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Full frame sensor

Full-frame image sensor

The full-frame sensor is often used by advanced and professional photographers.

  • Thanks to its large size, it catches a lot of light
  • You can take clear photos in dark situations
  • Wide viewing angle
  • You can enlarge photos easily
  • Often in a higher price range

Non full-frame sensors

APS-C and MFT image sensor

This includes APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensors. These are suitable for starting and professional photographers.

  • Included in starter models and advanced models SLR and mirrorless cameras
  • Image is more zoomed in, so you can really focus on your subject
  • Photos can be enlarged easily
  • Takes less clear photos in dark situations than a full-frame sensor

Sensors for compact cameras

Image sensors compact cameras

This includes 1-inch and 1/2.3-inch sensors. These are often suitable for starting photographers.

  • Included in compact cameras, action cameras, and drones
  • A 1-inch sensor is relatively large for small cameras
  • You can enlarge photos more easily than smartphone photos
  • Takes the least clear photos in dark situations

The exposure triangle: the 3 most important manual settings

Shutter speed

Shutter speed

The shutter speed determines how long the lens opening of the camera is exposed to light. With a long shutter speed, the shutter stays open longer, so more light can fall on your sensor. You can also use the shutter speed to freeze moments, or to create the illusion of movement.

Aperture

Aperture

The aperture determines the opening of the lens. The larger the opening, the more light falls on the sensor at the same time. In addition, the aperture determines the depth of field. A larger lens opening results in a smaller depth of field. This allows you to focus on your subject and create a blurry background.

ISO

ISO values

The ISO value indicates the light sensitivity of the sensor in your camera. You can raise the ISO value in situations with low light. That way, the sensor catches the available light more easily. A high ISO value does result in more noise in your image, so don't raise it too much.

Photo inspiration

Landscape photography

You can take a landscape photo with a wide-angle lens. Thanks to its wide image angle, you can fit broad landscapes in 1 photo.

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Advice on landscape lenses

With a wide-angle lens, you can easily take photos of a broad landscape. Keep in mind that the edge of your photo can distort.

Advice on landscape lenses

Inspiration tips

If you take photos of mountains, use the nature or the surroundings on the foreground to create depth in your photo.

Tips for landscape photography

Sports photography

You can take photos of sports with a telephoto lens. This way, you bring the action closer, while you stay safely on the side.

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Advice on lenses for sports photography

Sports photography is about freezing the moment. For this, you need a lens that allows enough light to go through.

Advice on lenses for sports photography

Inspiration tips

If you use a long shutter speed and move the lens along with your subject, you create the illusion of speed.

Tips for sports photography

Macro photography

Macro photography is about taking photos of small details which you can barely see with the naked eye.

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Advice on macro lenses

The focal distance, the magnification factor, and the aperture are important features of a macro lens.

Inspiration tips

Practice in advance with manually focusing. With a short focal distance, the autofocus might not focus well.

Portrait photography

Use a lens with a small aperture number when you make a portrait. That way, you can part the person from the background.

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Advice on portrait lenses

Most photographers use a 50 or 85mm lens for portrait photography. This way, you won't have any distortion.

Advice on portrait lenses

Inspiration tips

Choose a comfortable composition and play around with the depth of field. Make sure you always have the eyes in focus.

Tips for portrait photography

Street photography

The term 'street photography' is very broad. This type of photography is all about taking a photo at the right moment.

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Advice on lenses for street photography

For street photography, you can use a compact and fast lens, like a 35mm prime lens. This way, you can easily take it with you.

Advice on lenses for street photography

Inspiration tips

Challenge yourself when you go out on the street. Look for repetition in your photo, or combine colors.

Tips for street photography

Architecture photography

You can take photos of architecture with a wide-angle lens. Thanks to the wide image angle, it's easy to take photos of tall buildings.

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Advice on architecture lenses.

In the city, you can use a wide-angle zoom lens, so you can easily switch between different focal lengths.

Advice on architecture lenses.

Inspiration tips

Keep the lines in your photo straight when you take photos of buildings. Otherwise, it looks like the building in your photo is falling over.

Tips for architecture photography

Camera of the month

Professional camera for photography lovers

Want to lift your photography and videography to a higher level? The Nikon Z6 III is a suitable camera for you. Thanks to the semi-stacked image sensor, you can photograph with up to 60 images per second, so you can effectively capture activity moments or animals. You can capture a lot of different subjects with the included 24 - 70mm zoom lens, from landscapes to portraits. That's useful on your travels.

Lotte Mirrorless camera expert.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions Frequently given answers.
Frequently asked questions Frequently given answers.

Which type of camera suits me?

There are various types of cameras to choose from. Each type of camera has its advantages and disadvantages while photographing. In this article, we've compiled a list of pros and cons for you.

What are the best cameras for beginners?

Are you a starter photographer and don't know which camera to buy? We've made a selection of 6 starter cameras.

What are ISO values ​​and when do you use them?

The ISO value decides the light sensitivity of your sensor. For a photo with good lighting, the sensor needs enough light. If you're at a location where there's not a lot of light, like inside or at night, you can raise the ISO value. This makes the sensor more light sensitive, so it catches more light.

How do you choose a vlog camera?

If you're looking for a vlog camera, there are several things you should keep in mind. Some important specifications for a vlog camera are the image quality, a tiltable screen, image stabilization, an external microphone jack, focus, and livestreaming. We'll explain why you need these specifications here.

What's the difference between a mirrorless camera and an SLR camera?

These days, you can do just as much with a mirrorless cameras as with an SLR camera. Both cameras have good sensors with which you can take photos and videos in various lighting situations. An SLR camera has an optic viewfinder. This allows you to look at the scene through the mirror. A mirrorless camera has an electronic viewfinder, so you're basically looking at a small screen. With a mirrorless camera, you can generally take more pictures per second. This is great for sports and action photography, for example.

What's the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom?

With optical zoom, you can bring a subject closer because of moving lens elements. You do this before you capture the photo. With digital zoom, you enlarge a part of the image, which can cause quality loss.
 

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