| It would seem that digital cameras are everywhere | | | | you. |
| these days. There built into our smart phones, our cell | | | | Megapixels are a specification that should be generally |
| phones, our laptops, and even in places the kids nanny | | | | ignored. Anything over 5 megapixels is great for the |
| would never suspect. Surveillance cameras, mini | | | | average photographer. |
| cameras, and stop light intersection cameras are just a | | | | Optical zoom is great - digital zoom is meaningless. |
| few of the places cameras are turning up. There are | | | | Digital zoom can be replicated with your computer |
| even impostor cameras making appearances. Yes it's | | | | later. |
| true, many of those security and surveillance cameras | | | | SLR cameras have better long term value from an |
| you see in public places are really just fakes. Installing | | | | upgrade standpoint than compact digital cameras. |
| high tech cameras in every corner of a mall or office | | | | SLR cameras are fast, and compact cameras are |
| building can be expensive. So, quite often organizations | | | | slow. |
| will install fake ones, just to give people the impression | | | | There's nothing wrong with buying last years model. |
| their being watched. It's surprising how much better | | | | Staying one step away from the bleeding edge of |
| people will behave, when they think someone is | | | | technology is a good thing. |
| watching them. | | | | If you don't know what an image sensor is, it's time |
| So obviously, there's not shortage of digital cameras | | | | your learned. It's a far more important consideration |
| available for your hard earned dollars, but perhaps a | | | | than megapixels. |
| little guidance would help you in getting the one best | | | | Last and most important, understand how, when, and |
| suited for your purposes. Here's a few tips to help out. | | | | where you plan on taking pictures. The more you |
| Price is not always the best indicator of a quality | | | | thought you give to how you will use your camera, the |
| camera. Make sure you know what features those | | | | better your chances of getting the best camera for |
| extra dollars are paying for, of if their appropriate for | | | | you. |