Digital Camera Shopping for the Clueless
If you are like most people, shopping for a digital camera (also known as a "digicam") can be overwhelming. Most stores only carry a limited number of cameras, and sometimes the pressure to buy now! results in a buying decision that you might regret later.
One of the best ways to make a good decision is to know what the market has to offer, and how well these digital cameras perform in the real world. Marketing literature isn't as valuable to you as someone telling you how good or bad their latest digital camera is. In this article we will take a look at some good resources for finding and learning about digital cameras.
If you are new to digital cameras, and want to know all about megapixels, CCDs, and other new buyer questions, take a look at Dave's Definitive Guide to Buying a Digicam. Dave's site also has a list of top picked cameras as judged by their readers.
Once you have a general idea of what you're looking for in a camera, you might want to compare it to other similar units from different brands. The ACME Digital Camera Database allows you to do a search on the features that interest you, and it will list all of the digicams that match.
When you've narrowed your choices down to a few, you might want to know how well they really work. The best way to do this is to see what others say at epinions.com or Consumer Guide.
Once you've picked out the model of your new digicam, where do you buy it? Can you trust online vendors? Yes, if they are reputable. If you are buying on eBay make sure the seller has a good rating. But if the online deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Your local camera or electronics store typically has a good selection of digital cameras.
Finally, you will need to consider all of the extra expenses like batteries, a camera bag, a higher capacity memory card, or even an extended warranty. These can add a significant cost to your total outlay, so make sure you include the extras in your comparison.
Take your time, compare reviews, features and prices, and take home a great camera!
One of the best ways to make a good decision is to know what the market has to offer, and how well these digital cameras perform in the real world. Marketing literature isn't as valuable to you as someone telling you how good or bad their latest digital camera is. In this article we will take a look at some good resources for finding and learning about digital cameras.
If you are new to digital cameras, and want to know all about megapixels, CCDs, and other new buyer questions, take a look at Dave's Definitive Guide to Buying a Digicam. Dave's site also has a list of top picked cameras as judged by their readers.
Once you have a general idea of what you're looking for in a camera, you might want to compare it to other similar units from different brands. The ACME Digital Camera Database allows you to do a search on the features that interest you, and it will list all of the digicams that match.
When you've narrowed your choices down to a few, you might want to know how well they really work. The best way to do this is to see what others say at epinions.com or Consumer Guide.
Once you've picked out the model of your new digicam, where do you buy it? Can you trust online vendors? Yes, if they are reputable. If you are buying on eBay make sure the seller has a good rating. But if the online deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Your local camera or electronics store typically has a good selection of digital cameras.Finally, you will need to consider all of the extra expenses like batteries, a camera bag, a higher capacity memory card, or even an extended warranty. These can add a significant cost to your total outlay, so make sure you include the extras in your comparison.
Take your time, compare reviews, features and prices, and take home a great camera!
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