The Digital Camera Experience
Friday, August 13th, 2010Compact cameras are small and lightweight. These cameras take good pictures, but give you limited control over your photos. Digital SLR cameras are bulkier, but allow you to make adjustments that give you control over how the picture turns out. They also give you better picture quality. Knowing what youll be using your camera for and what your budget is will help you decide which type of camera is for you. Once youve decided what type of camera to buy start shopping around.Armed with just a little understanding, youll be able to find a camera that fits your needs and won break the bank. Here are the things youll want to look for, and how theyll affect your digital camera experience:1. MegapixelsIm listing this one first not because its really the most important, but because its the one the camera makers harp on the most. Youe going to see a megapixel number in every camera ad and product listing, so you might as well know what it is. In a nutshell, the number of megapixels a camera can capture describes the level of detail and sharpness you will get. A 3-megapixel camera divides a photo into three million individual dots and records the color of each one of them.One con, is that the better known brands are likely to be higher priced. Another is, that by limiting your choice to a specific brand, youve eliminated a lot of good digital cameras. While it may seem strange to suggest, that a high tech industry like digital cameras is becoming a bit of a commodity market, its true. When I say commodity, Im suggesting that the technology has evolved to the point, that it doesn really matter which brand you buy.photo contests