Busting Your Myth – SLR v/s non-SLR
With the advent of digital technology, photographers have mushroomed many folds, who are novices and have no idea what equipment they actually need to buy for their photography, especially as beginners. Most of them think that to do good shots, one should just buy an SLR and one starts getting promoted as a great photographer overnight. In some circles, where this kind of showbiz makes a difference, buying an SLR may promote them, but their photography is not promoted, means that is not a place for learning. I keep getting mails and phone calls, almost three to four a day on an average, to consult me while making a vital decisions about which SLR they should buy. After a few questions, I find that the person has no idea about what is the difference between SLR and non-SLR camera, especially in the times of digital technology. Most of them end up making blunders and buy SLRs. Why I say blunders, because you do not need an SLR to learn basics of photography and by the time you hone your skills to reach a level of basic photography, your camera gets outdated, especially at a crucial time when you need an SLR but it has become an outdated. You start getting breathless once again!
The SLR and non-SLR cameras have almost the same quality of output for beginners, at least. Yes, in the film-era, there was a vast difference between the quality of film non-SLR and SLR. We must be careful in assessing our requirements considering what kind of subjects I am going to handle. Also, we can not afford to replace cameras and lenses often, only professionals can afford to add often, for they generate money with the equipment.
I have posted this image to encourage you to reconsider your decisions about SLRs if you are a beginner. I have captured the fast flickering tongue and the image is sharp enough. This was shot with Canon Powershot G5.
I have also posted a photograph, which will blow your myths, in one go. click here….