DPReview screenshotChoosing the right digital camera for you requires an ability to make comparisons between the vast amount of choice available. This article hopes to point you in the right direction.
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- 1Use the Internet. The Internet is your friend when it comes to research. It can provide a lot of information, including comparison lists.
- Some of your search parameters would be "digital", "camera", "side by side", compare, etc.
- Look for comparison lists. Magazines devoted to camera equipment often place these lists online, as well as more general sites such as About.com.
- 2Have an idea of how much you want to spend. Comparing prices can be very telling as you might be able to find the biggest bargain possible provided you're willing to do the research and maybe pay a little shipping or wait for a sale.
- 3Take into consideration what you already own, if anything. Yes! It is important to compare what you already own with what you want to get. Are you getting better/more features than you have now? Are you going to fill gaps that your current camera cannot provide?
- 4Try some side by side comparisons. Some good resources are:
- DPReview
- Imaging Resource
- BetterPhoto
- There are probably more comparison sites out there, just keep on looking.
- 5Summarize. In summary, it is important to compare the following:
- Cost
- Resolution
- ISO Rating
- Zoom (this would apply to non-DSLR cameras
- Autofocus
- White Balance
- Modes
- Type of flash
- Metering
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February 17, 2010 by Flickety
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