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Buying a Digital Camera; Web Tech Support: A new digital cameras cost more than regular
cameras, but they can offer convenience of immediate viewing,
multiple image storage, computer connectivity, and there's
no film to develop. You can shoot a lot of pictures and delete the ones you don't want at no cost to you.
To go Digital or Not To go Digital? You have to first ask yourself how important time is in your imaging endeavors. If you highly value the time and money involved in film and developing, you will certainly benefit from a digital camera.
If you simply want to get images into your computer for various reasons, and especially if you want to print big images, you may be happier using a film or flatbed scanner rather than a digital camera.
Okay, you are definitely interested in buying a digital camera. The next step is to figure out which digital camera will best meet your needs.
The price, buy the highest
resolution you can afford. Prices go download everyday and that $500. digital camera you buy today will only cost 400. next year. So once you buy your camera, don't keep checking how much the price have drop every month, you will go nuts.
Note: If you will only output pictures to
a computer monitor (for emailing or Web page), an inexpensive
(cheap) digital camera with a 1 megapixels pixel resolution or less will
provide very satisfactory results. Buying a Digital Camera Tips.
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Tips: Buying a Digital Camera Tech Support!
1. You should buy a camera with the highest
resolution you can afford, at least 2 to 5 megapixels
(1 million to 3 million pixels), if possible. Also, Compare
flash modes.
2. Buy a camera with as much RAM as you
can afford. More RAM means the camera can store more pictures,
so you won't need to download or erase them as often.
3. Compare removable media of various types
(if you need more storage space for your photos). Investigate
batteries, chargers and battery-saving features. Remember
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4. Buy a Digital Camera that has 100 percent
glass lens as opposed to a plastic one. If zoom is to
be the feature you will use most. Compare optical zoom,
as opposed to digital, zoom capabilities.
5. Viewfinders: Look for an optical (that
is through the lens) viewfinder as well as an LCD display.
Consider autofocus and macro features, shutter-release
lag times, and bundled software.
6. You should compare additional features
you might want: interchangeable lenses, steady-shot, automatic
white balance, burst mode, auto exposure, voice memo,
variable shutter speeds, manual focus and self-timer.
7. If you prefer shooting digital photos over reworking them on the computer? (Then you might want to go for a camera with a popular, easy-to-use software program).
8. If you are going to print, what kind of output device (i.e. printer) will you be using and what are its resolution requirements? ( look for resolution). If you see yourself publishing your images on the Web or emailing them to friends? (You don't need much resolution)
9. If you foresee yourself shooting sports, fashion, or anything else that moves quick? (Then get a camera with a fast burst rate).
10. If you want to make sure that the money you save on film and developing doesn't
just end up getting spent on batteries? (Then you might want to get a camera with rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries or some such similar set-up). Buying a Digital Camera Tips. Buying a Digital Camera Tips.
More Tips: By WebTechGeek Consider looking
for additional features you might need, such as USB or
FireWire so that you can connect the camera to the appropriate
port on your computer. Also a battery-time-remaining indicator,
an AC adapter or video-out connections for outputting
to a television.
If you plan to print photographs on a good
(at least 800 dots per inch) color printer. Beware of
high-resolution cameras with low prices. The specified
resolution may only apply to software interpolation rather
than true optical resolution. If you do buy a low-priced
camera, make sure it has a charge-coupled device (CCD).
Restocking fees: To compensate for low profit
margins and high return rates, some retailers and Internet
vendors have restrictive return policies that may include
"restocking" fees. Check these out before you buy. Buying a Digital Camera Tips. Remember
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