Digital Cameras

 

Sales of digital cameras seem to be expanding. We expect this because digital cameras are more affordable and yield better images. In addition, consumers are becoming more comfortable with the idea of digital photography.

There are so many different types of digital cameras available; choosing one that is best for your needs can become a very confusing decision. There are several things to consider when choosing a digital camera.

Types of Digital Cameras.

Whether you're shooting film or digital, there are generally three types of cameras. Point-and-shoot cameras, consumer cameras, and professional-quality cameras.

1. Point-and-shoot cameras are fully automatic. They do everything for you. The camera selects the appropriate exposure and determines if a flash is required. The photographer only needs to point and shoot.

2. consumer cameras. These cameras are a step up from point-and-shoot cameras and allow the user to either shoot in fully automatic mode or to have some control over the exposure by using specific exposure modes. For example, there might be a portrait mode, an action mode, and a close-up mode.

3. Professional cameras. These cameras allow the photographer to actually look through the lens. This means that what you see is what you get. These cameras also provide complete control over the exposure. They feature a fully automatic mode, specific exposure modes, and a completely manual mode.

Resolution

Regardless of what type of camera you decide to get, you will also have to decide on its resolution.

Shopping at one of those electronics superstores may lead you to believe that the number of pixels is the most important factor to consider when purchasing digital cameras. Although it is important, there is much more to deciding on a digital camera than pixels. Pixels are tiny squares, and in new models, they can also take on other shapes, forming the image. Obviously, the more pixels, the sharper the image. The more pixels there are, the more detailed the image.

Almost all of the digital cameras on the market today produce images with at least 4 million pixels. With this resolution, 8x10 prints look great. Since most people do not print images larger than this, a camera with 4 million pixels or more should meet all of your needs.

Try Different Cameras Before You Buy

Different cameras with the same number of pixels can produce very different images. The different types and sizes of sensors, as well as the various qualities of lenses used, are responsible for this. We recommend purchasing a memory card and bringing it with you to the camera store. Then you can try out various cameras by taking photographs on your memory card. You can then take the pictures home and view them on your computer, or better yet, have them printed at a local lab to compare the results. Take notes to ensure you recall which camera captured which image.

Digital cameras undergo constant changes and improvements. Every few months it seems there is a new model out with more pixels and better features at a more affordable price. Do not let this bother you. Take the time to choose a reliable digital camera that makes quality photographs and enjoy the benefits of digital photography for years to come.

And one last piece of advice. Digital photography has introduced a new challenge. People are not printing their photos anymore. They save them on their computer, only to lose or delete them eventually. Print those special photographs. Your children will thank you.

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