Thursday, February 26, 2009

Best digital camera - Nikon Coolpix P90

By Dick Busch

You can understand why so many people are confused when they decide to buy their first digital camera, with so many variations, what do you look for? For someone who is dedicated then they may spend quite some time researching consumer reports to find the best digital camera. Finally you decide upon the latest 12 megapixel model with a huge optical zoom and a feature list as long as you arm. The problem is by the time you actually get to the mall, the model you have set your heart on is no longer the one to own as there is a new better version that you must now have.

We sigh because the manufacturer of this amazing gadget claims that this is the best digital camera yet out in the market. But this dilemma is very short lived because you promised yourself the best digital camera and that is what you are going to have. Don't worry though if you are not sure what to do; just follow the guide below and you shouldn't go to far wrong. First off try and search out a model with a higher number of pixels, referred to megapixels; you ideally need over 5 although with today's cameras it would be hard to find one under that anyway.

We sigh because the manufacturer of this amazing gadget claims that this is the best digital camera yet out in the market. The best digital camera is now going to cost us considerably more and being new there aren't any discounts to be had. There are certain factors to consider when looking for any digital camera. Much is made about the number of pixels and the truth is the more you have the better.

So we have a dilemma because now there is this new version, we simply must have this latest best digital camera. The best digital camera is now going to cost us considerably more and being new there aren't any discounts to be had. If you are new to digital cameras and photography the tips below might be useful and point you in the right direction. You really need to dismiss any decent model with less than 8 megapixels but I don't think there are many available now.

As digital photo printing costs have reduced over the last few years more and more people are taking advantage of this so the higher the number of pixels you have, the larger you can print your images. Superior color definition and the chance to print off larger than normal images are usually the main reasons for buying a model with high megapixel resolution. To see your subject clearly and view your shots afterwards then you will need a large LCD screen. The best digital cameras are able to touch up and edit the images this is an excellent feature to have as standard.

The only downside to this great feature is it uses more battery power so always keep a fresh set with you at all times if you don't want to be caught out. More and more digital cameras are coming equipped with an optical zoom and this is the sort to try for even if it is only a three times power. Low spec cameras that only cost a fraction for their quality cousins will only have a digital zoom; unless you really aren't at all fussy about your shots you would be well advised to stay clear of buying a digital zoom only camera. As there are so many types of storage card available you will have to ensure you buy the correct one.

There are different types of memory card: like the XD, SD, Compact Flash, Memory Stick being the main ones. Purchasing a large memory card means you can store larger resolution images and many more of them but sometimes the larger capacity cards might not be compatible with your model. Whereas a few years ago a large storage card would be somewhere in the region of 2gb to 4gb, it is not uncommon to use cards with 8 gigabytes or more of storage now. Your life and interests should really be the ideal measuring stick for the type of digital camera you ultimately buy. Actually, the best camera is the one that you will enjoy and use for a long time without the need to upgrade constantly. - 16755

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