| 1) The Budget. For most people this is the most | | | | portrait photography look for the camera that |
| important consideration when choosing a digital | | | | has the lens with the widest aperture (the f |
| camera. There is no point looking at the top of | | | | numbers on the lens) and for sports and animal |
| the range professional digital single lens reflex | | | | photography go for a camera that has a |
| (DSLR) cameras when your budget is only 200 $. | | | | telephoto lens. If you can't decide than buy a |
| So first you should decide how much can you | | | | DSLR or a compact camera with super zoom |
| spend on a digital camera and narrow your | | | | lens. |
| choices down to that. | | | | 5) The features. We already looked at the lenses, |
| 2) The Usage. You need to consider how often | | | | but there are so many other features of digital |
| will you use the camera as well as how are you | | | | cameras. The biggest mistake you can make is to |
| going to use it. A big DSLR will be better for high- | | | | look at the sensor resolution and to go for the |
| quality photos and it has more options for | | | | biggest number of mega pixels. Wile the resolution |
| different photography techniques. A light and | | | | is important it is definitely not the most important |
| compact camera will be easier to carry around | | | | feature of a digital camera. Creative controls are |
| thus making it more convenient for travel | | | | one of the key features you should look at when |
| photography. A point and shoot compact camera | | | | choosing a digital camera. Different scene modes |
| will be great for family album photography and | | | | are all nice, but you really should look for a manual |
| kids. | | | | control options on your camera. Find out what |
| 3) Your experience. This is a key factor when | | | | accessories the camera has. A simple point and |
| choosing a digital camera. It is important to | | | | shoot camera will not have any, but an entry level |
| understand that a simple point and shoot camera | | | | DSLR will have changeable lenses, flashes, light |
| in the hands of beginner will produce better | | | | filters and others. Some compact cameras will |
| photos than top of the range DSLR. I know so | | | | have the option of additional flash and wide angle |
| many people who have bought DSLR's only to | | | | or tele adapters for the lens. |
| find out that they are too complicated, too big | | | | These are my five tips for choosing a digital |
| and the pictures are not that better than from a | | | | camera, but before you buy a camera you should |
| good compact camera. So if you are a beginner | | | | do your homework. Read about digital cameras, |
| go for a point and shoot camera or a compact | | | | the internet is a great resource of finding |
| camera. For amateurs there are entry level | | | | information on any digital camera. Don't be shy; if |
| DSLR's and for professionals there are | | | | necessary ask questions in the forums about |
| professional cameras. It's that simple. | | | | specific camera brand and model. And if you |
| 4) Your favorite subjects for photography. Think | | | | decide to buy your camera on the internet, go to |
| about your favorite subject you like to take | | | | a real shop and try out the camera. And most |
| pictures of. If you like landscapes than you should | | | | importantly have fun and good luck on finding the |
| look for a camera that has wide angle lens. For | | | | right camera for you. |