207867 24 Arts & Media Photography Techniques Digital Photography true Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:48:04 -0700 /system/videos/2/67/78/20/207867.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, art, photography, camera How To Buy a Digital Camera http://www.howcast.com/videos/207867-How-To-Buy-a-Digital-Camera http://www.howcast.com/videos/207867-How-To-Buy-a-Digital-Camera/edit approved 200 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=207867"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=207867" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 dogtide http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1614 false false false 78470 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/18.jpg Set your budget Decide how much you want to spend.

]]> 78471 2 22 Tip Your goal is to find the best camera in your price range.

]]> 78472 3 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/25.jpg Think about your needs Think about what you want to do with your digital camera. Do you want to be able to take pictures at night? Make large prints? Carry it with you everywhere?

]]> 78473 4 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/36.jpg Shop Visit a camera store—online or brick and mortar—to narrow down your choices. Find the largest selection possible.

]]> 78474 5 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/45.jpg Decide what kind Decide if you want a “point-and-shoot” camera or a “digital SLR” (single-lens reflex) camera. Digital SLR cameras are larger and more expensive but usually have more features and interchangeable lenses.

]]> 78475 6 58 Tip A digital SLR camera is a great professional camera but probably unnecessarily expensive for the amateur photographer.

]]> 78476 7 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/65.jpg Decide what resolution Figure out what resolution you want, known as the “megapixel” rating. Basically, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the picture you can print and the higher quality the image will be.

]]> 78477 8 78 Tip A five-megapixel camera has sufficient resolution to print out a high-quality 11” by 14” picture.

]]> 78478 9 85 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/85.jpg Focus on batteries Look for digital cameras that use rechargeable batteries, and find out if you need a separate charger.

]]> 78479 10 92 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/92.jpg Consider optical zoom Decide on how much optical zoom you need. The higher the zoom, the steadier your hand must be. Most people would rather have a higher zoom than a higher resolution.

]]> 78480 11 104 Tip Don’t worry about digital zoom. All it does is magnify a photo, meaning the higher you zoom, the lower the picture quality. Optical zoom is what’s important.

]]> 78481 12 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/114.jpg Consider the features Consider what built-in features—like low-light focusing or red-eye reduction—are worth the expense for your needs.

]]> 78482 13 124 Tip A fast-acting camera is key to avoiding so-called “shutter lag,” which is the delay between your pushing the button and the camera taking the picture.

]]> 78483 14 133 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/133.jpg Consider video Decide whether you want video capability, but realize your filming length will be limited and will fill your memory card quickly.

]]> 78484 15 141 Tip If you want to digitally record video, you’re better off investing in a digital camcorder.

]]> 78485 16 147 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/147.jpg Consider comfort Don’t forget that comfort counts. If you’re planning to carry the camera around a lot, a smaller, lighter camera will be best.

]]> 78486 17 157 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/157.jpg Buy memory Most cameras don’t include enough memory, so purchase a memory card or stick. Most cameras come with a 16 MB “standard” card, but you’ll most likely want to buy another larger card so you’ll be able to store lots more pictures on it.

]]> 78487 18 171 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/171.jpg Consider LCD screen size All digital cameras have LCD screens. They vary in size; larger screens make the camera easier to use but will probably drain the batteries faster.

]]> 78488 19 182 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/207867/182.jpg Buy a case Whatever you end up choosing, be sure to buy a case for it. Digital cameras can be easily damaged, and you don’t want your investment going to waste.

]]> 78489 20 193 Fact In 2004, Kodak stopped making new film cameras.

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