFT cameras with about 30 MFT lenses (not counting improved versions of lenses that have replaced early designs), 3 "Converter" lenses, a 3D lens and a Fixed Focus/Fixed Aperture "Body Cap" Lens. In addition, virtually all lenses manufactured for Four Thirds DSLR cameras can be used with MFT models via an adapter that provides full metering & auto focusing functions (there are approximately 30~40 additional lens available from the Four Thirds lens standard).
Here's a link to an extensive explanation of Micro Four Thirds cameras and lens systems -
http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/body.html#c=INDEX
The Sony Nex product line, to my knowledge the second most widely developed MILC system, currently has 4 camera models, 11 lenses and 2 Conversion lenses. I have had a hard time interpreting Sony's published information concerning lenses using their "A Mount" (Alpha DSLR) and "G Mount" lenses but it appears these are fully compatible with the Nex models (via an adapter) giving about 10 more lenses for that system.
Here's a good MILC kit from a reputable dealer you could consider this option -
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Interchangeable-Digital-Camera-14-42mm/dp/B004O3N8H6/ref=sr_1_72?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1355609643&sr=1-72&keywords=micro+four+thirds+lenses
This includes a recently discontinued Olympus MFT camera model with TWO lenses and basic accessories. It has the full range of controls and has an eye level viewfinder available as an accessory.
Hope that helps. Contact me (from my email in profile) if you need more information.
hi Pibe,
There are many strong opinions, about the Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras (MILC) also called Compact System Cameras (CSC) or Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens (EVIL) cameras. As you can already see, mostly from DSLR users very resistant to change, most of whom have not even used this new technology.
The differences between the two types is primarily the viewing system. True DSLR type cameras use an optical system, most use pentaprisms or pentamirrors with movable mirrors that flip out of the way each time an exposure is made. This is a Reflex viewing system, the "R" in SLR and DSLR camera designation (D=Digital, S=Single, L=Lens, R=Reflex).
MILC models eliminate complexity, size and weight of an optical viewing system by using an electronic viewfinder. The display shows images directly from the sensor that records the image like the method used for phone cameras, tablets, electronic readers, etc.
ADVANTAGES of MILC - Smaller & lighter cameras models. In addition the cameras are less complicated allowing simpler and more compact lens designs, especially for Wide Angle lenses (So far it seems that only the Micro Four Thirds lens models from Olympus and Panasonic take significant advantage this capability) and, for technical reasons, virtually all MILC cameras can accept a vast arrays of affordable "legacy" lenses from most brands of earlier 35mm film cameras via adapters.
DISADVANTAGES of MILC -The chief disadvantages of MILC cameras are shutter lag, a brief delay between pressing the shutter release and recording the image, and occasional problems with the quality of viewfinder image and, if the camera lacks an eye level viewfinder, composing images on the viewfinder in bright light or glare may be difficult because the viewfinder is hard to view. If you have tried to use a phone camera at the beach or in other brightly lit situations you have probably experienced similar problems.
All MILC cameras are Digital because digital technology is what makes the camera design practical. They are true Single Lens designs because that designation indicates that a single lens is used for VIEWING and TAKING the photographs.
The two best selling brands of DSLR cameras are Nikon and Canon but both companies were slow to bring out MILC cameras. MILC's were first introduced by Panasonic, followed almost immediately by Olympus. Both of these companies support the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standard and share some technology. They are partners in joint development of the Four Thirds DSLR and Micro Four Thirds "open" specifications (MFT is an extension of the original Four Thirds standard allowing for a smaller lens mounting system).
Sony is another very important MILC camera maker. They use the NEX designation for their own proprietary lens system. I feel that Sony has not taken advantage of the potential for smaller lenses other than the ability to mount lenses from cinema cameras on their system.
I am doing a personal research project on MILC camera models and have identified cameras and lenses for the MFT and Nex systems.
So far I have found 19 current MFT cameras with about 30 MFT lenses (not counting improved versions of lenses that have replaced early designs), 3 "Converter" lenses, a 3D lens and a Fixed Focus/Fixed Aperture "Body Cap" Lens. In addition, virtually all lenses manufactured for Four Thirds DSLR cameras can be used with MFT models via an adapter that provides full metering & auto focusing functions (there are approximately 30~40 additional lens available from the Four Thirds lens standard).
Here's a link to an extensive explanation of Micro Four Thirds cameras and lens systems -
http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/body.html#c=INDEX
The Sony Nex product line, to my knowledge the second most widely developed MILC system, currently has 4 camera models, 11 lenses and 2 Conversion lenses. I have had a hard time interpreting Sony's published information concerning lenses using their "A Mount" (Alpha DSLR) and "G Mount" lenses but it appears these are fully compatible with the Nex models (via an adapter) giving about 10 more lenses for that system.
Here's a good MILC kit from a reputable dealer you could consider this option -
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Interchangeable-Digital-Camera-14-42mm/dp/B004O3N8H6/ref=sr_1_72?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1355609643&sr=1-72&keywords=micro+four+thirds+lenses
This includes a recently discontinued Olympus MFT camera model with TWO lenses and basic accessories. It has the full range of controls and has an eye level viewfinder available as an accessory.
Hope that helps. Contact me (from my email in profile) if you need more information.
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