We are not talking professional cameramen, but DSLR or compact camera for normal use. With these tips you can choose a product to be minimally informed.
The first thing to decide is to what purpose you need it. If you want to carry in a pocket to take pictures at parties and celebrations, a compact or ultracompact is your decision. If you’re looking to do more artistic pictures and have some concern photography, you may consider a DSLR. Remember that the size of the camera if it matters do not buy a larger and heavier than you then need to go, because ultimately bring end resultándote a nuisance and will not use it.
Key points to consider :
Resolution: The greater the number of pixels, the better the quality then we will get, but just to know that with only 3 MegaPixels and we get good pictures, then we can print a maximum size of 20 × 25cm, without compromising quality, large enough for almost any purpose amateur and/or family. You can save money if you throw yourself headlong into the model with more megapixels in the store. If you want to go about 4 or 5 MegaPixels insurance may be sufficient.
Optics: If you are considering buying is a Semi Pro team, it is very important to have a set of lenses to work on quality. It is advisable that they are of more or less recognized brands such as Canon, Kodak, Samsung, Nikkon, Leica, among others.
Zoom lens: It is recommended that the optical zoom is at least 3X optical zoom should not be confused with digital zoom, the most important thing is first, because the digital zoom is simply a software inside the camera that fulfills this function, and generally makes losing quality photography.
Battery: You can choose from two cameras, batteries ( AA or AAA) or battery. What we can stress is that if a battery when the rechargeable you can spend out of trouble with any ordinary battery, which is complicated when one battery.
Size: As we said at first, size matters. But we should also pay attention to that if you buy a very small camera, will be very comfortable, but the small size affects the optical zoom.
Screen: The back screen is used to display the photos and in many models to fit them to take the picture. The more generous size is better.
Video: While this is not the first thing you usually seek, is never to know that others have a good recording, the speed Frames per second ranges between 25 and 30 FPS (Frames per Second).
Finally, some friendly advice. Please read the instructions when you buy it, do not be lazy, spend an hour reading the manual with the camera in hand and discover all its features. This will help you make better photographs.
