It’s true, not everyone needs a dedicated video camera, our phones have great cameras that are good enough most of the time. Although, there are a few key reasons why you might want a standalone camera.. Magnifiers. Your cell phone may have two (or five) built-in lenses, but if you need the versatility or long zoom range, your best option is a camcorder. Not only does this give you the ability to shoot targets that are farther away, but the camcorders also use powered lens motors that provide very smooth zooming action.. Plus, interchangeable lens cameras will give you additional creative control, even if your lenses don’t zoom as far or smoothly.. Battery life and recording time. If you need to film a long event, from a little league game to a wedding ceremony, you probably don’t want to risk running out of battery power. Particularly with mid- and high-end camcorders, video cameras often offer multiple different battery sizes, with high-capacity options designed for such situations.. Mirrorless cameras like the GH5 have optional battery sockets that plug in to extend battery life, while cinema cameras can be powered by large external batteries.. Image quality. If you want to achieve a cinematic look, you can do it relatively affordably with any DSLR or mirrorless camera. The combination of a large image...
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Any amateur photographer can easily find a stylish bag, but if you are a professional you need something bigger, stronger and more durable. Even more so if you have very expensive equipment, work in challenging environments or are looking for something more resistant when traveling. After years of reviewing many photographic products, we have selected the best camera cases you can buy.. If you are interested, you can also check out our pick of the best DSLR cameras for professionals and amateurs, as well as our pick of mirrorless cameras.. Vanguard Supreme 53F. The Vanguard Supreme 53F case was dropped down the stairs, dragged through debris and water spilled on it. Despite all this, he was able to keep the content completely secure. It is waterproof up to 16.5 feet deep (5 meters), is watertight and can be used in extreme temperature conditions. If you’re a globe-trotting photographer, you’ll be impressed by the Vanguard Supreme’s automatic pressure equalization valve, allowing it to adapt to cabin pressure inside an airplane or changes in height.. Pelican 1525 AIR. With over 40 years of experience in the equipment protection industry, Pelican certainly has the credentials to keep your camera safe. The Pelican 1525 Air case is another example of its consistency. The groundbreaking Air series allowed Pelican to create a tough product that...
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Advanced compact cameras are the middle ground between an interchangeable lens model, whether DSLR or mirrorless, and a smaller compact. Although they tend to look like interchangeable lenses, on the inside they are much more similar to compacts: you won’t see an advanced compact with a sensor larger than one inch.. However, by using smaller sensors, they can accommodate incredibly high zoom lenses in a much smaller space than a DSLR or mirrorless camera would need. For this reason, they are also known as “superzoom cameras”. Since the zoom range and sensor size are like a balancing act, you won’t find the longest zoom on the camera with the largest sensor, so before making a decision you will have to decide what matters most to you.. Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV. The best of all. The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV is the best advanced compact camera… if you can afford it. Built with a relatively large one-inch sensor and a relatively long 25x zoom, it’s a luxury camera and comes the closest to offering the best of both worlds.. The sensor is the same from Sony’s popular RX100 line. The sensor’s size makes it perform well in low-light situations, and its 20-megapixel resolution produces excellent detail, even when making large prints.. With a zoom range equivalent to 24-600mm, the lens is...
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