Beginner Ccd sensor vs cmos

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I heard that buying an older camera with a ccd sensor would be a good option apparently so I wanted to ask what are the pros and cons of the ccd?

Thank you
 
Nikon photographer said:
Petapixel did a good article a few years ago, well worth a read

petapixel.com

What is the Difference Between a CCD and CMOS Camera Sensor?

The Ultimate Explainer: The differences between the two sensors and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Excellent read.

I suppose the real answer for the OP though would be that whilst CCD sensors have a certain look that might be difficult to reproduce, the difference between a 15 yr old DSLR and a modern mirrorless camera is night and day.

In 20+ years of owning digital cameras, I’ve never wanted to back to the ‘last’ camera, let alone one from so far back.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of driving a classic car, it puts a proper smile on your face in a way driving a modern car can’t compete with. But which one would we choose to do every day?
 
They have a somewhat nostalgic 'look' which can be appealing, but as a main camera it would feel limiting with rather poor low light performance being a particular issue.
Also autofocus has vastly improved the last few years.
 
Jimb33 said:
Ok thank you guys
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I’ve just looked at the Canon line and you’d need a 25 yr old camera to find one with a ccd. :oops: :$

I suspect the advice came from someone who’s not bought a camera for 20 years or more.
 
They definitely teach you to manage light levels, which is a good skill to develop. There is a lot less leeway if you get it wrong. They also look more like film, which is nice.

But they might put you off as it makes things much harder. Poor light needs a flash. The later Nikon CCD cameras like D200/D80/D3000 are okay as long as you just want to take pictures in good light. For sports and wildlife forget it unless you are really good.

If you have a look here:

ww.dpreview.com/reviews/studio-compare

You can compare a CCD D3000 against other reasonably modern cameras to see both the bright colours at ISO 100 and crappy noise at higher ISO.

A camera from 2010 onwards would be much easier and less restrictive to start with.
 
I have two cameras that have CCD sensors in them, one from 2001, which even today can match many newer cameras for AF abilities.

However they do have their down sides, once past 400-800ISO then the noise can get intrusive and, yes, as others have pointed out newer cameras are probably easier to use with their improved AF and low light ability.

Would I get rid of my CCD cameras?

No.

Would I advise someone to buy one?

Maybe, if you already have a camera that has more flexibility.
 
Hi, I have been using a Leica M9, which has a CCD sensor, since 2010, and still do. I am quite happy with my M9. So much so, that I bought another one.

The M9 has nice colours, because the sensor has been developed by KODAK. Later Leica Ms have CMOS sensors, and some Leica users like the M9 colours better.

But: My SONYs and NIKONs (both with CMOS sensors) have better high ISO performance. So, I do not only use Leica.
 
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