When the time comes to buy yourself a digital camera, it can be a very confusing process. There are so many digital cameras available on the market today, it's hard to know where to start. There are so many great features, and each camera has its own particular capabilities for things like image resolution, lens power, storage capacity and so on. So where do you start?
In the end, you buy a digital camera to take pictures. So although there are many things you need to consider before choosing a camera, there's no doubt that image quality and color trueness are the most important. You need to spend time checking out the images generated by a number of different cameras before you can make a decision. Don't look at retouched images, just at fresh shots.
Resolution is also very important. The quality of a camera and its photos are in direct proportion to the image resolution. The higher the mega pixels, the better the resolution. For example, a camera with a capability of 3 mega pixels (MP) will output images that are between 1 and 2 MB in size. But a 7 MP camera produces images from 4 to 5 MB in size. For beginners, a low or mid-end MP camera will be fine, but professionals must go for high pixel cameras.
Once you have a few cameras in mind, try picking them up and seeing how easy they are to operate. A large or heavy camera can be difficult to carry, and may be difficult to hold still while taking photos. It's also important that all the main buttons for operating the camera are easy to locate and use.
Check out the storage capacity of the camera. A small memory card doesn't matter if you're only going to take a few photos at a time and have ready access to your computer for downloading. But if you're going to be using your camera while traveling, you will probably find you need a large memory card or perhaps a couple of small memory cards. That way you won't constantly be running out of space. Even if the camera you prefer only has a small card, it doesn't matter, because you can buy a larger card separately.
Most of the low to mid range cameras come with a single lens, and generally have some sort of 'zoom' capability. If you're going to be taking lots of photos at close range, such as less than 1.5 feet (of flowers, for example) then make sure you choose a camera with a macro option. It's also possible to buy a high-end camera, which is basically a 35mm SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, which allows you to change lenses. These are great for professional photographers, but for the average person you will probably find you spend a lot of money for nothing.
Digital cameras tend to go through a lot of batteries, so you may like to choose one with an AC adapter so that you can recharge the battery directly from an electrical socket. The only problem is that you can't use the camera while it's being charged. So you may prefer to buy some rechargeable batteries and a battery charger. Always make sure you have a spare set of batteries ready to go.
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