i have a passion for photography! i love taking pictures using my cellular phone, and my friends appreciate my shots...
i wonder how much is that camera being used by photographers? because i also want to contribute in our university newspaper...
2007-09-19 03:08:25 · 8 answers · asked by naism 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
As a photographer, I will use whatever camera I happen to have available. If all I happen to have is my cell phone, than I will use it.
That said. I don't depend on my cell phone. What I depend on is my Nikon D200.
It's great that you want to contribute to your university paper, but I would see what, if any, cameras they may have to loan out. When I was in college, we did have a couple of low end cameras for our staff photographers to borrow.
The problem with a cell phone camera is that you don't get a great deal of resolution. The picture may look great on you cell phone screen. If may even look okay on your computer screen. But it will probably be unacceptable for publication once it's enlarged and cropped for the paper.
If you truly have a passion for photography, get a camera and learn how to use it.
2007-09-19 03:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, it's an SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, either film or digital. The SLR allows you to frame while looking through the lens. Amateurs and Pros like the SLRs for its ability to change lenses for different situations.
One advantage over point and shoots that isn't mentioned much is that the photographer can use the viewfinder while taking the photo (vs. holding the camera out and taking the photo while looking at the LCD.) When the camera is closer to your body and braced against your nose, your shot will be relatively steady, leading to a sharper photo. When you hold the camera out (as to compose through the LCD screen), the camera is much more susceptible to movement, resulting in a blurry shot...the camera gets a LOT of movement when the camera is triggered without a counterbrace. If the point and shoot camera has a viewfinder, it tends not to be very good, which is why people opt for the LCD screen. The viewfinder on an SLR is usually very bright.
2007-09-25 04:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ken F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no "one" camera that is used by working pros.
Most pros will use SLR's (35MM film)
or DSLR's (Digital)
And most fashion Photogs will use a Medium or Large format camera (6x6, 8x8) system that runs in the 10's of thousands of $$.
So, depending on what you plan to accomplish with your photos, you have alot to choose from.
SLR, DSLR.. great for sports. action, still life, street shooting, Macro / close up, Portraits.. they are kinda expensive, esp putting together a good working kit.. lenses, the most important part, can run thousands of $$.. but, if your gonna try for a career, theres no better tool that the SLR, DSLR cameras. Canon then nikon are leading the pack.
If you just want to get great pics or "snaps" of friends and stuff to share on line and make good prints, you can get one of the many High-end point and shoots.. most now shoot RAW and have fully manual controls for all the artsy type stuff.. also, alot are now coming with a hot shoe for using a real flash gun, not the weak little thing they stick on the camera at the factory.. plus, it will really let you get creative with lighting and make some incredibly pro looking photos.
Hope Ive helped some!
2007-09-19 04:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by craig z 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't think the camera is the top item in the photograph. I think the hands, eyes, brain and composition of the person behind the camera dictates the quality of the photo.
But a good quality camera certainly helps. I love my 35mm Canon AE1 and Minolta FT1 but I do like my new digital also. But the composition and expression is behind the camera.
The artist does not see things as they are but as he is.
2007-09-25 06:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pentax250 with a bosch zoom lens an colour filters or a hassleblad lots of great cameras to use. since digital camera are the big thing most ofthose do great jobs an have lots of settings that you dont need filters for or need sunsheilds to get rid of shadows
2007-09-25 14:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by panthor001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a Pentax K1000 for over 30 years and it has never failed me. Simple to use. I refuse to go digital.
2007-09-19 03:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
SLR or DSLR
me i use both bigger ones sometimes
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2007-09-19 03:41:28 · answer #7 · answered by Antoni 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The one they have in their hand.
2007-09-19 12:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋