Pros and cons of prosumer camera with DSLR and compact cameras

Everyone would agree that photographs can brilliantly produced by professional photographers and using a DSLR camera, although it is not always true. The man behind the camera is the key to a successful extraordinary photos. Also not everyone is choosing a DSLR camera with a certain reason, mainly because of its size, feels heavier, and more expensive than a pocket camera or compact camera.

 

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70. Image: fotozzoom.com

There are many people who also do not like the type of the camera, and they want to get a camera that is a combination, there are at least a camera that can bridge from a compact camera, professional camera or DSLR camera. 

That's why the company famous cameras such as Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony or Olympus has long been producing cameras that can bridge these special needs. Now you can choose prosumer camera (kamera prosumer), or more commonly referred to as super-zoom camera, and in general photography the writers who call this type of camera as a bridge camera.

A bridge camera often referred to as a prosumer camera, and usually also called super zoom camera. Prosumer camera does have a special feature, in which a long zoom lens is a standard package, so users do not need to bother to change the lens. Prosumer camera or super zoom camera is versatile, and very pleasant to use as a holiday, even very appropriate for everyday use. If you want to use it for business purposes, then the prosumer camera is definitely the right choice. If you need, you can get this type of camera that has been equipped with Wi-Fi, so you can quickly upload your photos to your office or to various social media networks like facebook or twitter, quickly and easily.

Another characteristic of prosumer cameras are smaller, and certainly lighter than DSLR cameras. This type of camera is also not interchangeable lens change, because it is designed that way so that you do not make a fuss when you are traveling for leisure or business trip. Of course it is very practical and comfortable, because you do not need to carry an extra lens.

 

Samsung WB2200F Smart Camera. Image: technopops.com

Now you can choose prosumer camera with a super zoom lens with an incredible range, for example, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP with 60x optical zoom lens. You can also choose the Samsung WB2200F "Super Bridge Long Zoom" camera, also with a 60x optical zoom lens. If you want other brands such as Sony, Canon or Olympus, then you can maximize the Google search engine to examine the super zoom camera that fit your style and your needs.

Technically speaking, you also need to know the other characteristic of prosumer camera or a bridge camera. If you see the size of the circle lenses, prosumer tend to be smaller than DSLR cameras and larger than the compact camera. This is because the size of the sensor used is smaller than the DSLR camera, and bigger than a pocket camera. This is related to the ability of the camera to process the images. The bigger the sensor, then the better the images generated by a camera.

If you want to be serious with prosumer camera, then you could also act as a professional photographer. Lately prosumer camera has a button to make the photos manually. You also can set the aperture, ISO, and shutter speed manually. Prosumer camera or super zoom cameras can also be used to make a video in Full-HD resolution with maximizing the Live View feature.

Thus, if you want a camera that is practical for a variety of needs, then the cheaper price you can enjoy a blend of a compact camera with a DSLR camera in one package, both used for shooting automatically or if you want to make a photo manually, just like a photographer professional.