A Guide To Purchasing A Digital Camera
A photographic camera became a desired consumer item since it became handheld many years ago. As it became digital with no need for film processing, the digital camera became even more popular, and it is now considered one of the most wanted optical/electronic consumer products.
However, with so many brands and models available, purchasing a digital camera can be challenging. After all, there are so many features that one has to be sure of his needs when picking the right digital camera. The following tips might be of some help:
1: Price range: Determine the price range you are willing to pay for your new digital camera. Prices can start from below a hundred up to thousands of dollars.
2: Features: Within the price range previously established, check the features available in digital cameras. Ensure that these features align with your personal or professional objectives. You may find features such as zoom, automatic functions, special effects, black & white images, video recording capability, and others.
3: Battery life: Depending upon the places you go, charging the camera`s battery may not be possible. So make sure the battery life will last long enough during your outdoor activities. Also, it may be a good idea to have some extra rechargeable batteries so that you won`t have to stop using the camera while the original batteries are being charged.
4: Memory Storage: The camera stores digital photographs in its memory. Most cameras have built-in memory, but they will accept memory cards as well to increase their storage capability. Depending upon the picture resolution, a user can take hundreds of shots before it exceeds the memory storage.
5: Image Resolution: Also known as pixel resolution, this is one of the most talked about features in digital cameras. Although 2.0 mega pixels will deliver good photos for any personal and emailing purposes, nowadays digital cameras with 8.0 and above mega pixels (millions of pixels) have become a standard feature. The higher the megapixel resolution, the better the pictures will look in larger prints. For those thinking about image enlargement, high megapixel resolution is a must.
6. Lens: Be aware that there are two types of zoom features: optical and digital. Optical zoom relies on the lens magnification and delivers a good, sharp, and clear image. On the other hand, digital zoom is the magnifying of the digital image and produces a less sharp, grainy image. So make sure that the digital camera offers some optical zoom capability. Also look for lens autofocus and image stabilization features.
7-LLCD: LCD screen is a standard feature in every digital camera, and it works for framing the shot beforehand and viewing it afterwards. Look for LCD screen sizes of 2 inches and above for better, clearer images.
8: Online Stores: Whenever looking for the best deals on digital cameras, take a look at some trusted internet stores. Since prices are posted on web sites, people may find it very easy to compare them and get the best deals. Also take a look at some auction sites for new and used digital cameras.
A digital camera has definitely become a very popular consumer product. The ease of taking shots and emailing to friends has really made this item an absolute must-have kind of product. I guess one could say that people found in digital cameras the perfect tool to preserve special moments by sharing digital photos with loved ones around this ever-growing wide world web.
Roberto Sedycias
IT Consultant for PoloMercantil
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