Introduction.

If you want to be a photographer or just buy a camera that is cheap,easy and simple than this will help you decide what camera to buy but i will be only be explaining about DSLR(digital single-lens reflex camera) cameras which if you are you and have not seen one it may look like this.That is what most DSLR cameras will look like to people who are curios to know about them.These types of cameras are not hard to use they are like normal digital cameras just modified for photography purposes which makes it more interesting for new people to try these kinds of cameras out. But before you buy them straight away there are some things to consider about them for example if you were to record a video for film purposes you will to buy a video camera to get better quality to shoot a film and video cameras are bulky and a hassle, it would be much wiser if you buy a DSLR camera that supports HD video recording,and these types of cameras would be great on taking pictures of family events,parties and more with a simple point and click you will be able to take thousands of images everyday.

 

Pros & Cons (DSLR Cameras)

Pros:

• Greater lens versatility.(Wide variety of skills)
  Several manufacturers' SLR lens system offer more than 40 lenses,each optimized for its intended purposes. Example: Speciality optics such as macro and perspective control lenses,ultra-wide-angles.

• Almost always better image quality at a given resolution. 
  In other words, 10 mega-pixels from a digital SLR beats 10 mega-pixels from a typical digital camera. This advantage is especially dramatic at higher light sensitivities

• Better Performance
  Digital SLR have faster auto focus, shorter shutter delay, faster continuous shooting, and a bigger memory buffer.
• Greater Flexibility Access to a much broader range of accessories,including powerful external flashes,wireless transmitters,and remote triggering devices.
• Usually a more functional "shooter's" design.
  Some designs are better than others, but digital SLR s tend to have easily accessible thumb and forefinger wheels for exposure settings, vertical position shutter releases, and just less menu surfing overall.

Cons:

• Generally bigger and heavier.
  The SLR mirror box and pentaprism add some weight and bulk compared to a point-and-shoot's design. Other factors include heavier, more durable materials and the need for larger batteries to power higher-performance components.
  
  
• Increased Complexity. 
  Choosing and changing lenses while shooting may be more complicated for some folks.
  
• Higher Prices.
  The price range for SLR s are generally higher in the market.
   
• Much greater power consumption.
  Digital SLR batteries are bigger, more complex, and more expensive. Plus, keeping them charged and ready is a critical part of your photography routine.
• Larger and Bulkier.
  Many digital SLR s are bigger and heavier than similar film cameras, although a number of newer models have narrowed this gap.
  
  
  

What to buy?

• Cannon EOS 1100 D

  Price- MYR925.65

  • Superior 12-megapixel image quality
  • On-screen Feature Guide
  • Creative Auto and Basic+
  • HD video capture

  • ISO 100-6400 sensitivity

  • Wide-area 9-point AF system
  • 63-zone iFCL exposure metering
  • 6.8cm (2.7”), 230,000-dot screen
  • Use with all EF and EF-S lenses
   
  
  

  Nikon D3100

  Price- MYR1,380

  
• Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode , with Movie recording 
• 14.2 megapixels
• Optical sensor size: 15.4 x 23.1 mm
• Features: Self Cleaning Sensor Unit,Airflow Control System.
• Optical Zoom: 3x
• Image recording format:JPEG,NEF(RAW),RAW + JPEG.
• Max video resolution:1920x1080
• Shooting programs:Sports mode,Night Portrait,Close-up,Children,Portrait mode,Landscape.
• Flash Modes:Rear curtain sync,Fill-in mode,Slow synchronize,Auto mode,Flash OFF mode,Red-eye reduction.
  
  
  

  Sony Alpha a57

  Price- MYR1,540

  
  
  
  • Lens Compatibility : Sony A-mount lens 
  • Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card.
  • Lens Type : A-mount 18-55mm zoom lens
  • Anti Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism .
  • Focus System : TTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors) 
  • Video Resolution : 1920x1080  
  • LCD Type : 3.0” TFT Extra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack technology
  • Supplied Software : Play-memories Home, Image Data Converter Ver. 4 
  • Battery Type : Info LITHIUM NP-FM500H (7.4V)