Barely appeared, photographic art has gained a lot of fans. Over time, schools of photographers appeared, skill was polished. Technology did not stand still: from the first records to memory cards - this is the way that cameras have traveled at the moment.
Of course, over the decades of technology development, its leaders have come forward, the technology from which was enjoyed by the love and respect of photographers from around the world. To choose the best, you should study the reviews. The Canon camera is recognized by many world-famous experts as the best option for professional and amateur shooting, so today we will talk about this technique.
What attracts users?
The basic models should be discussed first. Of course, the mass consumer is primarily attracted by their low cost. For four to six thousand rubles, it is unlikely that you will find anything better in the market. What do the reviews say? Canon camera in this price range is a pretty decent technique. Many novice photographers notice that they were looking for “something on batteries,” since such a device is more suitable for long trips and outings.
In the low and mid-price range (from decent companies), such models are exclusively made by Canon, since all other manufacturers have focused on the production of cameras with built-in batteries.
What else are reviews talking about? The Canon camera shows good shooting results even in automatic mode, which for beginners can also be crucial. At the same time, the colors are bright and rich: such photos are not ashamed to use even when creating some kind of official presentations!
A little bit about repair
Alas, there is nothing special to say. The reviews of professional photographers indicate that almost all parts of modern cameras are made of plastic. So, any Canon EOS camera even of the highest price segment is equipped with plastic lenses, which, when dropped in the open state, are guaranteed to fail. They are not subject to repair.
It’s pointless to repair cheap models (which we will also mention), since the cost of this procedure is almost equal to the price of a new device. The following issues can currently be fixed:
- Matrix malfunctions.
- Failure of the mirror drive (the Canon Powershot camera often suffers).
- Flash failure.
- Display damage.
All these failures can only be fixed (!) In the conditions of service centers. Having decided to “pick” the camera yourself, you automatically lose warranty and post-warranty service, so you should not risk it.
Some negative points
Like other manufacturers, in the lower price segment, Canon pays attention exclusively to megapixels. Neither the type of matrix, nor other important characteristics in the production of these models are so important. As a result, the resulting images have a quality that is very far from printing.
In many respects, this is predetermined by the fact that mainly plastic is used in production, and lenses are also made of it. Over time, such optics become much more cloudy and scratched, as a result of which the quality of the photos becomes “none”. So you should buy such cameras only for the season or to visit countries that are not very prosperous or areas when it will not be too pathetic to lose equipment.
Among other things, repairing Canon cameras of this class is simply pointless. The cost of restoration measures may well exceed the price of the equipment itself. In all other respects, cheap Canon devices are not much different from similar products from other companies.
Average price category
In this segment, the company's products most often occupy a leading position. And this is not at all surprising, since for 12-25 thousand you get a wonderful camera, many of whose capabilities are comparable to those for more “sophisticated” models. Let's discuss all this a little more specifically. Firstly, almost all of them even gather in Japan today.
This determines the high quality of both the assembly itself and the components. All other companies have long been using the services of Taiwan or China, which leaves a certain imprint on the quality of products.
Users note not only the excellent quality of shooting, but also the high speed of the latter. What else do the reviews point to? The Canon camera has excellent color rendering quality, the colors are very close to natural. This allows us to recommend this technique for professional and semi-professional shooting, as the result in any case will be excellent.
Other benefits
In addition, even in the mid-price range, this technique is great for shooting high-quality Full-HD video and excellent resolution. If you use a tripod for shooting, then the videos are almost professional quality. This has long been noticed by wedding photographers and other people whose work is associated with the need to make quality materials.
So, those who bought a Canon EOS 600d camera report that the laboriousness of work is sharply reduced, and much more can be done in a day. Of course, this greatly increases the amount of earnings.
After all, with Canon cameras you can not take a separate video equipment, since you will do all the work with the camera! No need to carry a mountain of technology with you, which in the case of fast and dynamic filming is extremely important. In addition, the company's engineers created an excellent noise reduction algorithm. This is also important for professional photographers, since in this case you do not have to spend a lot of time on correcting the resulting pictures in graphic editors.
Many photographers note that thanks to such qualities of the cameras, it is again possible to significantly reduce the time required for final processing of photos. This makes it possible to edit more pictures, getting more money for it.
Professionals note that when you activate the "burst shooting" mode, you need to use a memory card with maximum recording speed, since cheap varieties can simply not be in time. Canon engineers recommend using only those drives that have been officially certified by the company for this purpose.
Highest price category
It includes models whose cost is in the range of 50-200 thousand rubles (and higher). Of course, this kind of technique is chosen very carefully. Most often, there are only two candidates in this class: Canon and Nikon. The percentage of purchases is approximately the same, but we are interested in the opinion of those who still prefer the products of the first company.
What can a Canon camera offer, the price of which far exceeds the cost of a very advanced gaming laptop? A lot! To begin with, almost all of them have “on board” a full range of functions that turn the camera into a full-fledged multimedia center, designed not only to create pictures and videos, but also to transfer them to other devices (Wi-Fi), as well as for their operational processing.
Many photographers immediately warn that it is better to purchase additional battery packs to improve grasp. So two problems are immediately solved: the camera lies better in the hands, and the operating time is significantly increased.
Note that in this price category there is a wide selection of film cameras. For example, Canon EOS 3000. This is the difference between the highest professional segment: photographers and artists prefer the film because it has the most natural color reproduction today. Like many years ago, Canon continues to be the largest company producing high-quality film, so that users have no problems with consumables.
The best models
Now that we have reviewed the average reviews, it is time to cite as an example the most striking and frequently purchased representatives of each family. As in the previous case, we start from the lower price range, since such cameras diverge in the largest print runs.
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
A cheap model, the cost of which rarely exceeds 3.5 thousand rubles. Behind the discreet appearance, pretty good opportunities are hidden: a resolution of 14.1 MPs should not confuse you: in this model, for the last time (apparently), an old and proven technology was used that did not spoil the lens aperture.
Users also really like the good quality at low ISO values, the well-thought-out menu, thanks to which there is really quick access to all the necessary functions, as well as the survivability of the batteries. As for the shortcomings, many photographers complain about the insufficiently convenient body shape (poor grip), the obsolete type of matrix, as well as the lens's predisposition to dirt.
And now we are gradually moving to the middle price range.
Canon EOS 600d
Since we mentioned this model above, we will continue to describe its characteristics based on user reviews. What do photographers say? Firstly, they note a magnificent 18MP sensor, high light sensitivity and shooting speed, which can reach almost four frames per second.
In addition, the Canon EOS 600d received a beautiful display with anti-glare coating, which made working in nature much easier. By the way, this camera is perfect for this kind of shooting, which has earned the widest recognition among biologists and naturalists.
Given that its body is made of metal, polycarbonate and fiberglass, it can withstand even very severe tests. Even after falling from a height of 1.5-2 meters onto a dirt road, the repair of Canon cameras of this model often comes down to sealing cracks in the case. And that already says a lot!
Finally, we will tell you about the representative of the highest price category.
Canon EOS 7D Body
If we discuss the best Canon cameras, then this camera should definitely be one of them. At a cost of 60 thousand rubles, she more than fulfills all the money spent on it. The reviews indicate that the new 18 MPix sensor allows you to take pictures of amazing quality, and the “smart” auto focus selects the shooting mode as adequately as possible even in emergency conditions, when there is simply no time to “aim”. Thus, this option makes it possible not to miss a single more or less significant frame.