Digital Camera - tips

Sometimes shopping for a new camera could be a lot of fun, for all photography enthusiasts as they get to try out the operations of various cameras. But then, putting the fun part aside, ones main goal should be to buy digital cameras that fits within ones price range and at the same time contains all the vital functions one requires to take the best of pictures. This does not mean that one compromises to such an extent and purchases cheap digital cameras that have minimal functions and would last not more than a couple of months.

Generally the cost of the simple point and shoot digital cameras range from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 50,000. One should remember that those at the lower end produce low resolution pictures, and the higher the price the higher is the resolution of the images clicked and stored. Another aspect is that the lower resolution pictures can be emailed and viewed on screen, but the print quality has much to ask for. Thus, ideally one should opt for the mid-range of cameras.

The following are some important tips to buy a digital camera:
• Research should be conducted: Whether buying a camera for the first time or not one needs to study the comparison of best digital cameras, prior to making the final purchase. Apart from seeking out recommendations, one needs to visit a couple of stores in order to get a hands-on feel of the cameras. There are also certain photography related publications that provide detailed product information.

• The Cost-Capability ratio: Whenever a company introduces a new model, it lowers the price of the older ones. This makes the cameras become a better deal. However, when checking out the price of cameras, one needs to also keep aised approximately Rs. 4,000 aside for various accessories such as extra batteries and memory cards.

• Increasing capability equals increased price, as well as complexity: the more expensive a digital camera, the more complex are its varied functions, because of the additional features. However, the fact is that the pictures are also better.

• The simpler cameras can be used by almost anyone in the family, without worrying about it getting damaged because of the simple functions.

• The camera should fit one’s style: One should be comfortable carrying the camera, just like it when selecting a cell phone.

• Size matter: One should be comfortable carrying their camera, and so the smaller ones are more convenient than the large and bulky ones