How to choose a good camera: best models, prices and all the secrets

Since cell phones managed to incorporate good camera, compact or digital interchangeable lens cameras are no longer for everyone. But nevertheless they continue to stomp among photography enthusiasts and among content creators from Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.

Many users with high purchasing power usually choose to buy the most expensive camera, however, this could be a mistakeespecially considering that a hobbyist today could create professional content with even the most basic camera and even from a high-end cell phone.

In addition, the use of a camera with interchangeable lenses it could be something more complex than a compact. But always, of course, there is the possibility of using one of the interchangeable lenses in automatic mode, to then explore it little by little. This depends on the taste and the desire to innovate of each one, and if photography is going to be our future profession. In the latter case, it is convenient to turn to one with interchangeable lenses.

The compact cameras They already serve almost all uses. They only fall behind when it comes to the need to photograph at high speed, such as sports. And in some other very specific uses.

When we are going to buy a camera with lenses we must consider several functions. Some are key.

“What you have to take into account to know if the lens is the right one is the millimeter and the brightness,” says José Méndez, an expert in photography and professional video at Canon Chile. And he clarifies: “the millimeter (mm) is the visual angle that the lens covers, ranging from wide angles for architecture photography or video, for example, to telephoto lenses when it is required to record or photograph something that is at a great distance, sports would be a use. The brightness of a lens is expressed in the diaphragm, which allows more or less light to enter depending on the condition to work. A luminous lens allows you to work in low light conditions and do without the flash, for example”.

Regarding the image quality of videothere are 8K, 4K and 1080. “But it may not be necessary to finalize the video in 4K, but once recorded in this resolution it can be exported in 1080 and thus the quality is superior,” says Méndez.

In addition, in order not to worry about autofocusing during recording, the camera must have face recognition and eye tracking for example to continue autofocus during movement. And with respect to the sound, for a correct audio of a content generator, it is essential to have a microphone external.

When looking at the specifications, cameras of this type are observed with or without mirrors. what does it mean?

“SLR cameras have a mirror inside that serves to reflect the image that enters through the lens and is projected directly into the viewfinder. On the mirrorless system this has been removed. So the cameras mirrorless they do not have a pentaprism optical viewfinder and set of mirrors. Through the sensor that receives the light directly, it processes it and transfers it electronically to the viewfinder. It is like having a small cell phone screen where we see what we are going to photograph or record. It means that they can be lighter and more compact since components can be removed”, explains Marconi, manager of Digital Image of Sony Latin America.

So the cameras without mirrors they are usually less heavy, ideal for content creators who must transport their equipment regularly. So much so that this technology is becoming the new standard.

five models Nikon, Sony and Canonone of the best that can be found in the country making a balance between price and quality.

Sony Mirrorless Alpha 6400

APS-C mirrorless camera, compact in size and lightweight, ideal for beginners. Automatic focus to the eye in real time “Real-time Eye AF” and tracking in real time of objects “Real-time Tracking”. New generation BIONZ X image processor.

Advanced 4K movie recording. Focusing during movie shooting is fast thanks to updated Fast Hybrid AF technology, which keeps the subject in constant, even focus. $459,999.

Sony ZV-1

Specially designed for content creators. With a lightweight, pocket-sized body and advanced connectivity options. Flip-out LCD display with touch panel controls. Ergonomic grip. Allows you to blur the background without losing focus. Directional microphone with 3 capsules with windscreen. $329,999.

Canon EOS-R7

No mirrors. Ideal for those who want to take a step forward in their professionalization process. Thanks to its Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system, it is able to track subjects across almost 100% of the frame and ensures fast and accurate autofocus.

When recording video, you can access frame rates of up to 60p in 4k, and up to 120p for Full HD recordings. Thanks to a maximum sensitivity of ISO 32000, photos achieve great detail, color and dynamic range. Bluetooth Low Energy maintains an open, always-on connection with your smart device to browse, download, and share full- or reduced-size videos and images over Wi-Fi. $845,000

Canon EOS-R10

Vari-angle touchscreen that even captures images and video in a vertical position. It is without mirrors.

When shooting in Full HD mode, up to 120 fps can be used to bring out subtleties in moving subjects, and for slow-motion scenes, 4K and Full HD time-lapse videos can be created in-camera.

It connects wirelessly with any smartphone to make sharing content a breeze. It allows you to stream high-quality videos over the Internet directly by connecting the camera to the Wi-Fi network without the need for a PC. $504,000.

Nikon Z30

Compact and lightweight 4K setup for creators, vloggers and streamers. Focus is automatically repositioned when an object is placed in front of the camera. Built-in microphone. Allows full HD 60p and 4K 30p video quality transmissions. 3 inch touch screen. Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. $406,255.

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