ByUser:PhillipPortman @timeAndDate(1295557946)
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What Are You Using the Camera For?
The first step in choosing which Sony camera to purchase is to decide what you will use your camera for. This sounds like a silly and obvious consideration, but because of the variety of cameras suited to specific photographers, you have to anticipate your needs beforehand in order to narrow down the choices a bit. If you're looking for a simple camera to snap family vacation photos, a larger, standard digital camera isn't going to be appropriate for an aspiring film maker who's shooting a short film. There are three major categories when it comes to marketed Sony cameras.
Evidently, these three types of Sony cameras function very differently when it comes to capturing video and photos. You will find that there are cheaper options within each category, and the price generally increases with the functions and features of each specific item. A camera with the most expensive price tag might not be the best option for you, so it's important to familiarize yourself with each camera to see if it's going to satisfy your photography needs.
Sony Digital Cameras
When it comes to Sony Digital Cameras, photographers again have three main options to choose from; DSLR Cameras.
Some people may think video cameras and camcorders are the same thing because they both capture video. While this is true, it is the way they capture video footage that makes them so different.
'''Memory''': Generally speaking, a camcorder (particularly one with a built in hard drive) is going to have the ability to store more video footage than a video camera. The amount of memory a Bloggie can hold depends on the size of the memory stick you purchase. For some, two of three gigabytes will be a perfect amount of space for their video recording needs. For others, a camcorder with a hard drive that exceeds 100 gigabytes will be a better choice. It really depends on the type of videos you are looking to make.
'''Picture''': Both a video camera and camcorder capture great video footage, but there is a significant difference in quality. If you are looking to make a short movie or something of
