What to look for in a digital camera?

Question

I want a camera that doesn't take blurry pictures when people might move a little. When looking at the product details of a camera...what should I look for?

Answer 1

I would suggest looking for cameras that have the right look and feel in your circumstances. By that I mean all of the features in the world are useless if they are locked hopelessly behind a set of navigation menus that make little sense to YOU. You need to think about the kinds of shots you plan to take, and then try a few cameras in retail stores and see what it takes to get to that set of camera settings.

Yes, Megapixels is important. Anything above 5.0 megapixel is probably a fine choice for most people. That will yield a 8x10 without much difficulty if you store in low-compression mode.
Many cameras also include some form of "DSP" digital signal processor which is used primarily for Anti-Shake. Different vendors call it different things but it is used to eliminate a bit of movement which is otherwise inevitable.

Then you need to look at form-factor. Do you want Digital SLR or shirtpocket? Again, think of where YOU plan to use it. A Tremendous Digital SLR (like the Canon Digital Rebel) is a great camera, but I doubt too many home photographers will take it to their vacation spots. It's a pro or studio-style camera.

Finally, look for OPTICAL zoom. At least 3x. Remember the more you zoom, the more likely shots will be blurred due to camera movement since the field is magnified. Digital zoom is not even interesting to most users now since it simply magnifies the errors and pixelates in the process.

I currently like the Casio EX-S770 Exlim Card. The EX-Z1000A is also a great choice. Both retail at $349. Both are 10 megapixels and have DSP stabilization. The 770 is much thinner, but rates at 200 shots per charge, while the 1000A is thicker and rates at 360 shots per charge. They both fit in the shirtpocket, albiet the 770 is a bit more comfortable in the pocket. (Canon also has a new ELF SD900 which feels very good, and Sony has the new T50 which is a bit pricey, but nice form).

Think price, style, zoom, battery, navigation, etc.

Answer 2

It would be worth your time to take a course in photography before deciding on a digital camera. Many digital cameras offer a range of ISO speeds. The slower speeds offer the best color saturation. The faster speeds let you take pictures in lower light and in fast action. Higher pixel counts are wonderful for enlargements but if an action picture is taken with a too low ISO setting, you'll simple have more pixels that are out of focus.

Answer 3

Choose a camera with at least a 1 1/1000 shutter speed, 1/2000 second is more like it . Take your pictures at a minimum of
1/250 second 1/500 sec more like it. ISO setting of 400. More than 400 ISO if your camera goes higher and doesn't deteriorates the photo.

Answer 4

Megapixels only matter if you're going to be making large prints. You can get very good prints up to 8x10" with a 4MP camera.

Image stabilization won't help with a moving subject. IS only helps with the movement induced by the photographer.

The way to avoid a blurry photo when someone is moving is to have a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the movement. In order to have a fast shutter speed, you have to have enough light.

Answer 5

there is a new feature on some cameras called image stabilization, make sure the ones you look at have it.
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http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_3883.html
Unlike what these other people say,more mexapixels are only better if you are enlarging photos.

Answer 6

go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
click on digital camera guide
it will help you choose

Answer 7

its all megapixels i like hp or cannon myself