Since the advent of smartphone, the number of photos taken with the cellular has grown so much that today it has far exceeded the number of Photos taken with a digital camera. Anyone who still has the desire to buy equipment dedicated to photography isn't necessarily a professional and the market, fortunately, hasn't given up on maintaining a broad offer based on customer needs.
A good starting point to make sure you don't make a mistake is therefore the most classic analysis of the conditions in which you are used to photographing: those who begin to approach the world of photography may feel overwhelmed by the different types of existing digital cameras and by the numerous functions that characterize. Broadly speaking, it could be said that the compact cameras represent a good starting point for beginners as they are easier to use while cameras bridge allow greater freedom of configuration and a more powerful optical zoom. The digital ones mirrorless, in turn, allow for greater flexibility in lens swapping and typically have higher technical specifications. Finally, the leading models in this category are undoubtedly the cameras reflex, which usually include larger sensors.
But what are the exact boundaries of four categories of cameras proposed as the main families within the complex market of digital photography? The first big and clear distinction is the one that divides the world of cameras in two: on the one hand all the machines equipped with mirror and pentaprism, i.e. the so-called reflex cameras, on the other hand those that do not have them, i.e. compact, bridge and mirrorless. In other words, SLRs have a aiming system which allows you to observe the framing input from the same lens from the optical viewfinder. “What you see is what you get” the computer scientists would say.
The second important distinction is the product size. In general, compacts can almost all be put in your pocket. The same thing cannot be said for bridges and even less for mirrorless. This convenience pays off in terms of performance. Generally, a compact camera, for reasons of space, cannot move its lenses too far, which is why, zoom meeting it is made digitally, a compromise that is not always acceptable. Bridge cameras therefore act as a bridge between the characteristics of compact and reflex cameras. That is, they have more generous dimensions, optical zoom more than acceptable, but they don't have theinterchangeable optics. With mirrorless cameras, while still remaining in the field of equipment without a sophisticated system of mirrors, this last need is also met. In fact, such a camera has a small one set of goals for different shooting situations and the market response seems to welcome this type of "upward hybrid".
From an investigation by idealo made in Italy, the users who show an interest in purchasing for the "Photography" category are mostly men with 77,1%, while women represent only 22,9%. Young people under 44 represent 57,7% against 42,3% of those over 44. This data is probably justified by the often high costs for these models, which do not meet the low purchasing power of the younger ones. By contrast, again according to the Idealo survey, in 2018 the growth in interest in instant cameras was 170% on the part of under-35 female users for instant cameras.
As we have seen, the four options proposed adapt to specific needs depending on the needs of the novice or professional photographer. In any case, it is advisable to use the online price comparison and consult guides before proceeding with the purchase and to make the most of the functions of the digital camera you own.
What to photograph?
Our peninsula offers endless possibilities to make the most of your camera. In each region it is possible to find unique places, even hidden, which lend themselves particularly to photographic art: small villages, luxuriant natural parks, picturesque landscapes and much more.
The interactive infographic indicates some of these enchanting places where you can have fun with your digital camera selected from the site of the Italian National Tourism Agency.
