System cameras

System cameras

A system camera is a more complex version of a normal camera, where certain parts, mainly the lens, can be changed to suit the shooting situation. Different brands also have different accessories, but basic lenses such as wide-angle, prime and telephoto lenses are available from all the major manufacturers.

In the system camera, other accessories include, for example lightning, microphones and other sound recorders, video recorders, memory cards and acute. 

There are two main types of system camera, mirrorless and mirrorless. The first of these is the traditional construction, which has been used since the first 35mm cameras. Mirrorless camera as the name implies, contains a mirror and a prism through which the image enters the viewfinder, showing what the lens sees. This mechanics is comparable to a telescope. In a mirrorless camera, you cannot see the exposure in real time (although an exposure meter is commonly found in the viewfinder).

Mirrorless camera is a more modern version of a system camera. The camera does not include a mirror or any related accessories. The sensor of a mirrorless camera is directly visible when the lens is removed from the camera. The sensor reads data directly from the lens, and forms a real-time image in the camera's viewfinder. The advantages of a mirrorless camera include this real-time image, where adjustments to exposure and white balance are directly visible to the user. Modern mirrorless cameras have also evolved so much that focusing is now more reliable on these cameras.

System camera for the beginner

For the beginner photographer, we strongly recommend mirrorless shooting. With these cameras, you can see directly what kind of image you're going to take. ”What you see is what you get” is apt. When you change the exposure, aperture or sensitivity, the camera reacts directly on the screen and you know exactly what kind of picture you're getting.

If at all possible, a beginner should start with a budget of around €1000. For that you can get a very functional camera, and a lens to go with it.

System camera for video

All of today's smartphones are also suitable for video, but there are also models that are specifically dedicated to video and offer much more features.

Video models include features such as:

• Unlimited recording length
• Better slow motion modes such as 4K 120fps
• Better display
• Better quality codecs and colour schemes
• More interfaces such as HDMI, microphone, audio, etc.

A good example of a system camera dedicated entirely to video is the Sony FX3.

At Foto Monza you can get all the system cameras and accessories from the major camera manufacturers. As photographers, we also know how to use, guide and recommend the right camera for you.

You can also ask us for a quote for a system camera - [email protected]

If need and budget don't match, we also offer an excellent range of second-hand cameras, at all price points. 

See examples of our product ranges:

• Canon system cameras
• Nikon system cameras
• Sony system cameras
• Olympus system cameras
• Panasonic system cameras
• Fujfilm system cameras