Choosing a good camera involves taking a look at the technical specifications for that device and seeing how those specs enable you to take pictures or videos the way you want. This will change based on your preferences. For example, if you only want a camera to take a few quick snapshots at a family gathering, you don't need to spend $1000 or more on a piece of equipment, but if you intend to master the art photography, you will be willing to explore high-end equipment.
Instructions
1. Look for a digital camera that can shoot both still pictures and videos if you plan on recording your memories on both formats.
Many digital cameras are capable of shooting on both formats. Choosing a camera that is capable of taking both images and videos gives you more options when it comes to how you use your new equipment.
2. Pay attention to the size of the camera.
If you're taking a camera with you on a road trip, to a family picnic or on some other type of event where space will be limited, you will need a camera that can fit comfortably in a purse, bag or in your pocket. Small cameras are still capable of taking high quality photographs.
3. Look for a camera with a large amount of storage capacity.
If you're looking for a digital video camera, for example, purchase one with a built-in hard drive of at least 1 gigabyte or larger. If you're looking for a still photography camera, purchase one with either an internal storage drive of 1 gigabyte or larger or one that can work with high capacity storage cards like MicroSD cards. The higher the capacity of the camera, the more photos and longer videos you can take.
4. Purchase a camera that allows you to manually adjust picture settings based on your needs.
Certain basic cameras have automatic flash, focus and aperture settings that the user can't adjust. Purchasing a camera that allows you to manually adjust these settings allows you to configure the device to take advantage of the available light in the room, the distance between the camera and subject and more.
5. Look at the technical specifications sheet for a camera to find out how long its battery can last.
A good video camera will have a battery life that lasts at least five hours, while many will be able to last eight or even 10 consecutive hours. Still camera batteries life depends on how you use the camera. You won't always be near a wall outlet to charge your battery, so buy a camera that can function for as long as possible.
6. Buy a camera with at least a "3X" or greater zoom. The zoom function on a digital camera is important because it allows you to take pictures of objects that are far away from the lens of the camera. The greater the zoom on the camera, the more distance your camera can cover when taking pictures without actually needing to get close to a subject.
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