A Basic Digital Camera Buying Guide
Every year, more and more cameras are being produced by camera manufacturers.
They differ in design, features, price, and more, which makes buying a new digital camera confusing, especially for the non-techie.
Lack of knowledge needn't be a problem.
Help is available, ranging from very basic to very complex.
Here is a basic list of some of the things you need to consider when buying a digital camera: 1.
How many megapixels do you really need? More advanced cameras come packed with more pixels.
But before shelling out tons of money for that gazillion megapixel camera, keep in mind that there are other factors you need to take into account before buying a camera.
One study showed that most people, even experts, cannot see the difference between the prints of pictures taken by a 5 megapixel and a 10-megapixel camera.
2.
How much memory do you need? Are you the type of person who prefers to store your images on your camera instead of your computer? If that's the case, then you need to buy additional memory cards for your camera.
Adding memory would be especially important if you're a professional photographer using a digital SLR.
Cameras of this type use up more memory to store high-quality pictures than do average digital cameras.
3.
What kind of batteries will the camera use? Batteries are the lifeline of a digital camera.
When you buy the camera, you should make sure that back-up additional batteries are readily available just in case your camera suddenly refuses to work and indicates the batteries are dead (which usually happens when you least expect it).
You should also consider buying rechargeable batteries since they save more money than the single-use variety.
4.
Does the camera come with a carrying case? Especially if you are putting a significant amount of money into your camera, you will want to have a carrying case.
The case will protect your camera when it is not in use and will make it much more convenient for you to carry the camera when you are going on a picture-taking excursion.
Cases vary from very flimsy soft-shell varieties to good, solid, molded cases of hard plastic or other material.
The kind you choose will depend on the kinds of conditions you will be dealing with in your photographic efforts.
They differ in design, features, price, and more, which makes buying a new digital camera confusing, especially for the non-techie.
Lack of knowledge needn't be a problem.
Help is available, ranging from very basic to very complex.
Here is a basic list of some of the things you need to consider when buying a digital camera: 1.
How many megapixels do you really need? More advanced cameras come packed with more pixels.
But before shelling out tons of money for that gazillion megapixel camera, keep in mind that there are other factors you need to take into account before buying a camera.
One study showed that most people, even experts, cannot see the difference between the prints of pictures taken by a 5 megapixel and a 10-megapixel camera.
2.
How much memory do you need? Are you the type of person who prefers to store your images on your camera instead of your computer? If that's the case, then you need to buy additional memory cards for your camera.
Adding memory would be especially important if you're a professional photographer using a digital SLR.
Cameras of this type use up more memory to store high-quality pictures than do average digital cameras.
3.
What kind of batteries will the camera use? Batteries are the lifeline of a digital camera.
When you buy the camera, you should make sure that back-up additional batteries are readily available just in case your camera suddenly refuses to work and indicates the batteries are dead (which usually happens when you least expect it).
You should also consider buying rechargeable batteries since they save more money than the single-use variety.
4.
Does the camera come with a carrying case? Especially if you are putting a significant amount of money into your camera, you will want to have a carrying case.
The case will protect your camera when it is not in use and will make it much more convenient for you to carry the camera when you are going on a picture-taking excursion.
Cases vary from very flimsy soft-shell varieties to good, solid, molded cases of hard plastic or other material.
The kind you choose will depend on the kinds of conditions you will be dealing with in your photographic efforts.
