A Check List?
If you are considering purchasing your
first digital camera, you might use this list to think
about
or ask questions.
Digital Cameras
-
Why do you want one?
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What can you do with it?
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Do
you take many photos now?
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When was the last time you had an 8”x10” printed?
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Is it worth the extra cost?
1)
Types
a) Simple
point and shoot
b)
Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) look-a-like
c) True
DSLR
2)
Megapixels - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, to 8 and more!
3)
Zoom
a)
Optical zoom
b)
Digital zoom
c)
Covert to 35 mm standard
4)
Memory cards
a)
Smart Media
b)
CompactFlash
c)
Secure Digital
d)
Memory Stick
e)
XD Picture Card
5)
Battery types
a)
Non-rechargeable
-
Alkaline
- Lithium
Photo Cell
b)
Rechargeable
- NiMH
(Nickel-Metal Hydride)
-
Lithium-ion
6)
Photo Storage
a)
Do you need a computer?
b)
Your internal/external harddrives
c)
CDR/RW
d)
DVD/RW
7)
Printing
a)
Do you need a computer?
b)
Sources
- Your Printer
- Commercial
c)
Size vs. Quality
8)
What else to spend your money on?
a)
Digital Card Reader
b)
Extra Battery
c)
Software
d)
Camera accessories
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