Buying a digital camera:
Checklist:
1.Megapixels:
□< 2 Megapixels – eBay low quality only
□2 Megapixels
□3 Megapixels
Very High Quality
□4 Megapixels
□5 Megapixels
□6 Megapixels
Professional
□8 Megapixels
□11 Megapixels
2.Zoom:
□Digital Only
□3X Optical Zoom
□7X Optical Zoom
□10X Optical Zoom
□Digital Zoom in addition to Optical Zoom
Professional
□Interchangeable Lenses
3.Memory card:
□Internal memory only
□Easily removable memory card
□Memory card tough to access
4.Feature/Mode Select
□Mechanical/selector wheel
□Menu system – button select
5.LCD display
□No LCD
□Small LCD
□Medium LCD
□Large LCD
6.Size:
□Small – fit in pocket
□Medium – midsize
□Large – Neck strap
7.Construction
□Rugged- with well protected lens recessed flash
□Medium
□Large camera with exposed parts and lens that requires careful handing. Flash shoe.
8.Batteries:
□Standard Size: AA or similar (can use rechargeable)
□Proprietary: (special brand charger)
9.Optional shooting modes:
□Panorama – “stitch assist”
□Custom modes
□Aperture or shutter priority
□Night shot
□Automatic
□Manual
□Portrait mode
□Continuous high speed shooting
10.Features common to most cameras:
□Movie Mode with sound
□Self Timer
□Macro Focusing
□Infinity Focusing
□Black and White Mode
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