Bridge Cameras

A bridge camera offers you the convenience of, point & shoot digital cameras with the near performance of a DSLR. Bridge cameras, as  the name suggests serves to bridge the gap between point & shoots and SLR’s.  The major difference between Bridge and SLR digital cameras is that the former comes with interchangeable lenses. Another major differentiation between the two is that Bridge cameras do not use a mirror system. Camera India has been slow to adopt Bridge cameras but the trend is fast picking up. A Bridge camera gives you DSLR style set of exposure modes, metering patterns and file formats without the additional weight and maintenance hassles. The biggest advantage of using a Bridge camera is the addition of  the telephoto zoom lens, something you will have to pay 2-3 times more in case of a DSLR lens.

The fixed lens arrangements means you don’t have to worry about dust getting in your sensor. Digital camera photography is finding the best camera that fits your needs, so if you feel constrained by your point & shoot but don’t feel ready for a  DSLR, a Bridge camera might just be the best buy for you.  Bridge camera is a trend that has taken off in the past few years, thanks to a growing number of photography enthusiasts who felt restricted by their point & shoot yet not ready to deal with the hassle of lugging around s. a DLSR.  There are quite a few professional cameras photographers who use Bridge cameras for casual photography. Bridge cameras usually have cropped image sensor which allows them to have greater zoom range. The main benefits of a Bridge camera are size, weight and the amazing focal range. Some Bridge cameras are also capable of accommodating lens modifiers for macro and wide angle shots.

 As with all things, a Bridge camera comes with its share of cons, the vital one is the lack of an optical view finder, also some may find the increased shutter lag to be a deterrent. If you want a camera that is good for video recording and plan to buy video camera,  be advised that a Bridge camera is not the best option for video recording.  Night photography is another area that Bridge camera might not handle too well. The Bridge camera is not everyone, there is not best camera, it all boils down to personal preference, try experimenting with few digital cameras and pick the one that best suits your needs.