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Tips on Picking a Digital Camera

My best tip for picking out a digital camera is to make sure you get one that can be charged.Battery powered digital cameras can be very expensive to operate.Another thing to consider is the amount of time it takes to charge the particular camera you plan on purchasing,due to the differing charge times required for the different types of digital cameras.

AMY
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:09:16 +0000

Ultimately, a digital camera is only as good as the photographer. Features such as multiple exposures, white balance, etc probably are not much use for most users. If you are not going to use them or do not know how to use them, why pay for the feature. My suggestion is to focus on the quality of the lenses and the ease of use and playback. Also a camera battery that can be recharged without carrying yet more miles of cables, i.e. directly from a USB port is useful when traveling.

Senegaulois
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:07:48 +0000

1.Select the leading brand like Canon, Nikon, Olympus
2.Check pixel size and optical zoom capacity (prefer more than 4x)
3.Check Flash capacity and ISO.

VIDYADHARAN
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:06:02 +0000

When you are picking up a new camera then you should compare the camera on the following parameters
1. megapixels - more than 5 and less than 10 is ok for amateur
2. the image stabilisation software
3. the company , nikon, olympus, sony or canon is good to begin with
4. the zoom factor
5. the lens
6. the battery option, lithium ion batteries are good to work with.
7. the price and the bargain

esavalia
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:05:19 +0000

One factor that may be important to some, especially if trying to travel light, is the size of a digital camera. Digital cameras are now being made in much thinner, lighter, and more easily portable sizes than they were a few years ago. Now you can find good digital cameras that are able to slip easily into a pocket or purse for portability. Other important options to consider are features in general: what will you be using your camera for (just casual photography, or serious hobby/professional use)? Get a camera with features that are appropriate to your level of photographic expertise, and expected use of the camera. Budget is also a factor for many- it is helpful to get some idea of price ranges, and the features that would be available, given those different price ranges.

Liz
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:13:16 +0000

Higher the megapixel the better. Opt for higher optical zoom. A Larger viewfinder screen shows clearer preview. Rechargable battery powered digital camera is cheaper than thos using ordinary batteries. The more inbuilt memory the better. One should go for established brands like Kodak, Samsung, Canon, Fujicolor etc.

arkadeb313
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:30:45 +0000

1. Choose a branded camera within your budget Sony, Olympus, Canon.
2. Depending on your use & interest in photography you can choose the model of camera.
3. keep in mind to buy an extra set of batteries so you are not left alone when one set runs down.
4. If you video useage is more in the night remember to look out and see if your digital camera has a night shot facility. This feature is there in the Sony cybershot.
5. A digital camera can be very complex. Please ask for a complete demonstration.

Avria
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:35:56 +0000

*) First decide on the budget, how much you want to spend.
*) Then look for how much optical zoom you can get and how much pixels you can get on top brands.
*) Chose 2 or 3 camera from the top brands in your optical zoon/pixels category
*) Go to sites where there are reviews for example cnet.com
*) Check out the prices online, after considering shipping and taxes, buy from the cheaptest store.

srhegde
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:01:37 +0000

I like these digital camera most. It is a beautiful small, thin, and light device to take photoes.

anonymous
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:48:26 +0000

The most important decision to make when buying a digital camera is the number of megapixels, because this will determine the quality of the photos that you take. If there are to few your images won't be a good quality, if there are more than you need, you maybe paying a higher price than necessary. If this is the first time you're buying a digital camera it is best to research megapixels, memory cards, zoom, and batteries. Learn about these features and decide which ones would best meet your needs.

Dee
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:59:00 +0000

1) Select good brand.
2) It should be atleast 7 MP
3) Check for red eye correction
4) memory capacity wjich should be atleast 2gd
5) LCD screen should be minimum of 2.5 inch.

palani
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:04:36 +0000

1. buy camera with good megepixel(mp),the more the better.

2. buy camera with good optical zoom rather than digital zoom. optical zoom acts like
binoculours and digital zooms act like mignifying glass.

3. buy camera with good battery life.

4. buy camera easy to use interface with maximum features.

jenis
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:16:27 +0000

It really depends on what you want for a camera - Ultra Compact, Point and Shoot, Extended Zoom, SLR/Professional or All-Weather. If you just want something for family events, then get the Point and Shoot. There are a lot of affordable Point and Shoot cameras everywhere. If you want something with a professional quality, then get the SLR cameras. They can be very expensive though. So know what you want first that fits your budget then decide which camera that fits your lifestyle.

Jo
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:03:35 +0000

I would suggest trying them out before buying. Know your price range, go to a camera store, and click away. Is it comfortable? You are going to hold this thing a lot. Is it too heavy? Can you imagine carrying it around with you?

Bill
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:00:58 +0000

Let's face it, you get what you pay for. This doesn't mean you can't find a satisfying and economical purchase however. When you start your shopping by all means ask to see the owner's manual. That will tell you so much. You can also copy down the product name and go online with it. Take a vitual tour with it. One last thing... My mother says, "when in doubt do without." Have Fun!!!!

Mike
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:46:39 +0000

If you are getting a digital camera that has a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, let your next purchase be a spare battery. Hate to run out of juice with the charger in the hotel room. The good part is the rechargeability. I think the best combination is to get a AA camera and get rechargeable batteries. Easier to run out and get AAs in a crazy situation.

Brittany
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:50 +0000

try them before buying the item.make sure that it doesnt have any factory defect. these items is long lasting...

frances505
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:23:09 +0000

The first thing I would do is find a camera that's cheap. I like a good digital camera that's under $100. Then I'd make sure that it was recharable so I wouldn't have to spend all my money buying batteries. After that, I'd pick whichever camera was best that fit those two categories. I don't really need all the extras, just something that can take a quality digital photo.

cimma
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:40:05 +0000

dont buy a digital camera that you have to put batteries, buy a digital camera that has a charging battery. A good digital camera is 10mgpixels canon, or nikon are very good ones polaroid digital cameras are a nono.

carmen
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:42:08 +0000

Select branded item. Buy camera with good clarity, long battery life, and with affordable price. Consult experienced person that deals with digital camera before buying.

Nisha
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:34:18 +0000

Check whether it has good resolution and clarity in mega-pixels.
Check its reviews on different web-sites because people who have bad experience with that particular product may post there experience.
Test its battery back-up by taking few images shots and one or two video clips.
Also have a look at its memory usage and internal RAM.

Rocky
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:30:55 +0000

When I pick up a digital camera I tend to focus on the megapixels. The megapixels determine the overall quality of the photos the camera can take. A great digital camera will tend to have 10 megapixels or more.

bluefire2121
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:14:25 +0000

When I buy a digital camera, the first thing I look at is the optical zoom. Do not be fooled by a high digital zoom. That hurts the picture quality. Besides that, I like cameras with a lot of functions. No point and shoot for me!

rafie
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:03:10 +0000

When selecting a camera, I suggest making sure it has a fast shutter-speed (a good one would be 1/1000 - 1/4 sec). I once had a great camera, but the shutter speed was so slow that I often lost my shot by the time the camera snapped! Also, if you don't want to compromise on quality but need to keep to a low budget, make sure to shop around and track prices for a few weeks/months at different retailors. You will start to notice sales on clearance items, close-outs, unusual colors (I once saw a great camera where only the pink model was on sale), etc... And, don't underestimate the value of online shopping, too (eBay/QVC/HSN/Overstock/Amazon, etc...)

Camera Crazy
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:32:23 +0000

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