What’s the Best Camera for You?

Emily Kamburupitiya

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NEWS FLASH! 😂 Camera shopping doesn’t have to be daunting… it can be fun, like us. ❤️ Speaking of, let us find the right camera for your lifestyle with our easy-peasy quiz.

Our quiz will determine which camera is best suited for you based on your interests, tastes, and budget. We’ve narrShow More

NEWS FLASH! 😂 Camera shopping doesn’t have to be daunting… it can be fun, like us. ❤️ Speaking of, let us find the right camera for your lifestyle with our easy-peasy quiz.

Our quiz will determine which camera is best suited for you based on your interests, tastes, and budget. We’ve narrowed down the best top-rated cameras of the year and boiled it down to questions to pinpoint what you really need. Don’t get stuck reading tons of reviews – just listen to your heart and wallet [oh, and us…obviously]. Ready to give it a shot?! 📸

P.S. Buying for a friend or family member for their [snappy] birthday or other fun occasion? Send them this quiz and see what they get!
We hope you find the cool products shown in this quiz as awesome as we do.
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When it comes to new + cutting technology - do you care if its the newest gadget on the market or are you ok with something that has been tried and true?

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Newest only, please.
I don’t care about the newest on the shelf – older can be better, actually!

Let's talk money... what range is ideal for your dream camera?

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Under $900 – I’m going for “less is more” here.
Between $900 and $1500 – I’m above entry level but looking to dip my toes into the good stuff.
$1,500 – $2,000 – I’m not an expert, but I’m on my way.
$2,000 – $2500 – This ain’t my first rodeo, I’m looking for the best of the best.

Between these two travel locations, which are you most likely to pull out your camera in to snap some photos?

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I prefer taking photos when the weather is awesome outside.
I don't mind taking photos during the rain - after all, it makes for beautiful effects.

How skilled are you with fancy cameras?

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I love to take photos just to capture memories – I’m an enthusiast.
I’d say I’m intermediate – not expert level yet, but definitely not a beginner.
I’m an expert! Let’s geek out over all the technical things.

How important is storage to you?

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I take tons of photos and I don’t want to risk running out of space – the more card slots, the better!
I’m pretty good about downloading frequently – storage is not super important to me.

Any brand preference?

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Nikon all the way baby.
I love Fujifilm.
Sony is where my heart is.
Nah, I’m not committed to any brands.

POP QUIZ... Where does the term "camera" come from anyways?

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It’s a corruption the name “Gamera,” a Japanese monster that often battled Godzilla.
It’s a Greek word that means “lifelike painting.”
It comes from the Latin phrase, “camera obscura.”
I don’t know or care, I came here to find out what camera I’m meant to own.

How important is the art of photography in your life?

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Extremely important. I LIVE for photography.
I love taking quality photos but I don’t consider myself to be a professional by any means.
I’m taking this quiz… That should count for something, right?
I take pictures whenever I get the time to do it.

What's your main interest in photography?

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Actions, sports, cars, bikes, or anything that moves fast. I can nail a hummingbird on 100 meters.
Landscapes, flowers, insects, birds… Nature really shows you the wonders of the world.
Street walking, people, canned shots, everyday life, my dogs, my kids at the park.
Construction, design, studio work, weddings. I’d do well in stock photography.

Which famous photographer do you look up to the most?

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Ansel Adams
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Helmut Newton
Ummm… who?

You're in a [heated] discussion about which family photo is better... Yes, it's possible. The other fool is dead-wrong, and you know it. What do you do?

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Let them ‘win,’ and go with their choice.
Get a second opinion.
Find a way to compromise. Maybe it’s getting two Christmas cards? Or retaking the picture? You’ll figure it out.
Shoot them. NO, not literally…Make light of the situation and take a picture of them getting upset.

A long-awaited new camera is released. Everyone has been raving about it. What is your reaction?

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Start looking up reviews.
Go down to the store and ask a geeky member, or whatever they’re called, to walk you through all the details.
Figure out if you can afford it.
Nothing. You’re not that into the whole thing and just need a working, decent camera for your upcoming trip.

When it comes to taking photos, you work better...

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As an individual. 💯 You don’t want your spouse or friend or anyone else intervening.
With a team. 💯 You don’t really know what you’re doing so it’s nice when someone steps in and helps navigate the camera. You’d rather enjoy the moment anyways.

You need to get the PERFECT shot. Do you typically find yourself...

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Squatting and lying in public?
Positioning yourself in a super weird angle, looking like an absolute fool?
Taking pictures in dangerous situations because… YOLO?
Playing with the lightings in your “studio” [kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, whatever floats your boat]?

We just stole your [future] camera. 😂 Which image-type are we likely to find on it?

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How important is portability to you?

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It’s most important that my new camera does everything I need.
I need to carry my camera around occasionally but I won’t sacrifice features for conveneince.
Image quality and cool features are great and all, but I need something easy to carry around. 💯
I just want the easiest thing to carry around, please.

Most modern cameras take great photos, but not all are created equal. How important is image quality?

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I need the highest quality, most detailed shots humanely [or technologically?] possible.
Image quality is important, but I don’t need to nitpick pixels.
There are other things about the camera that are a lot more important, so let’s focus [pun intended] on those.
Anything better than my smartphone is fine.

Do you plan on selling your photos or using them for professional purposes?

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Yes. I already do, and just need to upgrade my equipment.
I’m just getting started but I do want a camera that can take professional quality photos.
No, it occurred to me and still might be a possibility but right now I just want something that allows me to take better photos for personal uses.
No, I never even thought about it.

How do you feel about new gadgets and technological upgrades/enhancements?

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I’m definitely a ‘gearhead’ and like to stay ahead of the curve.
I follow the latest tech but don’t necessarily need to buy the most cutting-edge equipment.
Point and shoot, that’s how I am. I don’t care about new technology unless it’s really simple to figure out and proves to be very useful for me.

What about taking videos? It this something that is important to you?

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Yes, it’s one of the main reasons I need a new camera.
I do want a camera that takes good videos, but great photos are of the utmost importance.
It’s not really important to me.