Cameras have long gone beyond the limits of professional workshops. Now a digital camera is available to everyone. And if the popularity of film cameras has come to naught, then digital ones are experiencing a real boom. This is due to the fact that with the help of a digital camera it is easy to take a photo, it can hold many photos, and most importantly, the result is visible immediately.
Now there are cameras in a wide price range and with a different set of characteristics. Therefore, it is often very difficult to choose the one that you need. A few tips on what to look for first and what to check when buying a digital camera won't hurt you.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are a beginner photographer, then you should not take a device that is too complicated to operate. Quite an inexpensive digital "soap dish". After all, it makes no sense to overpay for those functions that you will not use.
The first thing to check when buying is the number of pixels. The cost often depends on them. If you are going to print photos in the 10x15 standard, but not more, then 3 megapixels will be enough for you. If you are going to process them in graphics programs and view them on a computer, then the more megapixels, the better. Now there are digital "soap boxes" with a resolution of up to 12 megapixels.
Step 2
The next characteristic is the camera matrix. Color rendition, photosensitivity, noise in the photo and so on depend on it. If the model has a manual sensitivity setting, great. It will give you more options for different shooting conditions. It is difficult to check the matrix of the "soap dish", because most often all the settings are automatic. To check the matrix of a professional SLR camera, you need to remove all automatic settings for noise reduction, color rendition, exposure and focus, without removing the cover, take several pictures at different shutter speeds. Then check at maximum magnification for the presence of multi-colored dots. If there are no more than 6 such points for the entire frame, then everything is in order with the matrix. If there are more of them, then there are faulty pixels and such a camera should not be taken.
Step 3
The next feature worth checking out is zoom. The zoom in the camera can be either digital or optical. Most inexpensive digital cameras are equipped with digital zoom. More expensive models offer a choice, which increases the shooting possibilities. It is good if the camera provides an opportunity to change the optics.
Step 4
There are spare parts for the camera, which are rarely included in the kit. These are batteries, flash cards and cases. Buy batteries of the largest capacity so that they are not discharged at a crucial moment. The same goes for the flash drive. The larger the volume, the better. Choosing a case is not difficult. The main thing is that the camera is protected from shocks.
