Which camera to choose ?
Choosing a camera is not easy task, there are so many models !
Film cameras, bridges, compacts and instant cameras are all meet different needs and budgets. Also, the choice of your camera depends on a number of parameters that are important to understand before getting started.
When George Eastman founded Kodak in 1888, he wanted to make a complex and technical process accessible to everyone. Today, Kodak continues to provide amateur and professional photographers with quality equipment and expert advice.
Do you want to buy your first camera or change your old model ? Follow our tips to choose a model that suits your needs.
Understand the types of cameras
To choose your camera, it's essential to understand the characteristics of each camera. Kodak offers four main types of camera: film, bridge, compact and instant. So let's look at the elements that differentiate each of these models.
Film camera
The film camera is one of the historical models of photography. This type of camera was widely used before the advent of digital models, which is why it is often said that the film camera is the precursor of the digital camera. What differentiates film cameras from digital cameras is the presence of a roll of film. This film captures light and contains a small quantity of silver.
A film camera enables you to take colour photos, but also black-and-white photos with a suitable film. A large proportion of film cameras have a 35mm sensor format, which enables them to produce high-quality images. Unlike digital cameras, film cameras are better adapted to light, and also have a flash that can be used for indoor photography, for example.
Note that when we talk about film and analogue cameras, we're really talking about two similar things. And don't forget that the film cameras you'll find at Kodak are reusable: you'll find the right film for each of the models we offer on our website.
Bridge camera
The function of the bridge camera is to "bridge the gap" between two models of camera: the compact and the DSLR. Larger than a compact, the bridge is the most accessible option for discovering a more advanced mode of photography. Reflex and hybrid cameras, are more complex models to use.
The specificity of the bridge camera is its zoom, which is not interchangeable and offers great deal of shooting flexibility, especially for distant subjects.
There are, of course, different zooms: on our site, you'll find optical zooms of 25X, but also zooms of up to 90X! Bridge cameras are renowned for their ergonomics, with a good grip and easy access to adjustment buttons.
