ILC Cameras are the new darlings of photography. Pros love them because they're small, powerful and versatile. Novices love them because they allow them to do more with less. Should you invest in an ILC camera? More importantly, what should you know before you do? In this presentation, we look at the benefits - and drawbacks - of interchangeable lens cameras.

1. Spotlight On: ILC Cameras
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Interchangeable Lens Cameras

2. Powerful Camera, Tiny Package
Thanks to small bodies and the ability to change lenses,
Interchangeable Lens Cameras (ILCs) are popular with
pros and novices alike.

3. Changing Lenses
This is what an ILC is all about – the versatility to change
your lenses to get a variety of shots.
 Zoom out with zoom lenses
 Take close-ups with macro lenses
 Shoot professional-quality portraits with 35mm lenses
 Experiment!

4. Going “Mirrorless”
What makes ILCs so small is the lack of the mirror, which
takes up significant room inside most cameras. The
mirror reflects the image the lens picks up through the
viewfinder.
 No mirror = no traditional viewfinder.
 Instead, some mirrorless cameras offer electronic
viewfinders.

5. Best of the Bunch
Which of the ILCs are worth your hard-earned money?
The new Sony Alpha NEX-7 is a
powerful ILC with a lot of bells
and whistles.
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Shoots 10 FPS
Shoots 24.3 Megapixel images
Shoots video in 1080p
Has 25-point autofocus
Has an electronic viewfinder
The Nikon AW1 is as versatile
as they come.
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Waterproof, shockproof and
dustproof
Shoots 15 FPS
Shoots 14.2 Megapixel images
Shoots video in 1080p

6. What To Look For
When shopping for an ILC camera, consider what you need
in terms of functionality. This may include:
 An electronic viewfinder
 The ability to shoot high resolution images
 The ability to shoot in RAW file format
 The ability to shoot quality
 The quality and affordability of compatible lenses.

7. About Cameta
Cameta Camera is a true
brick-and-mortar camera store
in Amityville, NY. We’ve been
selling photography equipment
and distilling advice to professionals
and hobbyists alike more than 25 years.
For more photography tips, visit our blog at
Cameta.com/blog.