There are tons of different kinds of cameras out there. Some of us might simply just put up with something because it’s the easiest thing to work with. But honestly, you’re bound to find joy in a ton of different varieties of cameras. So we dove into our archives to look at some of the coolest cameras and make you aware of the different kinds that are out there.
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An Optical Viewfinder SLR Style
Who’s It Right For?: The photographer that wants to create images and look directly through a viewfinder. Truly, late DSLRs had pretty terrible viewfinders. The older cameras, like the Nikomat EL, were phenomenal. If you want the clearest viewfinder possible, dive into the past.
Optical Viewfinder SLR With Interchangeable Parts
Who’s It Right For?: These cameras are incredible for any photographer who wants to attach different parts on or off. The Hasselblad 501C and Nikon F2 are great examples here.
SLR-Style Mirrorless
Who’s It Right For?: The wide majority of photographers these days work with cameras like these. They’re alright, we guess.
Rangefinder Style Mirrorless
Who’s It Right For?: These are a style of cameras that are being called out for more and more. But so many people do not understand how to use them. The biggest thing is that the viewfinder is off to the side.
Rangefinder with an Optical Viewfinder
Who’s It Right For?: The Leica M series of cameras are consistently some of the most used by so many documentary and street photographers. But honestly, there isn’t a thing that a rangefinder can’t do.
A TLR
Who’s It Right For?: These are arguably some of the coolest kinds of cameras around. You have to look down into it and focus the lens through the viewfinder in a similar way that you would with an optical viewfinder.
A Point and Shoot
Who’s It Right For?: The person that wants to work with a single lens and never bother changing it. Or someone that just wants a bit more simplicity. Pick this up if you’re very confident about the type of work that you’re doing.