Slant community chat on Discourse| 3 Recommended Products | Recommendations | Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 DSLR· · · | 2 | 0 | – | May 12, 2016 |
| #2 Mirrorless· · · | 1 | 0 | – | May 12, 2016 |
| #3 Point and shoot· · · | 1 | 0 | – | May 12, 2016 |
Pro Wide variety of lenses
DSLR cameras have been the leading type of enthusiast camera for long enough that the lenses available for them cover virtually every possible usecase.
Pro Batteries last longer
A bigger body allows housing a bigger battery.
Con Shutter noise
In order to take images, DSLRs have to move the mirror out of the way of the sensor. That movement creates a distinct sound that is not present in other types of cameras and the sound may draw unwanted attention.
Con Bigger bodies
Because DSLRs have to house a mirror, they are bulkier.
Pro EVF allows seeing an approximation of the end-result before you take the picture
Unlike an optical viewfinder that displays the same thing your eye sees, an electronic viewfinder shows what the camera sees.
Con Less consistency across brands
As mirrorless cameras are relatively new, differences in capabilities and how they handle between various brands are much larger than those of DSLRs.
Pro Highly portable
Point and shoots are among the most compact cameras available.
Con Image quality ceiling is below that of other types of enthusiast cameras
Within a price range of about $1000 USD best point and shoot cameras can sometimes come close to DSLRs and mirrorless cameras in terms of image quality, but they don't offer anything comparable beyond that price point.
Con Can't change the lens
You are stuck with whatever comes with the camera.
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