You've used your last throw away camera. Time to grow up and buy a digital camera. One of the biggest considerations when purchasing a digital camera is the price of the unit. While the lowest price often nets you the lowest-quality digital camera, you can also find good values.
Instructions
1. Determine your purpose or need for buying a digital camera. This will help you determine the type of camera you should purchase. Determine if you just want a simple point-and-shoot camera or whether you want to be able to do some editing or special shots. You might also determine you want a more professional camera for either work or to use as a hobby.
2. Look at reviews of digital cameras. You want to become familiar with the different types of digital cameras available that can accomplish the tasks you need. The variations are astounding. You have cameras as small as the palm of your hand, some that need their own carrying case, cameras that zoom and capture fast action and even those that record video. Determine your budget for your camera and the specific price point you're looking at spending (see Resources below).
3. Consider the speed you need. Some cameras can make you wait 5 seconds or more before you can take the next picture. This can matter if your reason for purchasing a digital camera is to capture your son at soccer and your daughter at softball.
4. Decide upon the power needs of the camera. This will play into the total expense and upkeep of the camera. Look at the sizes and types of batteries that the camera takes, how frequently you'd need to replace those batters and what kind of adapters or chargers it needs. These should all be deciding factors in your final choice.
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