DSLR, The Age Of Potential

What’s so great about a DSLR? Well, pretty much everything. In today’s day and age, photography and filmmaking has never been better. The price, mobility, speed, and the many other features make these devices a great tool for just about any creative individual.

A DSLR can be for the hobbyist or professional. To really utilize their power, yes it does take some reading and knowledge, but they can be user friendly as well. In fact, many professional photographers begin as just a hobby. It’s crazy to think of all of the power these cameras contain and the incredible prices such as the Canon T3i with a kit lens under $800.

The DSLR has many unique advantages when it comes to the design and function. The most noticeable is the fact that they use SD cards. Unlike the older days when cameras used film or tape, DSLR’s record their information through cards that can instantly be downloaded and ready to be edited in a matter of moments. Not only is that process faster, but of higher quality as well. The changing of lenses is a great function as well! A DSLR can have great range with the different types of lenses as well as a faster shutter speed. This basically means that the creativity and looks of your images can be greatly influenced in an easier way.

Another great aspect of the DSLR is that of maintenance. DSLRs are quite simple to take care of. Most of them include self-cleaning functions that clean their internal sensors. The only other maintenance is that of wiping the lenses and tightening the focuses, to enable sharper images. Now, granted there are issues that can come up with a DSLR, but for the most part they are easy fixes. For more information on cleaning your DSLR, check out this post from Darren Rowes Here

Once your hobby takes off the ground and you better understand your camera, there are also a lot of fun toys you can add to enhance the experience. Lighting and audio are key features when it comes to photography or even video. Lighting especially when it comes to photography, can add a dynamic feature to your images. An on camera flash such as Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash, is able to provide quality lighting in low light situations. For video, a simple tripod with a fluid head or a slider can provide the cinematic look and feel that many seek.

Bottom line, the art of photography and filmmaking is an addictive hobby. Once you get your hands on a camera, any camera; you begin to catch the “bug”.  I would encourage you to see which camera works best for your needs or desires. If you can’t afford a DSLR camera, start with a “point and shoot”. There are great cameras even with the cheaper ones that can give you a good idea of what you’re able to do. But be aware, once you dive into the world of video and photography…there is no going back.