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Buying A Digital Camera

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So, you're buying a digital camera? Where do you start? Do you really know what you need? or want?

If you're not sure what kind of camera you'd like to get - we'll help you filter through all the static and find what you really need. Don't let buying a digital camera be more difficult than it needs to be. Or, if you would rather just see our recommended digital cameras...

Click here to see all of our recommended digital cameras!

How to Select a Digital Camera

There are hundreds of digital cameras in the current marketplace amid heavy competition. This is good news for all of us - that means that cameras are less expensive, while manufacturers are forced to innovate and add new features into their cameras.

Before you spend anything on a camera, careful examination of your interests and needs are most prudent. You'll not want to make an uninformed decision while buying a digital camera.

Determine Your Needs
  1. Interests
    What kinds of photographs will I take?

  2. Camera Types
    What is the best fit for me?

  3. Megapixels
    How many do I really need?

  4. Lenses
    What kind of lens do I need?

  5. Features
    What important features do I need?

At this point, you should have a good idea of the type of camera and accessories that would be best for you. See the following buying tips that may help you save some money while making sure that you only buy what you need!

Final Buying Tasks
  1. Accessories
    Plan ahead!

  2. Reviews
    Check the reviews!

  3. Budget
    Don't Overspend!

  4. Beware
    Caution Ahead - all deals are not good ones!

  5. Retailers
    Use Trustworthy Retailers!

You should have a pretty good idea of what you'd like to buy now. We've selected the following cameras after reviewing many different sources and reviews. You may find exactly what you're looking for here!

Best Digital Cameras In Each Class


Updated for 2008!

Subcompact Cameras
  1. Sony Cybershot DSCW300 13.6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot
  2. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
  3. Pentax Optio Z10 8MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Zoom
Compact Cameras
  1. Canon PowerShot A650IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
  2. Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
  3. Nikon Coolpix P5100 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom
SuperZoom Cameras
  1. Sony Cybershot DSC-H10 8.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot
  2. Leica V-LUX 1 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Budget Digital SLR Cameras
  1. Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)
  2. Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
  3. Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 25mm f/2.8 Pancake Zuiko Lens
Advanced Digital SLR Cameras
  1. Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
  2. Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
  3. Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Mechanical Image Stabilization (Body Only)



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