| There are certain undeniable truths about shopping for | | | | specifications, they do count for something. At least to |
| a digital camera, that every digital camera consumer | | | | a point. It also kind of depends on how you use your |
| would be foolish to ignore. While some of these may | | | | pictures after the fact. If you do a lot of photo editing, |
| seem obvious, or could be applied to any consumer | | | | and cropping of your pictures, then the more |
| product, there are a few specific to digital cameras, | | | | megapixels the better. It's hard to have too much in this |
| and do warrant closer examination. Before discussing | | | | case. If however, you only plan to save them to your |
| these in more detail, let me suggest that first give | | | | hard drive, and view them as your screen saver is |
| some thought to the how, when, where and what | | | | running, then anything over 5 megapixels is a bonus. |
| questions about your photography style. In other | | | | And finally one last suggestion. Do your camera |
| words, have some idea of what you want, so you | | | | research and test driving using local camera shops and |
| don't end up with a sales clerk telling you what you | | | | the internet, but when you make your final purchase |
| need. | | | | do it through an online shop. That way you'll find the |
| First and foremost, never trust someone working on | | | | biggest selection of makes, models, and colors. Not to |
| commission to make suggestions, or give advice that is | | | | mention the best price. Besides, there's nothing better |
| in your best interest. They are really trying just to | | | | than tracking your new purchase online through FedEx |
| make a sale. While they may be far more knowledge | | | | or Purolator. Except maybe seeing the delivery truck |
| about the camera your buying, any alignment of their | | | | pull up in your driveway. I so love getting cool stuff |
| best interests and yours are purely coincidental. | | | | delivered to my home. Makes it feel like Christmas any |
| Another simple rule, is that while megapixels may not | | | | day of the year. |
| be the alpha and omega of digital camera | | | | |