How Do You Buy A Digital Camera?
Just about everyone owns or uses a digital camera these days. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy with their choice. This is because certain basics are not followed when buying the camera. When camera owners are asked how they went about making their selection, the responses sometimes include:
- I liked it so I bought it
- It was cheap or affordable
- I needed a camera and didn’t have time to check around
With so many manufacturers, it is obvious that all cameras are not the same. As such, by not doing your homework before buying, you may end up being disappointed. Using the following guidelines when purchasing a camera could prevent dissatisfaction later on.
Tips on Choosing a Digital Camera
Before going out to buy a digital camera, decide on the following beforehand:
- How much you can afford to spend. This will be a main deciding factor.
- What type of pictures will you be taking?
- Are you a professional or hobbyist: It is a given that a professional will need a much better quality digital camera than an amateur.
- What kind of conditions are you most likely to be taking pictures in: This will determine the type of zoom and flash you will need to get.
In addition it is good to determine the amount of memory that you will want. If you plan on taking lots of pictures it would be worthwhile to get a digital camera that uses a memory card. Of course, the pixel rating is also a significant factor in choosing a camera. In most cases anything above three megapixels is good, but the higher the pixels the better the picture quality.
It is always advisable to get a camera with a glass lens rather than plastic. Other features to pay particular attention to as well are:
- Battery life, in fact it might be better to get rechargeable batteries
- Portability; not everyone wants a camera that they can shove in a purse or back pocket, but some persons will. Smaller cameras are ideal for portability, but larger ones will need special places for storage.
- The type of software that comes with the installation CD. Many will offer good photo editing programs.
Finally, ask others their opinions. This will get you lots of information as to which digital cameras to avoid and which ones have the best features.
Are you looking for a digital camera but confused by all the features, doodads and tech talk? Here’s some help in sorting out what’s the best one for you. • While brand names can help you make a decision based on reliability or quality of picture, remember that sometimes an inexpensive camera will satisfy your needs as well as a more expensive one. • Decide if you want a point and shoot or a digital SLR: Are you comfortable with wading through menus to change basic settings? Or would you rather just press a button? Point and shoot digital cameras may be easier to use, but digital SLR cameras provide you with much more creative control. • Get a grip: Even some larger cameras have uncomfortably small hand grips. The grip should just fill the inside curve of your fingers. Many small cameras have no grip at all. Will you get a major finger cramp just trying to hold on? • Don’t get too hung up on the megapixels: The quality of the pixels is the main difference in image quality. A high quali
