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Guide To Buying A Digital Camera And TipsWhat to look for when buying a digital camera? It will depend on what you need it for. If you are buying a camera for the very first time, go for something simple and easy. As you build up more confidence, you can probably go for a more sophisticated one. The prices of these cameras are falling so low now that you can afford to own more than one. Buying a digital camera can be a scary proposition, especially if you've only dealt with 35mm cameras in the past. Though the market used to be pretty small it's exploded, leaving consumers a huge range of options from $20 point and shoot digitals to $1,000+, professional level digital single lens reflex setups. So what sort of camera is right for you? The biggest thing to keep in mind when buying a digital camera is what you plan on using the camera for. For example, if you want a small, easy to carry camera for taking photos at parties and emailing them to friends, you probably want a small, ultra light camera. These cameras are point and shoots with little or no zoom and a relatively low resolution, but the small resolution won't matter unless you're printing the photos larger than 4x6, and the ultra small size of these cameras makes them easy to drop into a purse or shirt pocket for a night out. Or, maybe you want to use your digital camera in the same way you did your 35mm, sending a few photos to friends and printing others out for storage in albums or for a few larger wall hangings. Then consider buying a digital camera in the point and shoot range, something with a resolution between three and five mega pixels. Though these cameras may not always fit in a shirt pocket, they're still easy to carry and use. Most come with a decent optical zoom that will allow you to get close to your subject, a few different shooting modes for taking portraits, indoor, and outdoor shots, and various other features depending on the model and manufacturer. The higher resolution will allow you to print out crisp photos, either at home or at a photo processing store. If you're buying a digital camera to compete with your 35mm SLR or want to get into more advanced digital techniques, you'll want something in between the point and shoot and the full on, professional digital SLR. You fit into the "prosumer" category, squarely in between the professional and the standard consumer. Editor note: The prosumer digital cameras are more sophisticated and pricer than the entry level cameras. One good place to check out the reviews is www.dpreview.com. If you have the time, join a local photography club and ask around for opinions. In the past five years the digital camera market has really responded to this section of the market, offering up a large number of fully featured, relatively inexpensive cameras. Digital SLRs with a full range of interchangeable lenses usually start around $1,000, while other cameras with many of the features of the SLRs but without the interchangeable lens system can be had for much less. Whatever you're looking for, be sure to do your homework while buying a digital camera and try out a few cameras before you buy. If the camera you buy matches your needs well, you'll be taking great pictures for years. Editor note: Having a digital camera around can be fun. Why not buy at least two digital cameras? You can flip out your smaller camera for impromptu photo shoots. Your bigger camera will be reserved for more professional photo taking sessions. For more tips to buying a digital camera, do not forget to visit www.dpreview.com. The Full Article continue here
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