How to Pick the Perfect Digital Camera

To choose a perfect digital camera, you should consider about the following elements:



Digital Camera Photo Quality



Resolution is often the first thing you’ll hear about a digital camera; it’s a hot selling point. Digital camera resolution is expressed in pixels. At a minimum, you should consider cameras with two megapixels (two million dots per picture) or more.



Digital Camera Zoom Quality



There are two types of zoom: digital zoom and optical zoom. Digital zoom simply enlarges each pixel electronically, while optical zoom involves a physical lens magnification of the image you are photographing. Where 35 mm cameras only use optical zoom, digital cameras usually offer both.



Digital Camera Convenience vs. Power



Generally, lightweight digital cameras have less zoom power, lower resolution and fewer features. Of course, these cameras are less expensive. If portability and low price are top priorities, you’ll have to sacrifice some camera power. These cameras are the "point-and-shoot" variety, with few perks available. But, for top-quality photos and all the bells and whistles, many are happy to pay the price for a larger camera.



Digital Camera LCD Screen



A big, color LCD screen is a must-have on a digital camera. This screen serves purposes beyond previewing shots; you can also view the photo after the fact to see if you captured the shot you wanted, you can scroll through photos and delete duplicate or imperfect shots and even set up a mini-slideshow.



Digital Camera Memory Options



Some cameras store digital photos directly onto CD, but the majority use flash card memory or some other form of memory stick that transfers to a computer through a USB connection. The disadvantage of CD cameras is bulk—these big, circular cameras are anything but petite. And even though writing to CD saves a step, you also lose the option of deleting unwanted photos before writing to CD.If you opt for a non-CD camera, it will come with minimal storage device, such as a 16 megabyte flash card. Such a card can only store a handful of high-resolution photos. If you want fewer downloads, consider upgrading your storage device. A device over one gigabyte-such as a two gigabyte micro drive—can store hundreds of high-resolution photos and a few dozen movie clips before maxing out.



Digital Camera Battery Options



Most all digital cameras have a built-in flash, and many have LCD screens and sound recording. These features are all energy hogs, so you’ll need good batteries to power them. You’ll want a digital camera that uses rechargeable batteries too, not disposable—the cost adds up fast. A wall plug is a bonus; you can take photos near an outlet when you’ve forgotten to charge your batteries. But you can avoid this by purchasing an extra battery pack, since one can charge while the other is in use. Your camera will probably come with one battery pack, so buy the largest compatible battery you can afford for interruption-free photo shoots. And if you’re going to be in the great outdoors for extended periods, you can purchase a compatible solar changing unit to keep that shutter clicking.



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