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HOW TO CHOOSE A DIGITAL CAMERA

Buying a digital camera is a great investment for many people, since it allows them to take as many photos as they want without ever having to buy film again. However, with so many of them on the market, it's tough to decide how to choose a digital camera. However, if you pay attention to a few key factors the decision gets much easier.

Perhaps the most important factor in deciding how to choose a digital camera is the camera's resolution. A camera's resolution, measured in megapixels, is probably the best reflection of how good the photos from the camera will be. If you're just taking photos to post on the web or send via email you don't need to worry about resolution quite so much, but if you plan on printing any of your photos you should get the highest resolution you can afford.


You're probably going to use your zoom a lot, making it another important factor to consider when choosing a digital camera. In general, more is better, but be sure you're comparing the optical zoom between cameras, not the digital zoom. Digital zoom only makes objects appear closer by cropping off the edges of the photo and expanding the image, resulting in lower resolution.

Next, consider the camera's size. What do you plan on using it for? If you're planning on using it for more formal portraits or high-resolution, big zoom shots, then you may want a full-on digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera similar to those used by professional photographers. Though they're expensive, retailing around $1000, they take the best photos of any digital camera. However, they're bulky and heavy, and awkward if you want to carry them around in your purse or backpack. If you'll be using your camera for party or social photos, carrying it around with you often, then an ultra light camera may be best. They may be the best digital cameras. Though the resolution and zoom won't be as good as standard compact digitals, you'll be able to take your camera anywhere. Just be wary of discount digital cameras, as thier qualit may be sub-par.



Finally, consider any other options you may want like a large screen, interchangeable lenses, or manual photo controls. There are lots of different digital cameras to choose from, so you should be able to find something that will fit your needs perfectly. Granted, there are lots of factors to consider when deciding how to choose a digital camera, but resolution, zoom, size of the camera, and the size of your budget, are by far the most important.

Author Credit:

Rick Dawson is a college student newspaper photographer who enjoys writing about digital cameras and accessoryies.


How To Choose A Digital Camera Resources:

Digital Photography Tips From The Top Floor Tips from the top floor, short and sweet with non-techy tips that you can put to use immediately. Covers everything from image composition to post processing. No matter if you use a digital point-and-shoot or an expensive digital SLR. Tips for the beginner as well as the professional photographer.

Digital Photography Digital photography, as opposed to film photography, uses electronic devices to record the image as binary data. This facilitates storage and editing of the images on personal computers, and also the ability to show and delete unsuccessful images immediately on the camera itself. Digital cameras now outsell film cameras and include features not found in film cameras such as the ability to shoot video and record audio. Some other devices, such as mobile phones, now include digital photography features.


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