A Simple Guide To Buying A Digital Camera:

        Digital cameras are popular with the urban and cosmopolitan communities in our society. It has become a must have in most of these households and choosing one can be quite a daunting task, especially for the ones who are not into technology and gadgets. This simple guide will help a newbie to be able to purchase a digital camera without having to worry too much about all the jargon that is associated with a digital camera.

 The main points to consider before purchasing a digital camera are:

• Megapixels and resolution- It is perhaps the first thing to look for while buying a digital camera. It is always better to get one that has more megapixels as it enhances the resolution and this leads to sharper and higher quality pictures. It is also good for printing the pictures than just saving it on your computer and emailing them.
• LCD screen- All digital cameras come with a fantabulous LCD screen that allows you to view the photos taken in real time. Obviously, the larger the screen the better, as you can see the quality of the shot much better. The LCD screens come in a variety of sizes up to 3.5 inches and it is a good idea to make sure that it will not whitewash out in the sun. However, there is a drawback to using an LCD screen as it can use up a lot of battery power.
• Optical zoom- The best option is to buy a digital camera with Optical Zoom over Digital Zoom. The optical zoom feature actually utilizes the movement of the lens and range from 3X to 20X with the higher ratings providing a much better image quality. The more the optical zoom, the better.
• Digital zoom- The Digital Zoom lens only captures pixels and magnifies those and so it produces inferior photos, always go with Optical Zoom.
• Image stabilization- Image stabilization is a feature that compensates for the shaking of the hand while holding the camera to avoid blurry pictures and without it you may need a tripod or a very steady hand.
• Memory/Storage- All digital cameras come with a starter memory card that is usually 16MB, which can store about six to eight pictures. Ultimately, you will want to buy another memory card or two for the most storage capacity or else you will constantly have to transfer the few pictures taken to make room for more. It is especially important to have enough storage while on vacation or during special occasions.
• Batteries- Digital cameras use different batteries, including, AA’s, either non-rechargeable or rechargeable, nickel metal hydride, high-capacity disposable CRV3s or proprietary rechargeable batteries. It is best to get a camera with a rechargeable battery as they use lots of juice and the costs for those AA’s add up.

       Some of the other things one may want to consider are the lens and compatibility with their computer or laptop. Also, it is best to buy a digital camera that is made by one of the more popular manufacturers like Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Sony, and etc.

 

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The author hails from Bangalore- the silicon valley of India. He writes about various topics that are of interest to society in general.

 

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