Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Digital Cameras: How to Buy the Right One
Posted by Suhit Gupta in "ARTICLE" @ 12:00 PM
"There are two basic types of digital cameras—point-and-shoot and D-SLRs (Digital Single Lens Reflex). Point and shoot digicams—or as we like to call them “aim and forget”—make up the vast majority of models sold (over 90 percent). The reason is simple: in a single gadget you have everything you need to take good photos. Just aim, zoom in on your subject, press the shutter and the camera does all the work. More sophisticated D-SLRs have interchangeable lenses that let you unleash your inner Annie Leibovitz—they offer higher quality, faster response time and more flexibility. They also are a lot heavier and cost much more. Your decision between the two is purely personal and totally dependent on your level of commitment to photography. No matter which way you go there are basics that hold true for all cameras. Learning them will help you make the right decision."
This is a good beginner's guide which goes through all the basics that one needs to know about when buying a camera. Although I really think that most people know most of this stuff already. Of course, we are headed into the most frenzied shopping season so it is always good to have a checklist.
This is a good beginner's guide which goes through all the basics that one needs to know about when buying a camera. Although I really think that most people know most of this stuff already. Of course, we are headed into the most frenzied shopping season so it is always good to have a checklist.
