subject: Important Tips In Buying A Digital Camera [print this page] Long gone are the days of film cameras and studio photography. Films are now obsolete as digital cameras or "digicams" emerged. Film projectors are no longer in use to exhibit their travels, a simple e-mail will do.
Today, people are more interested into taking pictures without worrying about the number of shots to be taken in any places, anytime. Furthermore, people want their pictures to be kept inside their computers and uploaded to sites for the world to see. Or, print these images in their own printers at home for their albums. It is more convenient right as you don't have to pay more for a few printouts.
With its growing popularity, many brands and models of digital cameras are being sold in the market today. It is also hard to catch up with the latest models because of the continuous developments and upgrades. How would you exactly know which one suits your needs perfectly and economically?
It doesn't have to be a camera with a migapixels of 12 and above. An ordinary 6-12 megapixels is enough for a great capture. It is already of good resolution and doesn't consume much of your memory. You won't be needing a camera with all the complicated features attached to it.
Another factor is the memory of the camera. Most digital cameras have built-in memory ranging from 1-6 gigabytes which can accommodate thousands of pictures already. But if taking pictures is your passion, you'll need a camera with an expandable memory to store your taken shots.
Rechargeable batteries are the best for this type of gadget. The more pictures you'll take, the more power you'll need. So, rechargeable batteries are of great help, though bringing extra batteries is a bit of a hassle. It all depends on how long you're going to use it. First be knowledgeable about the capacity of the battery before picking your choice.
Digital cameras are known for its clear image capture. So, be sure to see a sample of the images that a particular model/brand produces. Not all results can get a nod on your head.