Sorry if this has been asked before, I couldn’t find a specific enough answer or something that really fit. Is the Canon Powershot SX10 considered a professional camera? I want to take it to sporting events and am curious, I’m also thinking of calling the specific venue I’d go to most often but thought I’d take an opinion or two here. thanks!
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No, it’s just a high end point n shoot.
Professional grade cameras have detachable lenses and a single sheet of glass/mirror over the sensor (hence the term SLR – single lens reflex).
You do not need a permit to use the powershot SX10 at professional events or concerts. My partner uses the SX10 for basketball games etc.
I on the other hand, do require a permit as i have a Canon 5D so am not allowed to use it at events without prior permission in the form of a press pass.
Absolutely not.
It is a competent, amateur, point-and-shoot camera. Anything with a price tag much less than $2,000 for the body alone – with no lens – would have a problem being called “professional”.
However – you do not necessarily need a “profesional” camera to take great shots. If you practice a lot, are critical of your work, even a modest camera can provide some spectacular shots.
Just keep shooting, and don’t get overly concerned about the hardware, but do get concerned about the images.
No, it isn’t considered by photographers as a pro-camera. However it does resemble a DSLR camera which is a pro camera. An uninformed person may mistake it for a pro-camera. As long as you don’t mount a huge flash on it and mount it on a tri-pod you should be ok.
No, it’s a super-zoom point and shoot camera…