It seems that every month, if not every week, different manufacturers come out with the latest digital cameras to entice potential clients. And that just doesn't work for us!
After spending a considerable amount of time at the mall trying to figure out which is the best digital camera for us, we finally have enough money to buy this stunning, 7-megapixel, 10x digital zoom, potable, candy, expandable up to 512 MB memory super hi-speed SD memory cards and not to mention very portably, (this will be the envy of just about everyone we know). We march into the mall armed with our life savings and plenty of self-pride as we pass the new display - eight megapixels, up to 1G expandable memory, built-in microphone, stereo surround, video playback capability, and 22 camera-type scene modes. And we sigh because the maker of this amazing gadget claims that it is the best digital camera ever available in the market. And because we always want the best, armed with our life savings and a few credit cards, we buy the "best digital camera." But then again it doesn't last too long, after about two months there is another "best digital camera".
And so it confuses us. What makes a digital camera the best digital camera?
There are certain factors to consider when searching for the “best digital camera” for us.
MEGAPIXELS. One of the most important features of a digital camera to make it into the category of best digital cameras is its megapixel feature. The higher the megapixels, the better the actual photo will be. A megapixel equals one million pixels. The resolution of your image is based on the megapixel capability of your camera. This means that when you enlarge the image, you get more detail and fewer blurred colors.
LCD SIZE. The best digital camera will always have a large LCD to help you frame your subject without having to squint into the viewfinder. This is also useful when viewing images, some cameras allow retouching and editing using the LCD screen. A 1.5-inch screen is average, and a 2-inch LCD screen is good, but the best LCD size would be 2.5 inches or larger.
ENLARGEMENT. Most digital cameras have both digital and optical zoom. Higher optical zoom is always better than higher digital zoom. Digital cameras are usually equipped with optics between 3x and 10x. The better the optical zoom, the higher it climbs into the category of best digital cameras.
MEMORY STICK. Always make sure your memory card is correct for your digital camera. There are different types of memory cards such as xD, SD, Flash cards, and the like. And these types of memory cards are suitable for certain types of digital cameras. Of course, memory storage also plays a role when choosing the best digital cameras. Choose the amount of memory you need, if you are a photo junkie you may need more than 32MB. Memory cards can have a capacity of up to 1G.
The key to finding the best digital camera is to find one that best suits you and your lifestyle. Don't just buy the latest or the ones that claim to be the best digital cameras on the market. Wouldn't you want to buy a DSLR and use it for home activities or family outings and have to lug it around? Or you don't want to buy the latest point-and-shoot camera when you're serious about becoming a professional photographer. (Of course, you can use this to get started, but unless you're already a beginner photographer, you wouldn't want to get this kind of camera.)
In fact, the best digital camera is one that you will enjoy using. It's not the type you just let rot in a box or up there in the attic after a few weeks of use or something.
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