I Need Information on a Studio Portrait Camera

SLR cameras are suitable for portrait photography.

Take a picture of a child and they want to immediately see their image. Adults are also fascinated with having their image captured. As a portrait photographer, you have the task of not only accomplishing that, but creating images that your friends, family and customers are happy with. Your camera helps you accomplish this task.

Identification

The most common type of camera used by portrait photographers is the SLR, or single lens reflect camera. An SLR works by quickly moving a mirror away from the camera sensor to create an image. Both film and digital SLR cameras have removable and interchangeable lenses, making these professional-quality cameras easy to identify.

Benefits

SLR cameras offer the most control over the settings and features on your camera, making them ideal for portrait photography. Photo settings like aperture and shutter speed help create various effects in portraiture, such as softened features and a blurred background. SLR cameras also take many shots in quick sequence, allowing minute variations in expression for capture.

Expert Insight

The most effective lenses for a studio portrait camera are between the 33 and 66 mm range. Cameras that are not fully-functioning SLR cameras may take quality studio portraits, but they will not offer the range of advantages that a professional grade SLR camera will. In addition, even the most expensive studio portrait camera will not make up for poor lighting in the shooting environment.

References

• SLR Photography Guide: What Does SLR Stand For in Digital Cameras
• Digital SLR Guide: What is the Best Portrait Lens?
• Maryanne Strange; Professional Photographer; Mt. Pleasant, Utah