Purchasing The Perfect Digital Camera
Whether you’re looking for your own point and shoot digital camera or purchasing one as a gift to your loved one, here are some good points to bear in mind when selecting the perfect camera for your needs.
Define the purpose of the camera. Will you be using the camera for everyday use, for special occasions, or do you plan to engage in digital photography? The answer to these questions will help you determine the pricing and model for the gadget that you’re planning to buy. There are hundreds of models available in Stores; and answering the questions could also help narrow down the choices.
Take time to look around and test out digital camera models. If you know someone who is into photography or has knowledge about cameras, it would be very helpful to bring him along to assist you with the features of the gadget. Asking your friend is better than relying on the sales assistant because salespeople always try to reach quotas and might try to sell something that isn’t always the best choice for you. At least, with someone you know, you can never go wrong because you trust that person too.
Anther point to consider is the camera’s warranty. Before making the purchase, read the information about the warranty and take note of how long the camera can be exchanged before signing the form. It’s also a helpful idea to know which parts and services are covered since you’ll be using the camera for a long time.
Decide on the megapixels. The latest camera models boast of having the most megapixels which is related to the resolution. Having the highest megapixel isn’t always the right choice, as this is only helpful for making prints with your point and shoot. Other factors which are far more important are the light settings, adjustments in the lens, and the shutter speed.
Set a budget and make sure to follow it. This will help you eliminate a lot of high-end models and focus on the one that you really need. Speaking of budget, never sacrifice quality for the price. Make sure the price is reasonable but at the same time, the quality of the photos are fine.
Save room for accessories to protect the gadget. Cameras usually come with portable bags or leather cases, but other accessories are lens cleaners, and waterproof cases. Again, the purpose of the camera will determine the type of the accessory you should buy.
Read feedback and Reviews. Know the pros and cons of the models that you are eyeing because these usually discuss all the needed factors like the zoom, and include some tips which might come in handy once you’ve already purchased the camera. Other features of the camera which you should take note of are battery life, how much memory you need, as well as the LCD screen. Be sure to read the reviews on all the different factors which are all important for the final selection of the Digital Camera to be purchased.
Dan Parker
Karthikeyan S
22 Apr, 2010
I want to purchase an Digital camera, with perfect clarity, and good features.?
I’m looking for an excellent digital camera to take photos with of a wide variety of subjects;
My budget is 7500Rs.
with perfect clarity for taking pictures and video.
vicseo
22 Apr, 2010
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28.html
It just came out on November 4, 2008.
It’s an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $315 at amazon.com.
Here’s an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg
If you can take a handheld picture of the moon with an 18X zoom, concert coverage should be a breeze.
Good luck!
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selina_555
22 Apr, 2010
People so often ask: "Which one is a good camera to buy?"
Here is my 10 cents on the subject:
Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos – all of them do.
However, they all DO have limitations – they don’t do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn’t reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can’t compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S’s also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.
However, if you’re ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak.
A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).
Don’t worry too much about megapixels…. there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it.
Don’t worry about digital zoom, in fact, don’t EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels , i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.
Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on http://www.dpreview.com .
The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about basic photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.
For what it’s worth – if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX10 IS http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17630
The "perfect clarity" is up to you. If you know what you’re doing, you’ll get clear photos.
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