Have you ever regretted not being able to get close to spectacular wildlife? Or at the ** concert, eager to capture the idol's ephemeral stage demeanor? All of this can be achieved for you with a telephoto camera. But do you know how to choose a telephoto camera? Let's take a look!
1. Classification of telephoto cameras
1. According to the focal length
1) Super telephoto.
The focal length of the super telephoto camera is more than 300mm, and it can capture objects from hundreds of meters away.
2) Telephoto. The focal length of the telephoto camera is between 100-300mm, which is suitable for wildlife photography and sports event capture.
3) Medium telephoto.
Medium telephoto cameras have focal lengths between 50-100mm and are commonly used for portraits and street photography.
Second, howPick a telephoto camera
1. Lens quality
The lens quality of a telephoto camera is one of the key factors that affect the shooting effect. Generally speaking, the better the quality of the lens, the clearer and more colorful the shot. You can choose a well-known camera brand, such as Canon, Nikon, etc., or choose a camera with a good lens.
2. Telephoto index
Generally speaking, the longest focal length of a telephoto digital camera lens can reach more than 400mm. The larger the telephoto index, the better the ability to capture long shots.
3. Focusing accuracy
The faster the focusing speed and the higher the accuracy, the better it is for shooting. When purchasing, you can try pulling the camera lens to the telephoto end and pressing the shutter halfway to feel the focusing speed, while paying attention to whether the focus is sharp.
4. Function
A good telephoto camera should have modes such as Program Auto**, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual**. If a telephoto digital camera has good other features, but ** functions are lacking, then it is not recommended to buy it.
5. Stable performance
If a camera is very complex to operate, it will take more patience and time to use it. Therefore, when purchasing, you need to consider your actual needs and choose a camera that is simple to operate and has stable performance.
6. Portability
The portability of the camera is also important considering that telephoto cameras may need to be carried and used frequently. Factors such as the size and weight of the camera, as well as the comfort of the hold, need to be considered.
7. ** and cost-effective
Choose the most cost-effective camera within your budget to keep your performance within your budget.
3. Precautions
1. Stable shooting
Due to the longer focal length of telephoto cameras, they need to be more stable when shooting, and it is best to use a tripod or other support equipment to keep the camera stable.
2. Anti-shake function
Many telephoto cameras have an image stabilization function, which should be turned on when in use. The stabilization function can effectively reduce the blur caused by hand shake.
3. Shooting mode
Choose the appropriate shooting mode according to the subject and lighting conditions, such as aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual mode.
4. Pay attention to focusing
Due to the longer focal length of telephoto cameras, it is necessary to focus more carefully when shooting to ensure that the focus is sharp.
Control
When shooting in telephoto, due to the ultraviolet rays, dust and other factors in the space will affect the ** effect, ** parameters need to be adjusted appropriately.
6. a lens hood
The lens hood of the telephoto lens prevents stray light from affecting the image and improves image quality.
7. Use depth of field
Since the telephoto lens has a shallow depth of field, the aperture and shooting distance need to be adjusted appropriately to achieve a better depth of field effect.
8. Storage and backup
Telephoto shooting takes up a lot of storage space, so it is necessary to back up and clean up the memory card in a timely manner.
9. Comply with laws and regulations
When shooting with a telephoto camera, you need to comply with relevant laws and regulations and privacy protection, and respect the rights and dignity of others.
FourthSummary
A telephoto camera is more than just a tool to take pictures, it's a means to explore the world. As long as you master the skills and use them reasonably, everyone can become a photographer in life. I hope this article can help you choose your favorite telephoto camera!