Outdoor shots have more variables than an indoor portrait.
With the array of cameras available to the novice and professional photographer, it's very rarely the brand or type of camera that makes the picture. More often, the camera features and the photographer know-how creates the best shot. If you know that you're going to have the opportunity for some amazing outdoor shots, choosing a camera that has the right features means you'll get the best possible picture in conditions that can change without a moment's notice.
Beginners
If you're a beginner, you don't need a ton of features to get a great outdoor shot. Instead, look for a camera that offers different scenes rather than different settings. Scenes are preloaded settings for different lighting and movement conditions that help you get the best shot without having to adjust the camera yourself. Digital cameras often have settings for outdoors, sunsets, snow conditions, beach lighting and other conditions. Just changing your camera to the most applicable scene gives you the best results in both taking pictures and filming outside.
Panoramic Features
Even if you don't have a camera with a wide-angle lens, you don't have to miss some amazing panoramic shots of your favorite destinations. Some cameras offer a feature known as stitching. To use the stitching feature, you take two or three pictures of a panoramic view by moving from left to right. Then, the camera stitches those three pictures together to create one panoramic scene, which is ideal for capturing stunning outdoor scenery.
Shutter Speed and ISO
As you become more comfortable in your photography skills and upgrade to a more advanced camera, you're ready to start adjusting some of the settings for each shot. A good camera for shooting advanced photos outdoors is one that allows you to adjust both the ISO -- which stands for International Standards Organization and is the measure used for film speed and light sensitivity -- and the shutter speed. Increasing your camera's shutter speed helps to capture fast movement, while slowing the speed helps create blur. Adjusting a camera's ISO controls how much light energy is absorbed by the camera's sensor, making a high ISO better for dim or low-light conditions and a lower ISO for bright conditions.
Camera Shopping
Whether you're in the market for a camera, a video camera or a combination of both, it's important to physically test a few different options. Even if you plan top purchase online, head to an electronics store and ask a salesman specifically about outdoor photography and recommendations based on your level of expertise. By knowing the characteristics of a camera, you can zone in on a few comparable models that help bring your photos and film to life.
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