I didn't buy a digital camera
when they first came out. All you could get were 1 megapixel models with no
optical zoom capability. Maybe a good replacement for the cardboard throwaways
you get at the supermarket, but I much preferred the quality images I got from
my (now 20 year old) Nikon 35mm SLR film camera.
When I finally did buy a
digital camera a few years ago, I picked up a slightly used 2.1 megapixel from
Olympus digital camera with a 3x autofocus optical zoom. At the time, it was as
good a value as you could get when buying a digital camera, but technology being
what it is - it's now considered a midrange consumer level camera.
Well, while I'm still satisfied
with my Nikon film-based camera, I've been thinking about buying a new digital
camera for a few months now. That's because I've seen the amazing shots that my
friends have taken with their cameras, and I want to be able to get the same
results. In addition, I'm using my 35mm SLR much less these days just because
it's so much more convenient to use my digital camera, and I've got a bag full
of film that I've never found the time to have developed. It's finally time to
buy a new digital camera to actually replace the 35mm camera. Towards that end, I've been
reading online guides and digital camera reviews to catch up on exactly what to
look for when buying a digital camera. This research is very helpful, as I
evaluate which cameras are easy to use, produce high-quality photos, come packed
with features, and are the best bargains. In fact, these resources make the task
of buying a digital camera easier than I imagined it would be.
Since I've been doing all this
research beforehand, I'm ready to make my purchase now that I've decided that
buying a digital camera is the right move for me. I've read about people getting
fantastic bargains from online stores, so that's where I'll look first. I also
read store reviews as part of my research into buying a digital camera, so I
know which websites were trustworthy and which ones to avoid. As a result, I'll
be able to complete my purchase without a single problem.
Now that I've made the
decision, I really can't remember what was preventing me from buying a new
digital camera a long time ago! I can't wait to get it so I can play around with
the settings, and try out the different features that are available on these
newer digital cameras. If you ask me, this is the way photography was meant to
be.
If you've been thinking about
buying a digital camera, I recommend that you go ahead and do it sooner rather
than later. You'll be amazed at how much easier it is to take pictures with this
kind of equipment and how much better the pictures turn out.
About the author: Brandon
Layne is a "serious amateur" using both film and digital cameras to shoot
primarily outdoor and action shots, and publishes a
review of digital cameras on the web.
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