With so many point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market, purchasing one for the first time can be a bit intimidating. The best way to start the buying process is to first determine what your needs are and then determine your budget. Here we’ll discuss a few features for today’s digital cameras and how they effect the purchasing decision.
Digital Camera Basics
Digital zoom: Digital zoom refers to the number of times a camera can zoom in on a subject. Lower-end cameras start around 3x to 5x digital zoom and go all the way up to 24x. The lower your zoom capabilities, the lower your price tag will be. If you anticipate taking a lot of close ups, you may select a camera with higher zoom capabilities.
Resolution: Digital cameras are extremely versatile and most allow you to change the resolution at which you shoot photos. For photos you’ll be posting online or viewing via computer, a high resolution is not necessary. For pictures you want to develop, you’ll need a higher resolution. Your resolution measured in megapixels – the higher number of megapixels your camera contains, the more control you’ll have over the resolution. Most of today’s digital cameras come standard with at least 4.0 megapixels. Higher-end models will feature as many as 12.0 or 15.0 megapixels. If you’re looking to print standard photos (3”x5” or 4”x6”), a camera with 3.0 megapixels or more should fit your needs. If you’re looking to create larger prints, consider moving up to 8.0 megapixels or higher.
Conditions: If you’re an adventure junkie, you might want to consider a more robust camera designed for a lot of sports and/or outdoor use. These types of cameras often have shock absorbers and are water resistant or water proof to a certain depth. If you anticipate normal, every day usage for your digital camera, you may choose a more stylish model that fits your personal taste.
Ease-of-use: Sometimes cameras come with so many options, navigating the menu can be difficult. When researching different brands, learn about the menu features on the camera and if they are user-friendly and intuitive.
Right, these are 4 tips to buy a digital camera. Hope that it helped.
Digital Camera Basics
Digital zoom: Digital zoom refers to the number of times a camera can zoom in on a subject. Lower-end cameras start around 3x to 5x digital zoom and go all the way up to 24x. The lower your zoom capabilities, the lower your price tag will be. If you anticipate taking a lot of close ups, you may select a camera with higher zoom capabilities.
Resolution: Digital cameras are extremely versatile and most allow you to change the resolution at which you shoot photos. For photos you’ll be posting online or viewing via computer, a high resolution is not necessary. For pictures you want to develop, you’ll need a higher resolution. Your resolution measured in megapixels – the higher number of megapixels your camera contains, the more control you’ll have over the resolution. Most of today’s digital cameras come standard with at least 4.0 megapixels. Higher-end models will feature as many as 12.0 or 15.0 megapixels. If you’re looking to print standard photos (3”x5” or 4”x6”), a camera with 3.0 megapixels or more should fit your needs. If you’re looking to create larger prints, consider moving up to 8.0 megapixels or higher.
Conditions: If you’re an adventure junkie, you might want to consider a more robust camera designed for a lot of sports and/or outdoor use. These types of cameras often have shock absorbers and are water resistant or water proof to a certain depth. If you anticipate normal, every day usage for your digital camera, you may choose a more stylish model that fits your personal taste.
Ease-of-use: Sometimes cameras come with so many options, navigating the menu can be difficult. When researching different brands, learn about the menu features on the camera and if they are user-friendly and intuitive.
Right, these are 4 tips to buy a digital camera. Hope that it helped.
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