What New Digital Camera Should I Buy
- Date: 2009-01-29 - Word Count: 494
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When buying a new digital Camera, the options can be is not expected. There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say, what is better. But there are two very important things you should keep in mind.
First of all, a home digital cameras or cameras for first-time isn't designed for business or professional used. Home digital Cameras often do not have enough optical resources or the right business applications. If you have a camera for first-time, you should purchase a second one that is appropriately designed for advanced users. A 2 - 3 MP camera isn't going to give you acceptable sized prints for hanging on your wall - unless you'll be satisfied with 4x6. You'll want at least 6 to 8mp to successfully make large prints and even then you'll want to use the highest resolution your camera allows.
Secondly, regardless of the type of camera you buy - digicam or DSLR - you'll still need to spend some time to READ AND STUDY the Owner's Manual for it. IMO 90% of the problems people have with their cameras is due to Operator Error - they simply do not know how to use the camera. A few hours with the Owner's Manual will save many many hours of frustration and/or disappointment.
I suggest you visit a professional camera store and seek the advice of a trained salesperson. Then buy your camera from that salesperson. Some camera stores even offer an hour or two of hands-on instruction with your purchase. You also can to get that on-line from at BestBuy or Circuit City or Nstuf or other online shops.
Now here are some tips to get you started.
What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
Many of the new cameras come with different parameters.
Megapixel resolution for photo-quality. More is better? Not always. Without a doubt, higher-resolution digital cameras from the same manufacture with the same optics will produce sharper, cleaner pictures - most new brand name consumer digital cameras sold now are high-resolution, and most people are not using their full capabilities as is!
Optical zoom.
Optical zoom is nice, but do not be fooled - More and more camera manufacturers are choosing to label their digital cameras with the total (optical + digital) zoom.
Camera Size and weight - these parameters are very important - after all you plan to take your camera somewhere, and you do not want to carry a brick in your pocket.
Finally, if you are not sure about what new digital camera you need for you, this is the time to speak with a consultant. Good luck on your search and I hope you find the camera that is right for you.
First of all, a home digital cameras or cameras for first-time isn't designed for business or professional used. Home digital Cameras often do not have enough optical resources or the right business applications. If you have a camera for first-time, you should purchase a second one that is appropriately designed for advanced users. A 2 - 3 MP camera isn't going to give you acceptable sized prints for hanging on your wall - unless you'll be satisfied with 4x6. You'll want at least 6 to 8mp to successfully make large prints and even then you'll want to use the highest resolution your camera allows.
Secondly, regardless of the type of camera you buy - digicam or DSLR - you'll still need to spend some time to READ AND STUDY the Owner's Manual for it. IMO 90% of the problems people have with their cameras is due to Operator Error - they simply do not know how to use the camera. A few hours with the Owner's Manual will save many many hours of frustration and/or disappointment.
I suggest you visit a professional camera store and seek the advice of a trained salesperson. Then buy your camera from that salesperson. Some camera stores even offer an hour or two of hands-on instruction with your purchase. You also can to get that on-line from at BestBuy or Circuit City or Nstuf or other online shops.
Now here are some tips to get you started.
What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
Many of the new cameras come with different parameters.
Megapixel resolution for photo-quality. More is better? Not always. Without a doubt, higher-resolution digital cameras from the same manufacture with the same optics will produce sharper, cleaner pictures - most new brand name consumer digital cameras sold now are high-resolution, and most people are not using their full capabilities as is!
Optical zoom.
Optical zoom is nice, but do not be fooled - More and more camera manufacturers are choosing to label their digital cameras with the total (optical + digital) zoom.
Camera Size and weight - these parameters are very important - after all you plan to take your camera somewhere, and you do not want to carry a brick in your pocket.
Finally, if you are not sure about what new digital camera you need for you, this is the time to speak with a consultant. Good luck on your search and I hope you find the camera that is right for you.
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