Digital Camera Help
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
With more and more cameras being released, consumers are having a hard time choosing a digital camera for themselves. Keep in mind that this camera will be what will record all your memories. With the cameras created these days, it is easy to find ones priced at $4000 and up.
Maybe you would like a big LCD screen. Others might want manual controls, or face detection, or just a comfortable camera. What size camera do you want? Pocket, Compact, high-end, or DSLR? Price is not always everything, but obviously a camera bought for $50 probably will not produce photos at the same quality of photos taken with a $400 camera.
As mentioned before, there are a few types of cameras. First of all, there is the pocket camera. Pocket cameras are very small, and generally do not require a case. They can fit in a user’s pocket, and they also work on automatic settings.
Compact cameras are a bit larger than the pocket cameras, although they still usually do not require a case. High end cameras are manual cameras, and have much more options than the previous two models. DSLR’s are larger.
DSLR cameras (Digital Single Lens Reflex) have the best versatility, speed quality. As mentioned before, digital cameras vary in price greatly. Do not buy a camera that has features you will not use.
Checklist For Buying a Digital Camera
1.Foca llength If you are familiar with older cameras, you should always ask for the 35mm equivalent of the focal length of the zoom lenses.
2.Return policy Depending on your country, there could be a minimum mandatory period in which you can return the purchased item. Some stores might charge you a restocking fee.
3.Highest resolution What’s the maximum number of megapixels this camera can shoot at? Is that resolution enough for me if I want to print the photos in a larger format, say, A3?
4.Distinguishable features How is this camera better than others? Does it come, for example, with in-camera red eye removal?
5.Maximum storage space For any models with less than 1GB of memory you should buy at least one 4GB or larger memory card. With the constant decrease in the price of the storage media, you have no excuse to miss taking a great shot due to lack of disk space.
6.What accessories are included with the camera? Do I get a data cable, to transfer the pictures to my computer? What about spare batteries or extra memory cards?
7.Software Is it Windows Vista compatible?
8. Warranty and extended warranty How long is the warranty period? Does it cover both labor and spare parts cost?
9.Service and support If I get stuck using it, can I call someone for help?



