What are the factors one should consider to buy a good Digital Camera?

Answer 1

Camera is a thing which we use for our hobby, needs in functions & etc. But, it is not a must thing for our life. So, what we do is we find it to suit
1) Requirement,
2) Budget,
3) Durability,
4) Serviceability,
5) Availability,
6) & things like these.

Why I am telling u these things is...not only for camera but for any items like these we need to see these things.
Starting from requirement... what I am using it for?
If I want a digi cam with movie recording also, do I need sound also to be recorded with it or not? Some models of Sony, Olympus they don't give sound recording with video but they have zooming capacity while video shooting which some models of Cannon don't give.
Next. Some models have chip batteries which take a little long to charge but last long & are not easily available. We can't use AA batteries but if we opt for the AA battery compatible cameras as they are easily available, u need to compromise with the size of the camera & weight as well as the chip batteries are durable & last long & are as compact as your mobile phone batteries.
So, think of ur requirements.

Budget, I don't need to tell anything more for it.

"Mega pixel" is the big word in the world of cameras.
If you are the one (as it seems by the question) a fresher in the use of a camera & not professional, then don't go for a mega pixel more than 6. (I'm putting it to a higher side.) Because, the capacity & the functions the more pixel camera gives will not be used by a beginner because of unawareness.
Again, find out & list down the functions it gives like fast motion picture, fast motion video record, night shoot facility, picture of light sources, auto focusing manual focusing. Red eye correction, compatible for remote operating with PC & Television.
do they offer chargers with it or not. etc etc...

The most important thing. Servicing. how d they do it. Do they have the facility to get it repaired or replaced if any manufacturing faults etc. What do they cover in warranty or guaranty of the Camera?

What are the features that support the additional facility we can use after a while? Like, additional Flash Gun, Folding stand option, Additional zoom lenses, Additional protect sheath for the camera etc...

so, there are many things dear.
I recommend, why don't you take someone with a better exposure to these above things to go to buy a camera?

Wish u happy shooting....

Answer 2

Well, first of all, you have to decide what KIND of digital camera you want to have. That depends on your personal needs and likes.
Finally, when you decided that, the "factors you should consider" will depend on the above.

For example:

If you were buying a digital SLR, one of your primary concerns would be megapixels, because chances are you would want/need to take professional/large photos.

However, if you are buying a simple point-and-shoot camera, you need not worry about megapixels as much despite what most people are saying. The most important factors for you in this case would be the portability, size, battery life, OPTICAL zoom(not digital), and ease of use + features like night shooting.

Here is a bit of info I feel might be helpful to you:

I read in some magazine that for an average user the amount of megapixels is pretty much not important. You want more megapixels if you will be taking big photos, and more importantly will be printing them out. However if you mostly need 4x6, and 8x11 photos, pretty much any camera in $100+ dollar range will fit your needs megapixel wise.

In the end, the best advise I can give you is this:

Open google and search for something like "the camera you are considering to buy" review. Example: Canon Powershot A520 review.

Read the reviews, compare, and when you will be actually buying a camera you'll feel like you at least have a good idea of what you are doing.

Answer 3

Factors:
-Decent Amount of Megapixels
-The Sensor, how large is it, is it a good sensor. The larger the sensor the better the imagine quality, NOT the more megapixels the better the imagine quality.
-How much are you willing to spend
-Size- does it have to be small? or do you want a camera just for good picture?
-Memory- Does it take SD cards? Mini SD, Sony's Duo Cards, Compact Flash?
-Batteries- is it AA or is it rechargable

Here are a few recommondations. $250 I would recommond the Canon A640 it takes really nice shots but its not an ultra thin camera. 300-400 get the Canon S series they are close to an SLR but they take really good pictures. For SLR's if you want to be below $700 get the Nikon D50 or D40, beware of the D40 not all Nikon lens work for it. $700-1000 go with the Canon XTi or the Nikon D80 but the D80 is more prosumer than comsumer.

Remeber you want a camera for good pictures with the LARGEST sensor. The larger the sensor the more detailed the pictures come out and the better the picture quality. Never base your opinion on megapixels. MP do not tell you how good a picture quality it will be, just how large you can blow up the picture without becoming pixelated.

Answer 4

Just a few things...
1. Get the camera with the highest megapixel.
2. Get the camera with the hightest optical zoom, not digital zoom.
3. The camera that uses AA batteries than charger.
4. Storage.
5. Good Brands are Canon Powershot or Sony Cybershot.
I suggest you to buy only these two brands, but canon is the best.

Rest is up to you....

Answer 5

Megapixels don't have to be more than 5 or 6, zoom is up to you ranging in general from 3X optical zoom to 12X optical zoom. Next shot delay can range from 1 sec on up to 5 and 6 seconds. If taking shots in low light is your thing consider wide ISO range. Some cameras eat up batteries quicker than others. Brands to consider: Nikon, Canon, Sony and Fugi. Don't forget the old memory card has got to be bought. In general, the more memory the more money. Check out Website dpreview.com One very last thing. If you're coming out of 35mm using a SLR; I don't think you'll be satisfied with anything but a digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR).

Answer 6

1st decide a segment and money you want to put into
A:- Hobby or Pro
In Pro ( SLR) Canaon EOS X2 is best option starts @Rs 30K
In Hobby 3 segments
Compacts: suited for travel (pocketable) emphasise miniatarisation Best Buys Sony , Olymus starts Rs 6000+
Amatures : Fits Canon Powershot series starts Rs 8000+
Near SLR : or combo of Pro & amatuer Starts 15000+
Consider :
1)Regular AA battery ( not the properity ones) so that you can buy ur batts even fron a paanwala & dont hv to go to dealer.
2) Replaceable SD card/ Memeory stick extesible so that u have one large capacity back up.
3) Optical zoom at leat 4X for good satisfactory long shots. Digital zoom is just shits and it corrupts image digitally
4) should be CCD ( charge couple diode ) the more the better, to give image quality .
5) any megapixel > 5 is good enuf. You dont need 10 or 12 megapixel unless you print images wall size.

Visit http://dpreview.com for best buys & selection

Answer 7

Price........I got a 3 mega pixel camera at Meijers (MI) a few months ago for $60. Then a memory chip with 956 pix available for $20 on sale at Office Max. The features also allow video, voice record, and zoom. With flash, and uses a San disc so I can download direct to my Brother pc/fax scanner combo by just sticking in the chip, it will print pics on photo paper.
Beat the crap out of the Sony 2 mp I gave my x for christmas a few years back.
Try to avoid real cheap ones that use a USB hookup and no options though. For $20 you get what you pay for.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

can it use AA batteries? because one of the things I do is travel....a lot and when you're out in the jungle across the world, it is much easier then going through the hassle of finding an adapter which possibly could damage the camera.

Then there's the megapixels and such, I suggest no more than 6.

Answer 10

Go for a branded one with high pixel resolution its zooming capacity, good memory and extra memory slot its other features for handling it and a dont forget to check the kit along with the camera.