What type of camera should you use during your holidays ?
Your summer holiday is fast approaching, but you’re not sure which type of camera is best for immortalising those special moments in time. Knowing which model is best for snapping the various activities you have on your to-do list is not an easy task. Some cameras are easier to handle, others have more complex settings or options specifically tailored to particular environments. But don't worry, we've got you covered! Kodak's teams are here to help snappers choose the right model for their style of photography!
A camera geared to every type of holiday. This guide will tell you all about our flagship models' features, so you can choose the one that will perfectly fit your holiday bill, whether you're headed to the mountains or off on a nautical adventure!
A bridge camera for fantastic holiday shots
When you go on holiday, are you drawn to stunning landscapes, cultural landmarks, and local wildlife or plan to record the milestones during your latest hike? If so, then grab a bridge camera!
So, what is a bridge camera exactly? As the name suggests, this type of device bridges the gap between two camera types: the compact camera and the DSLR camera. A bridge camera is the perfect compromise for amateur photographers who want a slightly more advanced model that's still affordable and easy to use.
So what makes a bridge camera a good holiday photo choice? Put simply, these cameras have settings that ensure superb shots, particularly if you're on the move a lot and likely to come across majestic landscapes or roaming animals! In practical terms, a bridge camera will capture wide angles and its powerful optical zoom means you can easily take shots from a distance.
The great thing about a bridge camera is that its settings can be customised. This means you can adapt your holiday shots to suit the environment and any subjects you want to photograph. Bridge cameras have several modes: manual, scene or automatic. You just need to choose the mode that suits the conditions and the type of photo you want to take. Bridge cameras also make life easy thanks to their predefined settings: landscape, night shots, fireworks, snowy conditions, portraits, animals, etc.
Have a browse through the Kodak catalogue: you'll find bridge cameras with different features, and, in particular, optical zoom ranges that start at 25x and go up to a whopping 52x for the PixPro AZ528!
A compact camera for a no-nonsense travel-friendly device
One of the first constraints when going on holiday is how much luggage you can take. Likewise, if you've planned multi-day hikes, you won't want to lug heavy gear around! Bearing this in mind, you'll need a camera that doesn't take up precious space. The most practical option is to go for a compact camera.
Compact digital cameras have two main features suited to those wanderlust moments: their small size and settings that are easy to configure. A Kodak compact camera means you can travel light while benefiting from superb photo quality and shooting modes that can handle any situation. All the FZ models in our online store are professional quality compact cameras that you can easily slip into your daypack or suitcase. These cameras are equipped with presets that allow you to quickly snap any type of shot, whether you're larking around with the family on the beach or off on a romantic stroll. So, there's no risk of missing that incredible shot with a compact camera, these models are intuitive, small yet powerful and, most of all, reliable! Another handy plus is that compact cameras use AA or rechargeable batteries.
