How to Buy a Digital Camera
Saturday, August 13th, 2011
When buying a digital camera the first thing you need to indentify is what the camera will be used for. A ,000 Pro Camera is not exactly ideal for a new photographer who wants to take random snapshots while on vacation. On the other hand a 4 megapixel point and shoot camera would not be a good choice to shoot a wedding. Do you shoot people? Nature? Everyday life? Random Snapshots? Determine what you want a camera for and it will help you narrow down your choices.
Once you have determined the type photography you intend to use your brand new camera for, you need to determine a budget. Determine how much you realistically can spend. Don’t find out what you “CAN” or “WANT” to spend but rather make a budget for your camera. Doing this will help you find a camera quicker rather than allowing yourself to be talked into spending “just a couple more dollars” to get a feature that serves no real purpose other than being “A Feature”.
Once you have made all your decisions it is time to research. I highly recommend researching online for camera information. There is more info on cameras on the internet today than ever before. One good reason for looking online rather than in a store first, is stores often specialize in specific brands of cameras and often push that brand over the competitors based on no real facts. They want to sell you a Nikon because they sell Nikons! Another key reason to research online is due to the fact most “REAL” reviews; not fake youtube videos were someone claims they know what they are talking about, are reviews where the author has thoroughly tested and used the camera being reviewed.
