Instructions
1
Buy the camera with the highest resolution you can afford,
at least 2 to 3 megapixels (2 million to 3 million pixels), if possible.
2
Look for a 100 percent glass lens as opposed to a plastic one.
3
Buy a camera with as much RAM as you can afford. More RAM
means the camera can store more pictures, so you won't need to download
or erase them as often.
4
Expect zoom to be the feature you will use most. Compare optical, as opposed to digital, zoom capabilities.
5
Compare flash modes, if any.
6
Investigate viewfinders: Look for an optical (through-the-lens) viewfinder as well as an LCD display.
7
Consider autofocus and macro features, shutter-release lag times, and bundled software.
8
Compare additional features you might want: interchangeable
lenses, steady-shot, burst mode, auto exposure, automatic white balance,
voice memo, variable shutter speeds, manual focus and self-timer.
9
Compare removable media of various types (if you need more storage space for your photos).
10
Investigate batteries, chargers and battery-saving features.
11
Look for additional features you might need, such as USB or
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectivity (to connect the camera to the
appropriate port on your computer), a battery-time-remaining indicator,
an AC adapter or video-out connections for outputting to a television.