By Etsuko Williard


You want a fabulous digital camera. Ok, but you're stumped as to how to make a good decision, or how to evaluate them? You'll find point 'n shoot cameras, and then there are SLR's; and the latter flatly gives you better, and more, features along with more options and choices for taking excellent photos. As you may already have discovered, there's quite a selection available for digital SLR's; and it can prove a daunting task to figure it all out. We're here to offer a helping hand by talking about a few excellent points about shopping for the next DSLR.

We know you want to take fantastic shots, but how about video? Believe you'll want that, as well? Many digital SLR cameras give you this ability, which is a big advantage over traditional cameras. It hasn't been that long, but there was a time when you had to use a separate camcorder for shooting video. Have you ever heard of film mode with cameras? If not, they're found on the better cameras. Also, you can find cameras with the ability to plug-in an external mic so the sound will be better. But it's most likely a good idea to use the camcorders still for more serious videos, and the camera video function is just for basic, nothing-fancy videos.

If you're a beginner, then we'll tell you to think about the size of the camera and your demands. Electronic device manufacturers are constantly trying to make our things ever smaller each year. While the camera industry will always be around, still the proliferation of cell phones with cameras is somewhat incredible. You can find a good range of sizes in todays digital SLR camera. Are there any specific places or trips you plan to use your camera? Will a smaller or larger camera really make that much difference with you? Will you be somewhere that involves walking for fantastic distances and hours? If so, size and weight might be important.

Check out some online user review sites for the skinny on the SLR you're interested in. Reviews will show you rating for different cameras, and a wide variety of experiences that consumers have had with them. It will soon become apparent which ones you should and should not consider by price, features, performance and overall functionality. Look for forums that offer a number of reviews for you to look at rather than only a few.

The kinds of photos you can take with a digital SLR camera are only limited by the camera and your imagination. Two prime considerations when you're shopping: a price within your budget plus a camera that does what you want it to do. If you're a beginner, do you really believe you need absolutely every bell and whistle? We hope this article has shed some light on the subject, and you'll have a good time with your digital camera.




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