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My Top 20 most important questions to ask themselves when buying a digital camera.

1 How many “megapixels” / resolution?

once and for all, at least for me, you have the highest resolution you can buy for your money at the time you buy. Period.

2 Who has the lens?

Most cameras give you an idea where the lens was made just by looking at the front of the lens. Know whether the lens of the camera came from a reputable company like Leica, Zeiss, Canon, etc.. . Quality of the lens is one of the most important factors, especially when you consider you are going to be used for commercial, technical or scientific use.

3 Do I need interchangeable lenses? How many are in my particular camera head?

After the possibility of interchangeable lenses gives you the freedom to experiment with different focal lengths. Although some P & S (point and shoot) DSLR’s can compete with a generous zoom range for a non-interchangeable lens system.

Also note the number of lenses for use with your particular camera, because the reasons of flexibility. You can practically cover so that the entire zoom range with interchangeable lenses versus modest zoom ranges on a non-interchangeable lens systems, or P & S cameras.

4th Is there a zoom function, what is the range?

Almost all the applications I listed above will be some form of zoom (tele) need or (wide), especially if you do not have the space to the object to move around.

shoot landscape shots are wide shots is very common and appealing when zooming into the details as a break and complements the wide-angle shots.
for Weddings and Events < , br />, you need a zoom, because there are times when you are limited from the shooting area and one will move a difficult time. It is a good thing to know that you all types of framing, even without a change to do on your location.

A nice zoom gives you the efficiency and flexibility in your photography, so my suggestion is go for the greatest range, you can (usually from a 7X to 10X for Point and Shoots).

Note you are also the speed zoom in or out, as this is a factor if you shoot events like weddings. you will fail, that a “decisive moment” to capture a mediocre zoom speed.

5 Does it capture the provision of RAW images?

Many photographers say You need this digital camera function if you want big prints of your pictures. This is true, the main reason why this is because the benefits it will give you… pure total control over your images… by exposure, color, metadata, HDR, and much more.

6th Can I attach an external flash?

With an external flash capability will give you the power and creative freedom to make your subjects every which way you like light.

you your digital camera for all types of lamps and lighting, which you more options and to combine flexibility. This comes in the form of a hot shoe or PC sync socket.

If your digital camera does not have this function, there is still hope because Accessories slaves are called by third-party companies in various flavors that will do well to flash the same work sold more or less.

7th Is there a tripod mount?

Some of the most beautiful landscapes I have seen certainly have done with a tripod, this is a must if you plan to do this kind of photography is.

, still life and product shots, studio and fine art photography… all need a tripod for the successful execution… guess so, what happens if you do not have a tripod mount?… You can not effectively use a tripod!

8 Does it have automatic and manual focus?
It is not the first, why you need this especially apparent if you are just starting in photography. But if you like me… A total control freak when it comes to cameras… and you really want to bring your creative side to express this is definitely a must.

9 Can you create filters so that you do, and what filter size?

creative expression through special effects is just one of many reasons that photography is fun and interesting, and experimenting with filters is a creative endeavor, you should try with your photography especially if you ‘re a beginner. think

Always remember to ask whether the particular digital camera you can filter for handle and ask for the filter size is eyed. (Save you from buying the right filter with the wrong size filter) Please note that most digital SLRs should be able to filter, because most lenses that come with him handle have set up a filter thread in the lens.

Most P & S (point and shoot) digital cameras usually do not have installed a filter thread and can special accessories necessary to reach, so you should check to know for sure .

Again, there are many third-party accessories that you buy to filter to your P & S digital cameras adjust the risk of any of these provisions. I will discuss all this in a future post so as to watch for them. (Or on my announcement list (feed via e-mail), so you know when to.

10th Can I update the firmware?
< , br /> The good thing about some digital camera manufacturers is that they improve their digital cameras, even after they sold it to hold … that comes in the form of a firmware upgrade.
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Normally this means an improvement on one or more characteristics of a camera. Make sure that the digital camera that you plan to buy is a simple way to update the firmware. This comes in the form of either a simple download on the manufacturer’s website (find it and bookmark it now) or a FREE CDROM.

Another title – be sure to check whether a downgrade is possible, or with your digital camera … Why is there a need for a downgrade, you ask? … Because, you may want to reinstall an earlier firmware … if you do not like the results of a firmware upgrade. < , br />
Occasionally there is a feature that the upgrade that you can not read and away you decided that you just want to keep this feature, instead of a bunch of trivial upgrade the new firmware . (Yes, I personally experienced.)

11th there any extra goodies ignore or software that came with it?

Some people the fact that one a lot of money simply by saving a simple arithmetical. Did you know that you actually get your digital camera for much less if you study the bids and offers on the market?
< , br /> If you buy a digital camera and it comes with software that you can really use … like Photoshop, Elements, or any other photo editing software for that matter, then you already saved some money you would otherwise spend. Some dealers throw in many extras … If you just ask.

always try for these things that you end up buying will ask anyway, if you do not – such as camera bags, additional lenses, extra batteries, memory cards, tripod, lens cleaner, etc. Trust me … you are buying at the end of these things if you do not then ask about the deal. What you have to lose? just ask. Would you believe that I actually lowered my camera a cost of no less than 30%? Ask away.

12th Is there local support in your area?
< br /> find the answer to that will give you a great benefit in the long run. Would you sleep better at night because you feel that additional security – in the event that there is something wrong with your digital camera, you can add it in for repair bring in at a moments notice?

not know when the camera is repaired (or if there was even a remote repair shop) is one of the worst feelings that a photographer especially when you can have in the mid 13th a photo shoot or a project.

What kind of warranty does it have? Worldwide / Countrywide

; If you travel a lot to be good to know that a national or even better – a worldwide warranty, you can set the camera, wherever you are. Always get the warranty card and attach it to your camera bag.
< , br /> 14 Is it possible to take to make video and audio?

I know most of DSLRs the function. But some non-interchangeable lens DSLRs have it. This is a very useful feature to have if you are on a project or photo shoot and want to document or record to a process, a moment or an idea you have other problems to remember, or even writing. There is always a good idea to bring an S & P, that this camera have a backup feature.

The things you could do with audio and video clips on a photo shoot, are only limited by your imagination. .. limited interviews, documentaries, funny jokes, training procedures, breakdowns, etc..

15th Is there a manual white balance?

White Balance is one of the most interesting aspects of the digital cameras. It’s fun and fascinating at work. Having this option makes photography fun-o-meter way way up. In future articles, white balance, I will discuss in detail so sure , stay tuned.

How sensitive is it 16th, infrared

If you ‘re planning to make infrared images or type the exciting world of infrared photography art then you will want to know if your digital camera can do about it.

TIP: There is a simple way to test how sensitive your camera is equipped with an infrared device very often – a TV remote control. The P & S, you can aim the remote at the lens and measure how bright the LED is at a distance. This should give you an idea how sensitive the camera to infrared. For DSLRs you have pictures of the LED and experiment a little, or just use the google research or particular camera model you have in mind for other peoples experiences and thoughts about it.

17 What is the ISO sensitivity or is it manually set?

ISO sensitivity is a term for the sensitivity of the film to light. In the digital world, he points to the sensitivity of the electronic sensor used in your digital camera in relation to the ISO standard for the film.

The higher the ISO speed the camera, the faster or better absorb a certain amount of light. can

High ISO sensitivity for better pictures in dark settings may be useful … as in a church or at night. The higher the ISO setting, the more detail you from

One limitation – take note of the level of noise at higher ISOs a specific camera exhibits. Some people like it and some do not. Again, do not be afraid to to ask or do research on the noise characteristics of your camera model to see eye to whether this may the right choice for you.

18th How high or low you set the shutter speed, what are the minimum and maximum aperture?

shutter speed and aperture are the fundamental mechanisms that drive your camera and control the amount of light is exposed through the film or image sensor.
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high Shutterspeed use in action shots and the camera shake, and use low Shutterspeed for motion effects and bulb or long exposure times. You can check these numbers to the sites that I have given you to review in part 1. it can be seen in the technical specifications for a particular camera.

A light bulb or “T” function is a nice feature to have, because you risk take a very long time for practically be eligible. is to have an additional feature if your camera has a remote control to this light bulb, or use “T” mode. This gives you the option of pictures without holding the camera and the enlargement the “camera shake to take.”

With the theme of the openings, a small (small aperture) allows you a greater depth of field, so your shots are from near to far versus a large aperture (large aperture), where your shots have a narrow depth of focus and appear sharp “selective” are aligned.

19th Is there some form of an image stabilizer?

new cameras coming out, as we often have this feature to speak. In simple terms, is an image stabilizer in some type of mechanism in the lens or the camera (depending on the built-in manufacturers and their implementation) that basically prevents you always blurred images when shooting in low light or use a long or telephoto lens. Having this feature, the difference between a blurry picture (aka mean no picture!) files to a usable.
< , br /> 20 How close can it focus? macro skills?

The closer to focus the camera … The larger the image of an object, you can in relation to the Image dimensions of the final photo … and the bigger the image of the object … The more details you can get. If you want to take pictures of small objects like flowers and fine details then, is a must-have. /> < , br /> That’s all. Whew “was br.

Did you really go through all these questions … Of course not, but even if only to study and reflect on half of them … and take the time … I promise you one thing that will happen for sure …

you …
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much smarter!

than when you first started these questions … ergo you be in a better position to decide what to buy digital camera … As Now, with the most powerful tool anyone can have are armed

the power of information!

In any case, I hope you as much value in these questions so many of my friends and be able to get the camera of your dreams.

Enjoy!