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War and Photography 26 January 2009
| The Biggest Camera Buying Mistakes |
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| Arts & Entertainment > Photography |
| Written by Chris M Campbell |
| Thursday, 19 February 2009 08:08 |
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Even if you know the photo language, finding the best digital camera to suit your needs can sometimes be pretty challenging. Below you'll find a list with 5 biggest mistakes you can make:
1. Don't buy a camera you haven't used before Reading reviews and test scores won't do you any good unless you actually see the camera. It is very important to check out its design because if it won't be comfortable in your hand then it's not the right camera for you. You have to make sure that the device is 100% functional and that it is exactly what you're looking for. If you're in doubt, ask the salesperson for some guidance. When you think you found the right camera start making some tests. For example you can pretend like you're taking some pictures and while doing that you'll see how the camera feels in your hand. 2. Choose the best camera your money can buy The temptation to buy yourself a very expensive and high-tech camera is very high for all of us but in most cases that's not necessary the best thing to do. A beginner shouldn't use a pro digital SLR because the controls are very difficult to use and the menu isn't that simple and intuitive at all. Truth be told a regular blog picture won't require a 12MP camera because that's simply too much. Check out the list of features and see how many of them will you actually use because you don't have to spend money on something you won't use ever again. 3. Don't Chase The Megapixels Usually people compare cameras using only the megapixel criteria. If you use an old PC back home and you want to upgrade most probably high-capacity memory cards won't be on your shopping list. The same thing happens with digital cameras. If you only take pictures for your IM avatar, a 12-megapixel device will only use valuable storage space. 4. Pay attention to the Digital Camera Zoom Numbers When shopping for a camera pay attention to the zoom. Don't let the digital zoom number fool you because any professional photographer will tell you that the digital zoom is useless in most cases. If the salesman tells you that a certain camera has a 10x zoom you must ask him the exact number for optical. If you've worked in the past mostly with film cameras you might also want to find out about the 35mm equivalent. 5. You don't know what camera you want Digital Camera The market is filled with a wide range of digital cameras for you to choose from and that's why finding the right camera can be pretty hard sometimes. The best thing for you to do is to build your Top 3 Favorites camera and start comparing their features. |
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