There are a lot of cameras available in the market and it can be overwhelming sometimes. In addition to that, the charm of the sales assistant may cause you to be under a spell for overspending and impulsive buying. So, here is the breakdown of the different kinds of cameras being sold. This will help you have a set goal in mind and avoid any chances of being talked into something that you didnt want in the first place.

Of course, we have to start with the basics. How much more simpler can you get than the single use cameras. These are cameras that are typically sold in tourist spots. Theyre also referred to as the disposable cameras. The typically contain a single roll of film, usually colored, and the camera itself is simply made out of cardboard. They only have a single-shutter speed and fixed focus. No fancy macro shots with this one.

Nowadays though, you can buy ones with flash or ones that are waterproof. After you finished the roll of film, you have to take it to be developed and the camera box is recycled. This camera is generally used by tourists who find that there is something wrong with the camera they have. The features of this kind camera are not fit for professional photography.

Then, theres the typical point and shoot camera. You can get the kind with the single or dual focal length or the kind with the zoom. Some models have the fixed focus and some have the infrared auto focusing. The fixed focus is the kind where you have to touch the capture button softly in order to get a good photo. But the infrared auto focusing ones are the kind that focuses automatically.

There are set shooting modes in some models such as the snow setting or the twilight setting. Some cameras even have the red-eye reduction setting. These are perfect for people who are not really into serious photography and just want to take simple but beautiful pictures.

Also, there are the Single Lens Reflex cameras or the SLRs. These are the big and bulky cameras that people lug around. As the name implies, it has just one lens for viewing and creating the photo. The SLR gives you full control of the focus and exposure which is why it is typically used by professional photographers.

SLR cameras can upgraded, in a way, by adding different accessories such as different lenses or even an add-on flash. Some SLRs even have the auto-focus feature and can be set in different shooting modes for faster and easier photography.

There are still other cameras available such as the rangefinder or the twin lens reflex cameras but these are typically used by those who are actually pursuing a serious career in photography. Also, there are other, more artsy, cameras such as the lomography cameras which take distorted pictures that give an artistic effect to any photo you take.

Basically, when youre looking for a camera, you have to do some research as to which kind of camera fits your job and your lifestyle. Once you have done so, then, no sales assistant can force you into going home with something that you dont need.