What you must know before you buy a digital camera

If you are considering buying a camera then you would understand that buying a digital camera can be such a hustle. Given that a digital camera has so many features to be considered makes the task so difficult. For instance one has to consider the memory, resolution cost and so many factors. The fact that there are so many different cameras from different manufacturers can be very confusing and does not make selection any easier. It is very important that before you buy a digital camera you should carry out extensive research. You could also talk to photography experts as they may be helpful in helping you identify the important features of a digital camera.

Almost every day technology changes and each new digital camera has a new feature. There could be a 3.0 mega pixel camera today and the next day there could be a 5 mega pixel camera at half the cost. It can be devastating. Nowadays there is no new camera with less than a 10 mega pixel sensor. So you should make sure that you get a camera with at least 10 megapixels and that would be sufficient. So nowadays buying a camera isn't all about mega pixels as it was some time back when cameras had such low resolution that an increase in one mega pixel was considerable.

Now that that is settled, there is still another question to be addressed. What do you intend to do with your camera. Manufacturers are now producing cameras for different type of users. So, if you know what you want to do with your camera, then there is a custom made one just for your needs. First you must be aware of what you intend the camera for. For instance it might be necessary to determine what kind of photography you will be doing, the conditions you will be photographing in, your experience with photography and many other questions. Once you know all these it will be easier to choose a digital camera after analyzing what is on offer. The sales people may even ask you what you kind of photography you intend to carry out in order to advice you better. It is a good idea to know the purpose of your camera before hand to help with choosing one that will fit your needs.

You may also want to keep in mind the extras such as memory cards, reflectors and tripods. Though once you consider your needs then the extras will automatically follow.