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For single portrait shots, photograph your subject with a large aperture and long focal length. Keep the camera rock-steady when shooting in low light conditions – use a tripod if possible. When shooting in urban locations, use as much natural light as possible. Allow plenty of time to set up for sunrise and sunset shots. For big landscape shots, use an aperture setting of f8 for wide depth of field.

Sure, your smartphone packs an advanced camera system for point and-click convenience on the spur-of-the-moment. But if you really want to capture the great Aussie outdoors in all its magnificence and make those special family moments really shine, a dedicated digital camera takes photography to the next level. Words Scott Hocking T he difference between shooting with a smartphone camera and using a dedicated digital camera can be of field. You can also interchange the lenses for different focal lengths (angle of view and magnification). CAPTURING THE MOMENT

memory cards so you can keep snapping away when the camera’s internal memory is full.

DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras These are the main options when looking for a digital camera, and the one you choose depends on your budget and how serious you want to get with photography. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras use a mirror to reflect light entering the lens, whereas mirrorless models use a digital sensor to capture light. The lack of a mirror makes these cameras lighter and more portable. Unlike DSLR cameras that have an optical viewfinder (OVF), mirrorless cameras use an electronic viewfinder (EVF) to capture the image, which is previewed on an LED screen in real time (just like a smartphone camera). Consequently, a mirrorless uses more power, so if battery life is a prime consideration, a DSLR’s will last longer. Mirrorless cameras can have faster shooting speeds are a popular choice for their ease of use, making them a good entry-level camera for budding photographers and content creators.

analogous to the quality uptick between Full HD and 4K Ultra HD. Digital cameras are the 4K of photography – and can capture video in that very format – enhancing image quality, fine details and vivid natural colours to give your photos and videos a more professional sheen. Digital cameras give you more control over settings and have bigger sensors to capture more light – which is ideal for low light shots – and adjustable apertures for better depth

With a dedicated camera you can have fun expanding and perfecting your photography skills when out and about. And when it comes to post-production, digital cameras support RAW – a file format larger than JPEG – for uncompressed image data, allowing you greater scope to process it in creative ways. You can also accessorise by adding a tripod to your camera kit for better stability and framing of shots, and it’s a good idea to pack SD

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5 things to look for in a digital camera Compact, lightweight design and the right fit for your grip High frame rates and good auto focus A large sensor for shooting in low light conditions Eye tracking mode to always keep the subject’s face in focus Interchangeable lenses for greater flexibility Buying Checklist

Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16–50mm VR lens Perfect for vlogging Eye Detection 4K video recording Up to 125 mins of continuous video recording Vari-angle touchscreen

Sony Alpha A7C II Full Frame Mirrorless Camera [Body Only] Live streaming in up to 4K Eye Detection Continuous still shooting up to 10fps AI movement recognition High-precision image stabilisation

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