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A look at digicams

womenwithcamera33277526.jpg Digicams are a shortened name for digital cameras or digital camouflage. What Digicams generally do is provide a simplified approach to digital photography. Digicams aim at reducing the technical aspects of digital photography and allow the user to focus on processing the photographs instead.

Purchasing a digital camera can be confusing, time consuming, and frustrating if you don't know what to look for. Each individual is at a different level with digital photography: beginner, amateur, enthusiast and professional. There are 3 main groups that digicams can be divided into:


  • Point and Shoot digital cameras

  • Prosumer digital cameras

  • Professional digital cameras

Point and Shoot digital cameras are generally geared toward beginner and amateur photographers. Point and Shoot digital cameras make up the bulk of the digital camera market. Most Point and Shoot digital cameras are fully automatic with a built in flash and zoom lens. Depending upon the price, a Point and Shoot digital camera could offer some manual controls and have extra long zoom lenses.

Prosumer digital cameras are geared towards advanced amateurs or enthusiasts. Typically these cameras have a built in zoom lens with manual controls and a hot shoe for an external flash.

Professional digital cameras may use a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) format. Digital SLRs offer interchangeable lens, raw format, high resolution, high build quality, and a hot shoe for external flash and studio work. Professional cameras offer the highest resolution available and fastest operation possible.

Many of the large digital photography manufacturers create cameras that target all 3 audiences. Here are some additional steps you can follow when purchasing a digital camera:

Decide how much money you want to spend and how much you can afford to spend. You need to set a budget before you start shopping because it will help you avoid the cameras you cannot afford. It is easier to choose from 2 or 3 models in a specified price range instead of viewing cameras that are out of your price range.

You must know what level you are at with photography. Most people are amateurs and use cameras for general purpose use. Select a camera that offers the best features to satisfy your needs.

Mega pixels are another thing you need to consider. If you plan to print pictures that are larger than 4x6, you will need to increase your mega pixel amount. A good standard is to select a digital camera that has at least 5 mega pixels.

Your computer also needs to be able to store the images you transfer. A 7 mega pixel camera will store relatively large images that may take up too much room on your computer. Another thing you need to consider is the zoom. If you plan on taking a lot of close-ups or you plan to take many pictures from a distance, you will need a camera at has a 3x optical zoom.

After you select 2 or 3 models, you need to visit a few stores and handle the cameras. If you play with the cameras before you purchase one, you may find that the "perfect" camera for your needs isn't as great as you once thought. The optional warranty is another factor you need to consider. Take a look at the vendor's site because you may find that the factory warranty is more than enough to cover your camera needs.

Save your receipt and all related warranty papers in case you need to return your camera to the store. Also remember to register your purchase with the manufacturer. If you end up needing to make a warranty claim, all the documentation you have will be in one location.

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