A Guide to Buying a Camera
by Stuart R Mitchell
The information in this article is based on the very basic things to consider when looking at buying a camera; it does not go in to all the technical issues of what the numerous functions are as there are thousands of web sites available that give a very detailed definition and explanation of the various functions. The guide is produced from questions asked by potential buyers of cameras from my own web site.
Ok where do you start when looking for a camera, as we know there are currently The information in this article is based on the very basic things to consider when looking at buying a thousands of options on the market at any one time, there are some very basic things to consider, these can not only save you time but most of all money.
Budget
Before you go out and spend thousands of your hard earned dollars on a camera that has every possible function know to man and will even make you lunch if you input the settings correctly, have a budget in mind as this will help you discount the more professional cameras, these will provide you the very best pictures but it all depends who holds the camera. We have all seen the ones with the huge lenses on and you need to stand to take the weight, OK theses are great but the guy behind the camera has had years of experience and knows how to use it so spending thousands is OK for him but is that for you, so as with most things you buy set a budget as this will discount many cameras.
What Pictures Do I Want To Take
This may seem obvious but do I want to take pictures of friends and family, Sports and events or maybe far away objects like buildings and scenery. Many of the lower end cameras will provide great pictures for all these; they will have the option to point and shoot within the settings, which will make them very easy to use.
Do I want Digital These days digital is at the forefront of most cameras, in fact even most of the professionals have gone away from film, digital allows you to add your pictures to your pc and in most cases has the benefit of imaging software as part of the package. Assuming you want digital then your next thing to is do I want a compact camera or do I want the SLR option. There are many differences between the Compact and SLR camera not lease of all the price, so again you must have a budget in mind.
SLR or Compact SLRs are mostly focused on capturing still images, not video, but on some compact you can take videos, compact digital cameras have electronic zooms, just push a button and the camera's lens zooms in and out, with a digital SLR, you're going to need two hands as zooming is a manual process. Compact cameras with a 10x or 12x zoom cover an extremely wide range from wide angle to telephoto, with SLR you have the option to interchange the lens, these all come at a price. If you want a 12x zoom with a digital SLR, it's a better bet to get two lenses instead of just one.
The Bottom Line Do you want to take more professional-looking photos, do you want to be able to change the lens attached to your camera, do you want more control over the photos that you take, do you want to take lots of photos in dim light, if this is the case then the SLR range is the one for you. If you do not want these options then go for a compact digital. Always ensure you have a budget, do not buy a camera just because it looks good and has loads of functions, you may never use half of them and would not guarantee good quality pictures. Always choose a good brand such as Cannon, Panasonic, Nikon or Olympus, all have a great product range and will have a camera to fit in with everyone's needs, I have a preference for Panasonic and have both a compact and SLR, the compact I use for the basic point and shoot, the SLR for the more complex pictures. If you follow the basics steps, it will help when you get to the more technical issue
About the Author
I run a sales web site www.jimmymackdistribution.com I have had many requests from buyers relating to product advice,I now provide basic infomation on some of my products
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