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Comparing professional digital cameras…
Which one is right for you? |
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Written by Kathryn M. D'Imperio
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Wednesday, 30 November 2005 |
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If a picture’s worth a thousand words, imagine how much a great digital camera is worth!
 With this concept in mind, selecting the perfect digital camera to suit your needs has just gone from a Saturday afternoon in an electronics store to an extensive research campaign. With your primary objective in mind - to identify and price-shop so you get the most camera for your bucks – you’ll want to make a checklist of the most important features to you as a professional or a “prosumer,” that is, an amateur possessing adequate skills to require a product with some level of professional features and functioning.
Before you pin down and purchase any particular product, consider the following camera features and their importance to you. To best gauge all the possible matches, you may wish to create a comparative chart that evaluates the special features of each camera.
- Megapixels
- Optical zoom
- Digital zoom
- Point-and-shoot functionality
- Presets for landscape, portrait, sports photography, etc.
- Other modes – Can you take movies?
- Shutter speed
- Start-up time
- Flash sync
- Color and white balance settings
- LCD monitor size and settings
- Power settings – Does it operate on rechargeable batteries?
- And of course, price!
Once you’ve become acquainted with the major features of a professional level digital camera and decided upon your budget, you can then begin researching particular brands and models. As an example, the Canon EOS 20D is a great match for professionals and for advanced amateurs alike. This technical device incorporates interchangeable lenses and 8.2 megapixels, making a “bad picture” almost impossible to take. Rivaling the Canon EOS 20D is the Nikon D70. This camera also features interchangeable lenses and 6.1 megapixels, also providing excellent clarity and detail.
While these two cameras offer a wealth of handy features, a number of other models will also offer professional photographers and camera enthusiasts a nice array of utilities. Look into reputable brands, compile a checklist of your most critical features and speak with others who have professional cameras, even if it means visiting a chat room, message board or forum.
Before you pay for your new toy, demand a chance to test it out, even if that means window-shopping for a little while. You can often test a camera inside the store and then purchase it online for a better deal if you shop smartly. With this in mind, you will definitely want to be comfortable with the camera prior to purchase, thus avoiding any inconveniences involved with returning or exchanging it for another model. Most importantly, do your homework and take your time. Once you’ve found the camera of your dreams, set off to find the best price and be sure you get a valid manufacturer’s warranty!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 February 2006 )
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Digital Camera Comparison 
