How to choose a good camera: the best models, prices and all the secrets

Since mobile phones have managed to incorporate well camera, compact or digital with interchangeable lenses are no longer for everyone. However they continue to trample photography enthusiasts and among content creators from Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.

Many users with high purchasing power usually choose to buy the most expensive camera, however, this could be a problem mistakeespecially considering that a hobbyist today could create professional content with even the simplest camera and even from a high-end mobile.

Also, the use of a camera with interchangeable lenses it could be something more complex than a compact. But always, of course, there is the possibility of using one of the interchangeable lenses in automatic mode, and then exploring it little by little. This depends on everyone’s taste and desire to innovate, and if photography will be our future profession. In the latter case, it is better to contact one with interchangeable lenses.

THE compact cameras They already serve almost all uses. They only fall behind when it comes to the need for high-speed photography, such as sports. And in some other very specific uses.

When we are going to buy a camera with lenses, we have to consider several functions. Some are fundamental.

“What you have to take into account to know if the lens is the right one is the millimeter and the brightness,” says José Méndez, professional photography and video expert at Canon Chile. And he clarifies: “the millimeter (mm) is the angle of view that the lens covers, ranging from wide angles for architectural or video photography, for example, to telephotos when you need to record or photograph something that is at a great distance, sports would be a use . THE brightness of a lens is expressed in the diaphragm, which allows more or less light to enter depending on the working conditions. A bright lens allows you to work in low light conditions and do without the flash, for example”.

As for the image quality of videothere are 8K, 4K and 1080. “But it may not be necessary to finalize the video in 4K, but once recorded in this resolution it can be exported in 1080 and therefore the quality is higher,” says Méndez.

Also, in order not to worry about autofocus during recording, the camera must have facial recognition and eye tracking for example to continue autofocus during movement. And as far as sound is concerned, for a content generator to sound properly, it is essential to have one microphone external.

Looking at the specifications, cameras of this type are observed with or without mirrors. what does it mean?

“SLR cameras have an internal mirror that serves to reflect the image that enters through the lens and is projected directly into the viewfinder. On the mirrorless system this has been removed. Then the cameras without mirror they do not have a pentaprism optical viewfinder and a set of mirrors. Through the sensor that directly receives the light, processes it and transfers it electronically to the viewfinder. It’s like having a small screen on a mobile phone where we can see what we are about to photograph or record. It means they can be lighter and more compact since the components can be removed,” explains Marconi, Head of Digital Image at Sony Latin America.

Then the cameras without mirrors they are usually less heavy, ideal for content creators who need to carry their equipment on a regular basis. So much so that this technology is becoming the new standard.

five models Nikon, Sony and Canonone of the best you can find in the country making a balance between price and quality.

Sony Mirrorless Alpha 6400

APS-C mirrorless camera, compact in size and light in weight, ideal for beginners. Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Object Tracking. New generation BIONZ X image processor.

Advanced 4K movie recording. Focusing during movie shooting is quick thanks to the updated Fast Hybrid AF technology, which keeps the subject in constant focus at all times. $459,999.

Sony ZV-1

Specially designed for content creators. With a lightweight, pocketable body and advanced connectivity options. Removable LCD display with touch panel controls. Ergonomic handle. Blurs the background without losing focus. Directional 3-capsule microphone with windscreen. $329,999.

Canon EOS-R7

No mirrors. Ideal for those who want to take a step forward in their professionalization process. Thanks to its Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing system, it can track subjects across nearly 100% of the frame and ensures fast and accurate autofocus.

When recording video, you can access frame rates up to 60p in 4k and up to 120p for Full HD recordings. Thanks to a maximum sensitivity of ISO 32000, photos achieve exceptional detail, color and dynamic range. Bluetooth Low Energy maintains an always-on, open connection with your smart device to browse, download, and share full-size or smaller images and videos over Wi-Fi. $845,000

Canon EOS-R10

Adjustable touchscreen that captures images and videos even in vertical position. It is without mirrors.

When shooting in Full HD mode, up to 120 fps can be used to bring out the subtleties of moving subjects, and for slow-motion scenes, 4K and Full HD time-lapse videos can be created in-camera.

Connects wirelessly with any smartphone to make sharing content a breeze. It allows you to stream high-quality video over the Internet directly by connecting the camera to your Wi-Fi network without the need for a PC. $504,000.

Nikon Z30

Compact and lightweight 4K setup for creators, vloggers and streamers. Focus is automatically repositioned when an object is placed in front of the camera. Built-in microphone. Enables Full HD 60p and 4K 30p video quality transmissions. 3 inch touch screen. Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. $406,255.