Tips For Buying A New Digital Camera
Buying a new camera can be difficult!
There are so many brands, so many models and so many features. How do you know which is right for YOU? How can you know if you’ll need 8 megapixels or 12 megapixels? Should you get an SLR or a point-and-shoot? Should you spend $150 or $1500?
Well, the first question to ask yourself is: What kind of pictures will I be taking? (Are you the kind of person who forgets to bring the camera to family events…or do you bring the camera and the tripod?)
Serious Photographers Should Buy A Digital SLR!
If you take special pride in your photographs, then you should consider buying a digital SLR camera. These cameras are more expensive (starting at about $600) but have a variety of features that put them a cut above– longer battery life, instant start-up, more manual controls, a larger image sensor, and continuous shooting. If you’re a serious outdoor photographer and you want to take stellar photographs, a digital SLR is what you’ll need.
The Canon EOS 50D
I find that most outdoor photographers will find everything they need in the Canon EOS 50D. For wildlife and scenery photography, this is a great choice—it has many of the features of a professional model without the extra cost.
The 50D is great for wildlife photography because of its fast continuous-shooting mode. This camera can shoot 6.3 shots per second, which is perfect for when you’re shooting a fast moving animal. With 6.3 shots per second you know you won’t miss the best shot.
The other feature of the 50D is its flexible ISO settings. The Canon 50D can shot at ISO 6400 and 12800… which is invaluable to anyone shooting in early morning or dawn/dusk light. Early morning is the best time to capture wild animals, and with the 50D you’ll never miss the shot.
The 50D has the kind of tools that take the camera out of the equation…so you can concentrate on what’s really important!
