Catch the Holiday Spirit with Digital Cameras
Ever wish you could capture perfect holiday moments to share on Facebook or Instagram? These 6 digital cameras will help you capture your Christmas cheer every day of the season.
No matter how great a camera is, it can’t always do everything. For most people, this is not a big issue, since most people take pictures for fun and for their own use. There are many digital cameras that can satisfy the casual photographer just fine.
For those who want to get better at photography and make more of an art out of it, those limitations become much more apparent and problematic. Professional photographers have to have access to different lens types as well as different settings for different scenarios such as low light situations or fast moving subjects.
Here is a look at six professional-quality cameras that are ideal for taking memorable shots this holiday season. Some of these are new, while others have been on the market for quite some time. In each case, however, the camera is intended to be the centerpiece of the digital photography experience and provide lots of options to take excellent photos.
Nikon D3400 Digital SLR Camera
The latest offering from Nikon allows you to take your digital photography to a whole new level with its compact design and features normally found in larger cameras. While it may seem small, this camera has a powerful 24.2-megapixel image sensor that will ensure your pictures come out clear and sharp for sharing on Facebook with all your friends.
The D3400 comes equipped with a wide-angle optical viewfinder with a magnification ratio of 0.82, as well as an LCD display panel for composing your shots and checking on your adjustments. The camera also has a built-in pop-up flash, which can help you get great pictures even in low light situations.
If you want to make full use of this camera, you’ll need the Nikon AF Nikkor DX 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II ED lens that gives this camera its professional capabilities. This lens allows you to take high-definition pictures from any position, while being able to zoom in up to 3x without needing to change lenses.
This camera also comes with Nikon’s SnapBridge technology, which allows you to snap photographs remotely by simply setting this camera at the other end of the link. You can then review and share your pictures through a smartphone or tablet.
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Digital Camera
For travelers of all interests and ages, Canon has produced a camera that will allow you to take great shots in any situation. The EOS Rebel SL1 is a compact digital camera with a wide-angle lens and excellent low-light capabilities. It comes with two lenses: the 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens and the 75–300mm f/4–5.6 IS II lens.
The first of these lenses is a bit more classic, and the second is ideal for zooming in without losing focus on the target. The camera body itself has a 3-inch LCD touch screen display with a resolution of 1,040,000 dots, while the sensor has an effective resolution of 12.2 megapixels – which is akin to that offered by 35mm film. The EOS Rebel SL1 also features built-in GPS functionality so that you can track your routes and share locations with friends and family alike.
The EOS Rebel SL1 offers various shooting settings that are ideal for taking pictures in low light situations. The camera offers a flash setting that will help you respond to sudden movements, while the motion-detection mode will wake the camera from sleep when movement is detected.
Canon EOS M Digital Camera
For those who want to take great family portraits without having to lug around a large DSLR camera, this compact camera from Canon is an excellent choice. While it does not have the professional capabilities of many of the other digital cameras on this list, it still has some options that make it ideal for capturing those special moments.
In particular, the EOS M digital camera is designed to be simple enough to use for people who do not want to deal with advanced settings. For example, it has a 27-point autofocus system that allows you to shoot fast-moving objects without losing focus. It also comes with a 3.2-inch LCD touch screen display that makes it easy to work the various controls of this camera.
The built-in flash of this camera is also ideal for taking pictures in low light situations without having to use a tripod. This is particularly helpful if you’re planning on using the touchscreen controls of this camera or if you’re shooting in an environment where tripods are not allowed.
All in all, this is a great camera for the casual photographer – especially if you don’t want to use a bulky DSLR camera. The EOS M digital camera has plenty of capabilities while being easy enough to use that anyone could pick it up and start taking beautiful pictures right away.
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Digital SLR Camera
While the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is ideal for capturing family events and everyday moments, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II offers photographers the chance to take professional-quality pictures every day.
Conclusion
This digital camera is a high-end model with a 24.2-megapixel image sensor and a DIGIC 6 image processor that work together to provide image quality far above what you would get from a point and shoot digital camera. The sensor is also designed to capture 14 bit RAW images for maximum post-production editing capabilities.
This camera also comes with an impressive array of lens options, so you can take pictures in any situation.