subject: How to Choose and Buy a Digital Camera [print this page] The current range of cameras provides the opportunity to take good photographs without much knowledge of photography. They all have automatic focusing and are able to adjust themselves instantly to the prevailing lighting conditions.
You can concentrate on composing the picture to capture what you
want to include in order to make the photo interesting and appealing. You can see on the camera's screen whether it has come out the way you intended and, if not, you can usually take it again.
Prices have reduced drastically and the range of choice is large. This choice can make it rather difficult to buy a digital camera.
The cheapest entry level cameras are the easiest to use. They may lack the quality of the more expensive versions but it should be possible to take satisfactory and pleasing snapshots with them.
The resolution of a camera is given in megapixels. The higher the megapixel number, the better the quality and sharpness of the image. On the other hand, higher megapixel images need more storage space on the camera's memory card.
With the recent improvements in cameras, most have sufficient megapixels for general use and this includes entry level cameras.
Many entry level digital cameras, and increasing numbers of more advanced ones, are small enough to be called pocket cameras. Such small size can be very convenient.
The zoom, or magnification facility, will be greater on more expensive cameras. The zoom can be 10 or 20 times magnification. When you intend to buy a digital camera, you need to decide whether you need this facility. A camera must be held very steadily to avoid blurring when using the zoom facility.
Advanced digital cameras have a much wider range of features. The megapixel number may be as high as 10 or 12. There will be the option to modify the automatic exposure settings or turn them off and operate settings manually. This type of camera can cope with a wide range of light and weather conditions.
The digital single lens reflex camera, also called the digital SLR camera, is suitable for the more serious photographer. A photography enthusiast will find a wide range of features to enjoy using, along with the facility to change lenses. They are also most effective for demanding situations such as sports photography.
The most advanced digital SLR cameras are, of course, more expensive than the other types. However, they have the ability to cope with the widest range of lighting conditions; they produce images suitable for publication in print at large sizes and definitions and provide facilities for appealing and artistic photography.
Wildlife photography West Midlands Wedding Photography and water sports enthusiasts might like to buy a particularly tough type of digital camera which is available and suitable for use in harsh conditions which would damage a normal camera. This type can be immersed in water and can withstand being dropped from a height of 1.5 metres.
A huge range of retailers offer digital cameras for sale. A search on the Internet will reveal plenty of choice and all the options available.
