Can you name the best 3 digital cameras to buy for under $200? How about the worst? It can be pretty intimidating for those unfamiliar with digital camera technology to really know if their getting value for their dollar, or just getting ripped off.
It really doesn't matter if you have a $100 camera, or a $10,000 camera. If you can't see and compose the desired image with your own eyes, in your mind, then save yourself a whack of money and buy the $100 camera.
I heard a great story from an aspiring young photographer about their college days. His professor in a photography class full of promising professional photographers was given a simple task.
Just ignore them. Five or six years ago, when the majority of cameras had below 4MP, it was a significant item to consider when deciding which digital camera to buy. Today, it's practically impossible to buy a new digital camera with less than 6MP. The manufacturers (all of them) still continue to flaunt megapixels, like it's the holy grail of digital imaging. It's really a disservice to the consumer and they know it.
In fact, cramming too many megapixels into a camera with too small an image sensor can seriously degrade your image. You end up with too much noise in your pictures. In addition, more megapixels means you need bigger memory cards, and more room on your computer to store your pictures. That's just an added expense for you the consumer. Image sensor size (CCD) would be a better specification to judge your buying decision on, but your going to have to dig through the fine print to find that.
Bigger LCD's are a big sales point these days with manufacturers and sales staff alike. In this case size is nice, but there are other things to consider as well. LCD resolution is important to consider as well. It allows you to view the LCD from off center, and ensures that likelihood that you'll be able to view your screen in bright sunlight.
With all that in mind, it would be unfair of me to not make at least a few digital camera recommendations. Especially considering the title of this piece. If your unsure of brand, I'd pick Canon.
Finally, the most important thing you can do when trying to decide which digital camera I should buy is... hold one. Go to your local camera or favorite big box electronics store and test drive a few models. Take a few pictures around the store.
If your a little more ambitious with your photography, then start with a Canon Digital Rebel XTi SLR camera. For under $600 you've got plenty of room to grow. That's it, go get one, and start taking pictures. Your not getting any younger. - 23802
It really doesn't matter if you have a $100 camera, or a $10,000 camera. If you can't see and compose the desired image with your own eyes, in your mind, then save yourself a whack of money and buy the $100 camera.
I heard a great story from an aspiring young photographer about their college days. His professor in a photography class full of promising professional photographers was given a simple task.
Just ignore them. Five or six years ago, when the majority of cameras had below 4MP, it was a significant item to consider when deciding which digital camera to buy. Today, it's practically impossible to buy a new digital camera with less than 6MP. The manufacturers (all of them) still continue to flaunt megapixels, like it's the holy grail of digital imaging. It's really a disservice to the consumer and they know it.
In fact, cramming too many megapixels into a camera with too small an image sensor can seriously degrade your image. You end up with too much noise in your pictures. In addition, more megapixels means you need bigger memory cards, and more room on your computer to store your pictures. That's just an added expense for you the consumer. Image sensor size (CCD) would be a better specification to judge your buying decision on, but your going to have to dig through the fine print to find that.
Bigger LCD's are a big sales point these days with manufacturers and sales staff alike. In this case size is nice, but there are other things to consider as well. LCD resolution is important to consider as well. It allows you to view the LCD from off center, and ensures that likelihood that you'll be able to view your screen in bright sunlight.
With all that in mind, it would be unfair of me to not make at least a few digital camera recommendations. Especially considering the title of this piece. If your unsure of brand, I'd pick Canon.
Finally, the most important thing you can do when trying to decide which digital camera I should buy is... hold one. Go to your local camera or favorite big box electronics store and test drive a few models. Take a few pictures around the store.
If your a little more ambitious with your photography, then start with a Canon Digital Rebel XTi SLR camera. For under $600 you've got plenty of room to grow. That's it, go get one, and start taking pictures. Your not getting any younger. - 23802
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