subject: Things You Should Know When You Buy Digital Cameras [print this page] So what do you have to bear in mind when you go to buy digital cameras? Some of the things that you have to think about are how much can you afford to spend on it, and that is not just on the camera itself. This is because you may also need some accessories. And you should also know what you actually need the digital camera for.
Knowing the money you have to spend on the camera will place you within a range of cameras that you can afford. But do not spend your whole budget on the actual camera, as you will probably have to buy some accessories to make it useful. And not just accessories for the new camera, but also extra equipment, and extra software, to enable you to edit and print the photographs you take.
You could also have a requirement for additional memory, to allow you to store more or higher quality photographs. The camera you buy will come with some built-in memory, but it is better if it also has a slot to allow you to add additional memory. Having this facility will make it easier for you if you do take a lot of photographs, which use a lot of the memory available.
If you need high-quality pictures, or plan to enlarge them, then picture resolution must be considered. It is easy to find the picture resolution for your chosen camera, as it is measured in pixels. The number of pixels is normally quoted in the sales literature.
Battery life is something that is, quite often disregarded, in the choice of camera, but it is quite important. You do not want the battery running out while you are on a photo shoot. Make sure that the batteries are all included, and rechargeable. Then ensure that a suitable power adapter is included in the price of your camera.
The LCD viewfinder, that is the small screen at the back of the camera that lets you see the picture you are taking, should be checked. Some of these screens are known to drain batteries very quickly. Ask the sales person if you need any guidance on this.
Depending on yourself and your requirements, there might be some special features you need to consider. One is whether you need a zoom function on your camera, as some come with different zoom magnification factors. Also, if you wear glasses. Some cameras have a special adjustment facility to cope with just that fact. There are many other features that cameras come with, and these are changing all the time.
