Digital Camera

There is a digital camera designed to delight everyone from the casual user to the really serious photographer.

Make sure you buy the right digital camera for you. Use the Buyz123 three step guide to assist you in the buying process.

Step 1: Research   

The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase. more

What is available on the market?
Research the various types of digital cameras that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy. more

• Resolution - The average camera offers 3 or 4 megapixels or better
• Batteries - Disposable, rechargeable, high capacity disposable, or proprietary rechargeable batteries
• Memory Card - CompactFlash, Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, MemoryStick, xD picture card
• Features - Auto or manual focus, zoom, image stabilization, continuous shooting

Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new digital camera is the “perfect fit” for you. more

• Why do I need a digital camera? Is this an upgrade?
• What resolution and memory do I want?
• Using past experience to help make my choice.

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Step 1: Evaluation   

Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular digital camera meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you. more

• Viewfinder - Optical, LCD, Optical and LCD
• Flash - Inbuilt, external, hotshoe for external flash
• Lens - Zoom, macro, adaptors
• Memory Capacity - 512 K, 1, 2, 3 or 4 gigabyte

My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the digital camera and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you. more

Comparing digital camera to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice. more

• Which digital camera is the best value for money?
• Which is the most intuitive to use?
• Which digital camera suits my needs the best?
• Which do I like the best?

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Step 1: Purchase   

I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy digital cameras and the pros and cons of each method. more

• Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
• Choosing a seller - questions to ask
• Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees, insurance

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