Types of Camera

1. Digital Cameras

• DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex)

How it works: Uses a mirror to reflect light from the lens to an optical viewfinder.

Best for: Professional and enthusiast photographers.

Example: Canon EOS 90D, Nikon D7500.

• Mirrorless Cameras

How it works: No mirror; uses electronic viewfinder or LCD screen.

Best for: Versatile photography with compact size.

Example: Sony Alpha a6400, Canon EOS R7.

• Point-and-Shoot Cameras

How it works: Fully automatic, built-in lens, easy to use.

Best for: Casual photography and travel.

Example: Canon PowerShot SX740 HS, Sony Cyber-shot WX500.

• Bridge Cameras

How it works: Fixed lens with long zoom range, DSLR-like body.

Best for: All-in-one shooting without changing lenses.

Example: Panasonic Lumix FZ80, Nikon Coolpix B600.

• 360 Cameras

How it works: Dual lenses to capture 360-degree photos/videos.

Best for: VR content, immersive media.

Example: Insta360 One X2, GoPro Max.

2. Film Cameras

• SLR (Film)

How it works: Uses 35 mm film, similar to digital DSLR in mechanics.

Example: Canon AE -1, Nikon FM 2.

• Rangefinder Cameras

How it works: Uses a rangefinder focusing system, not through the lens.

Example: Leica M6, Canonet QL 17 GIII.

• Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR)

How it works: Two lenses (viewing and taking), usually medium format film.

Example: Rolleiflex 2.8F, Yashica Mat-124G.

   

• Instant Cameras

How it works: Prints photo immediately after taking it.

Example: Fujifilm Instax Mini 11, Polaroid Now+.

3. Specialty Cameras

• Action Cameras

Use: Designed for sports, adventure, and compact mounts.

Example: GoPro Hero 12, DJI Osmo Action.

• Underwater Cameras

Use: Waterproof design for underwater photography.

Example: Olympus Tough TG -6, Sea Life Micro 3.0.

• Thermal Cameras

Use: Captures infrared heat rather than visible light.

Example: FLIR One Pro (for smartphones), Seek Thermal Reveal Pro.

• Security Cameras (CCTV)

Use: Surveillance in homes, businesses.

Example: Arlo Pro 5, Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LSU.

• Drone Cameras

Use: Mounted on drones for aerial photography.

Example: DJI Air 3, Autel Robotics EVO Nano+.

• Dash Cams

Use: Record driving, accidents, or road views.

Example: Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2, Nextbase 522GW.

4. Professional & Industrial Cameras

• Medium Format Cameras

Use: Very high-resolution, professional fashion or landscape work.

Example: Fujifilm GFX 100, Hasselblad X2D.

• Large Format Cameras

Use: Uses sheet film; ultra-high detail, usually studio-based.

Example: Linhof Technika, Toyo 45 AII.

   

• Scientific Cameras

Use: High-speed, low light, or microscopic imaging.

Example: Phantom VEO 710 (high-speed), Am Scope MU1803 (microscope camera).