I am looking to buy a digital camera. I am willing to spend around $ 300-$ 350. I have to research before I can spend that much so I know exactly what I am buying.
Some of the things I know I should look for are:
- Megapixel (the more the better??)
- Optical or digital zoom
- Screen size.. or type ?
And.. thats it. And I know there is ALOT more that I should be considering.
Best answer:
Answer by abaer01
Good...and for that price you should get image stabilization which helps to reduce blurry pictures. Then decide if you want something real small to go into your purse or something larger that will have it's own case. Your set!
What do you think? Answer below!
Before purchasing a digital camera, ask yourself this: what sort of pictures will you be taking?
ReplyDelete- For regular 4" by 6" photos, 5-6 megapixels (MP) is sufficient, but more MP will let you crop photos without loss of detail, as well as do larger-sized prints with superb image quality.
- Long range photos, or regular-range photos? The difference here is the camera's zoom. Optical zoom is "real-world" zoom using the camera's lense, whereas digital zoom is "artificial" zoom using the camera's internal processor to magnify an image at the cost of image resolution. Optical zoom is much, much better for quality pictures. The concern: Regular zoom cameras (usually 3x optical zoom) are more compact and easy to carry, whereas high zoom cameras (usually 10x optical zoom and up) usually have a large lens, making them bulky and less suitable for candid or everyday use.
- Where will you use the camera? Again, physical size is a concern if you want to carry a camera with you all the time. Ultra-slim cameras exist and are quite powerful. Additionally, waterproof and "tough" cameras exist for shooting under any circumstance.
- Last, depending on your photography skills, do you want a simple "point-and-click" camera, or will you be using manual focus, changing the ISO often, etc? Generally, cameras with lower prices have very few adjustable settings, but this can be great if you aren't going to worry about all of that.
Regarding screen size: most of today's cameras have an LCD screen which is at least 2 to 2.5 inches in size, which is enough to clearly see pictures you take and easily review them if necessary.
Finally, one essential accessory is the Memory card. This card is like "film", in that is is required to store pictures on your camera. Cards vary in price, and since different cameras require different cards, I suggest first finding a camera you like, and then considering an appropriate card. (Or, ask about digital camera memory at a later date.)