How to choose suitable photographic equipment?

1. Your own needs.

Photographic equipment ranges from less than 5,000 yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. The grades are very clear. But before buying, you must ask yourself what you are using this equipment to take. If it is just for fun or travel, , it is recommended that a mirrorless camera or small digital camera is enough. If you plan to have a passion for photography, then choose a SLR.

2. Consider your own endurance.

There is a joke in the photography industry: "Three generations will be poor at photography, but a SLR will ruin their life", which means that photography is a very expensive hobby. Equipment does not have to be expensive. You must make a plan according to your own financial resources and purchase equipment step by step. For example, the first step is to buy what kind of SLR body, and then consider what kind of lens to buy first. Is it a wide-angle lens or a zoom lens? What equipment should I buy next? Most enthusiasts gather equipment step by step, except of course the rich.

3. When purchasing equipment, you must choose your preferred brand.

The reason for this is that after entering a family, it is difficult to make other choices. The equipment is not universal between each other, from lenses to flashes to shutter cables. Therefore, the choice of brand is also more important.

4. Understand which direction you want to develop.

For example, whether you like scenery, humanities, sketches, or still lifes, understanding your own preferences is also critical to choosing the first piece of equipment. For landscapes, you should consider a wide-angle lens, and once you are proficient in it, consider a mid-telephoto lens; for portraits, you should consider a wide-aperture lens to ensure the blurring ability of the background.