After years of buying expensive rolls of film, and paying to have all
of your pictures developed just to find the two or three you'll keep
because they're not blurred or people's heads aren't chopped off, you
have decide to find out about digital cameras.There are so many digital
cameras to consider, with prices and features that may make your head
swim, you think there has to be a way to help you make your decision.
Step1
Don't
buy more than you need. Think about how and where you'll use your
camera. How experienced are you? Do you want a camera that is simple to
use, or are you more of an artist and you want better control over your
pictures? How much can you afford to spend?
Step2
Decide
what resolution you need. Digital photographs are comprised of dots,
called megapixels. The more megapixels making up the picture, the
higher the resolution will be. Digital camera manufacturers have told
us that more is better. However, unless you intend for a lot of your
pictures to be printed in a large size, 4-5 megapixels is plenty.
Step3
If
you plan to take pictures of subjects that are far away, consider what
kind of zoom feature you will need. In the digital camera world, there
are two types: Digital zoom and optical zoom. Digital zoom simply
enlarges each pixel electronically, while optical zoom involves a
physical lens magnification of the image you are photographing. Digital
zoom is redundant because you can just as easily increase the size of
your picture on your computer. So disregard all the hype put forth by
the manufacturers, and look at cameras with the best optical zoom
features.
Step4
Before
you buy a digital camera, do some research. Don't simply rely upon the
advice of the helpful sales person. He may know less than you do, or he
may recommend a camera because of an incentive. Also, read magazine
reviews or go online to help you narrow your choices.
Step5
Once
you have decided on the right camera for you, negotiate the price with
your retailer. Add to your confidence by checking the Internet for the
prices charged for the camera you want to buy. While some retailers may
refuse to budge on the price of the camera, they may be willing to
include memory cards, batteries or a camera case with your purchase.
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