There are various types of camera. If you are planning on buying one, then you must know some of the most common types of camera. Hopefully, after reading this article you will be able to find the camera that you are looking for.

Before moving into the types of camera to choose from, let’s know more about the camera itself. What is camera? Camera is an instrument that takes picture of that moment by controlling the amount of light. It was derived from the term ‘camera obscura’ which means dark chamber. Now, let’s move onto the types of camera.

Digital camera:

The digital camera is the camera that captures a still image and a moving image; and stores them in the memory card. The pictures can be copied to computers or deleted as per the requirement of the user. This is one of the famous cameras in the present. You can take as many pictures as the memory card can hold and if you don’t like the images then you can delete it in a click.

Instant camera:

If you don’t want to wait for the pictures to be developed then you can use instant camera. It is also known as Polaroid. It has self-developing films which is easy to use and can develop the pictures that you have taken instantly.

Single-lens Reflex camera (SLR):                                                                                                                  

The SLR is mainly used by professional photographers. It captures high quality and beautiful photographs. It has only one lens which can be used to view and capture the image. It gives you full control on focus and exposure; and it also has interchangeable lens and various accessories.

Single use camera:

The single use camera is that camera that can be used just once. It is made from recyclable cardboard box and has a single film inside. After the film is finished, it needs to be developed to get the pictures. It is cheap and easy to carry. You can use it when you are on vacation or you find it hard to carry heavy cameras.

Video camera:                                                                                                                                                           

The video camera is the camera which captures moving image. You can record the moment or event and then view it later. It is used to capture moving image for television shows or for personal use. There are different types of video camera which can be used to capture the moving image.

Rangefinder camera:

The rangefinder camera is the camera that is used to measure the distance between the camera and subject; and to capture the image in sharp focus. It is mainly used by professional photographers. It has interchangeable lens and gives full control for focus and shutter speed.