good camera for website use?
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Looking at investing in a camera that will produce good pics (and occasional video) for website use. Don't trust myself with the Android phone. Like the look of things like the Sony A6400 compact but not so keen on the price. Not really into big traditional design SLRs unless they're good value. Any thoughts? TIA
Edited by Blackpuddin on Thursday 1st August 09:31
what element of website use?
- from a resolution perspective then any camera on the market will do - resolution on websites is low, on cameras is high, so no issues there...
- equally, most cameras in the hand of a competent photographer will get images which can be used professionally - the photographer bringing the skills, not the kit... I have pro Nikon kit, but have used an iphone for photos for web and print - all modern kit is phenomenally good if you know what you are doing...
If you have special needs (wide angle shots / low light shots / ability to separate focus between foreground and background / etc.) then the average mobile phone won't deliver, but you can use any cheap DSLR, or a range of modern compacts... I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MZ2MBMB (Canon Powershot G9 X Mark II) last Autumn - other than a lack of telephoto lense it is superb - small and easy to use...
- from a resolution perspective then any camera on the market will do - resolution on websites is low, on cameras is high, so no issues there...
- equally, most cameras in the hand of a competent photographer will get images which can be used professionally - the photographer bringing the skills, not the kit... I have pro Nikon kit, but have used an iphone for photos for web and print - all modern kit is phenomenally good if you know what you are doing...
If you have special needs (wide angle shots / low light shots / ability to separate focus between foreground and background / etc.) then the average mobile phone won't deliver, but you can use any cheap DSLR, or a range of modern compacts... I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MZ2MBMB (Canon Powershot G9 X Mark II) last Autumn - other than a lack of telephoto lense it is superb - small and easy to use...
It would be for a biggish editorial-based website. I would prioritise portability and ease of use over features. The full-tilt screen of the 6400 Sony appeals as there will be times when it would be useful to do selfies with other people. Plus it appears to have a simpler interface than the 6000, with a touchscreen that I think I might prefer over multiple button-pressing to get through menu hierarchies.
Edited by Blackpuddin on Thursday 1st August 10:25
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