Sensors
I am frequently asked about cameras and if such and such is a good piece of equipment. I invariably look at camera equipment from a very basic standpoint, but also try to take into account what the person may want to do with it, and what their skill levels are as far as using it. I will attempt to break out the basics here on the technology of modern cameras and what the tradeoffs are (and perhaps what my preferences are.)
Most digital cameras have more in common than not – from one in a cell phone to a professional grade DSLR. In general, they all have a lens which focuses the light on a sensor.
So, why the differences in price and quality? Let’s work forward from the image sensor. Continue reading “Camera Tech Basics – Part 1 – Sensors”