Going Digital
Jun 08 '01
The Bottom Line What is it you need?
Let's say you want to get a digital camera. The first thing you should be looking at is whether or not you can use it right out of the box. It should come with all of the cables and software you need. The only thing you should need to buy is batteries, only because you will be needing rechargeables. That brings me to the second thing. Check for battery life. If you can't take more than five pictures before the batteries go, don't buy it. Granted, you may still want two sets of rechargables, but they should still last.
Third is memory type and capacity. If it uses something like a smart media chip, buying more memory will cost you. It may even be worth it to get a laptop if you routinely take a lot of pictures before returning home. There are also those that use floppies, Zip disks, or CD-Rs. The cameras will cost more, but floppies are cheap. Disks also have the advantage of being easier to get onto your computer.
Another thing to consider is picture quality, also known as resolution. The better the resolution, the more memory you use. Some even have several settings. Still, stop to consider what you need. If you want to do this professionally, go for higher resolution. You can always scale it down later on. If you're just doing this for your personal web site, maybe you want to save a few dollars.
That's about all I can think of. I'd recommend reading a few of the other reviews here, mostly because I haven't used many different cameras. Also, ask your friends. The best factor in decision making is personal experience.
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