BUYING THE CAMERA

            It is a fact that Photography is an interesting and thrilling hobby. It is possible to make Photography a means of earning. There are professionals , hobbyists , photo  enthusiasts  who all accept that Photography is an art form. The main prerequisite of becoming a photographer is that he must be an artist. He uses his improvisation capacity to record exemplary images. Here improvisation means  looking at things with an artistic eye.

            It is indeed not an easy task to select a camera as there many make and model of Cameras in the market. Selecting exercise starts from the input given by friends or from the publicity columns of news paper or periodicals.

            Before buying one must understand that the notion -only expensive Cameras will take brilliant photos and less expensive ones take poor- is not true. The quality of pictures depends on ones creative thinking and ability to compose the objects in the scene better on viewing through the view finder or LCD screen. The following points are recommended for consideration before venturing in buying a Camera. No doubt, it is difficult to select if a Camera from a host of Models and makes with high sounding specification and free offering which come with the Camera.

            A fitting decision can be arrived at after considering the following points:

I]  The subject interested the buyer want to capture:

            A] Close up photography. Say, of insects, small flowers, finer or intricate part of any subject etc.,

            B] Nature photography

            C] Water falls

            D] Lakes Rivers or Oceans and related subjects

            E] Sceneries

            F] Sports

            G] High Speed Photography: ie freezing the images of moving objects

            H] Portraits

            I] Family photographs

            J] Social Functions

            K] Random shots

            L] Aiming to become professional Photographer

            M] Advertising& Publicity Photography

            N] For  Learning the art of Photography.

            O] Garden

            P] Children

            Q] People

            R] Festivals

            S] Abstract objects

            T] Travel Photography.

            U] Wild Life Photography

            The above list gives an idea of type of  Photography one is interested though there may persons who are interested in more than one.

            A simple ‘aim and shoot’ cameras may be good for photographing sceneries, family shoots , random shots etc. But there are certain areas where one need cameras with special controls and special lens and other gadgets.

            Therefore the buyer has to take extra care while selecting the model

II]  The size and weight of the Camera is important from the handling point of view.

III] Check and learn all the controls of the Camera and decide to buy only they are easily understandable.

IV] Cost of the Camera is another point to be considered before buying.

V] Check whether the  Make and Model selected is popular and standard  and confirm the facility of after sales service

VI] Suggested to buy a simple Camera for just learning purpose if the buyer is contended with the performance of the Camera

VI] It is advisable to consult friends who are  photographers who may give valuable suggestions. Though the sales man at the counter may also give advice, it should not be forgotten that he is a business man first and photographer second.

VII] Camera is to be purchased from a reputed outlet.