All over the world there are two dozen companies that manufacture photo equipment and additional devices for it, as well as the necessary material to create high-quality and unique images. At first glance, it’s hard to figure out which manufacturer to prefer. But if you pay attention to professionals, you can see that most of them have the following brands of cameras:
- Canon
- Nikon
- Sony
- Pentax;
- Sigma.
In fact, when choosing a camera, it is better to focus not on the brand, but on functionality, characteristics, purpose.
This is especially true for semi-professional and professional cameras. If the question is about buying a “soap box” or an amateur SLR camera, then, of course, you need to pay attention to the company, including user ratings.
Amateur cameras and "soap dishes"
Amateur cameras include SLR cameras that are not equipped with additional functions to improve shooting and create an artistic portrait. But in this case, it is possible to replace the lens with a more suitable one.
“Soap boxes” are ordinary optical cameras with a built-in lens and a set of standard shooting modes. As a rule, such cameras create images almost the same as budget smartphones. And this means it makes sense to choose the brand of the camera.
Below is a list of rating “soap dishes” and amateur SLR cameras at an affordable price.
List of the best models of "soap dishes" and amateur cameras| "Soap dish" | Amateur cam |
| Canon Digital IXUS 230 HS | Pentax K-70 |
| Olympus SP-600 UZ | Nikon D3300 |
| Samsung ES25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Canon EOS 1100D |
| Fujifilm FinePix JX600 | Canon EOS 100D |
It is recommended, before choosing a model in the store, ask the seller for permission to take several photos in the room in order to understand which camera is most suitable.
Prices for amateur photographic equipment and "soap dishes"
The most expensive brands of cameras are Sigma and Pentax. For Pentax amateur cameras, prices are about 32,000 rubles, and Sigma 72,000 rubles. Despite the high cost, the technique has established itself in the midst of professional photography. In addition, it has only high ratings and positive reviews.
Budget, but no less high-quality SLR cameras include Canon and Nikon. They are the most popular and compete among themselves. The average price for a model with a standard lens (kit) is 20,000 rubles; without a lens (body) - 16,000 rubles.
Less common among fans of such a brand of camera as Sony. Unfortunately, it is currently very difficult to find a reflex camera of this manufacturer. The price of the Sony model is considered the lowest among other firms.
As for the "soap dishes", the cost of such cameras depends on the manufacturer, the device of the camera, the size of the matrix. You can purchase a budget model from 3000 rubles.
Semi-professional and professional cameras
Semi-professional cameras include SLR cameras with the ability to shoot not only according to the specified settings, but also to make manual adjustments. In addition, expanded functions for setting white balance, aperture and other important parameters.
Professional photographic equipment implies an absolutely complete set of functionality. Thus, photography can take place in different conditions, even in very poor lighting conditions.
Keep in mind that not only the camera, but also the lens is responsible for the quality of photography. Aperture, of course, one of the most expensive. It also allows you to shoot both outdoors at night and in darkened rooms.
The best brands of cameras from the line for the pros are the budget Nikon or Canon listed above.
Prices for professional cameras
A professional camera and a semi-professional have always been the most expensive. But a beginner amateur photographer with a small budget can afford two popular brands of cameras - "Canon", "Nikon".
The price of a semi-professional model without a lens can be from 35,000 rubles and above. Of course, the cost will be higher if you purchase additional powerful lenses.
Professionals in photography can afford more expensive options, for example, from 400,000 rubles.
Thus, each amateur photographer can choose the most suitable camera brand, the price of which does not exceed the budget. It is recommended to determine in what conditions and how often the survey will be performed. This is necessary in order not to make a mistake in choosing.