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How to Purchase a Digital Camera

Photographs help us to memorialize special times, places, events and people in our lives. Digital photography gives us the capability of capturing and viewing moments and memories in seconds and storing these images for a lifetime or longer. But the prospect of purchasing a digital camera can be daunting. There are so many choices available. This article is intended to help you narrow the field and find the camera best suited for you and your lifestyle. Instructions Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Time, a computer and internet access Steps 1 Step One Select an approximate price and mega pixel range. Digital cameras can range in price from $10.00-$50,000.00! Generally, more mega pixels give you higher quality images. 2 Step Two Consider how you plan to use the camera. For instance, if you shoot sporting events or travel frequently you may want a super zoom point and shoot model or an SLR digital camera. Moreover, if you lead an active lifestyle then, you may want an all weather model and if you are a gardener you will want a macro feature. 3 Step Three Visit camera manufacturer's web sites. Most provide detailed information about the various models they produce and some offer comparison charts for different models. The site can also help you determine what type of support the manufacturer offers consumers. 4 Step Four Visit consumer product evaluation sites.* Most conduct independent tests and can give you a good overview of a camera's good and bad points. 5 Step Five Visit merchant price and service comparison sites. One merchant may offer low prices but charge high shipping fees. Another may have a limited return policy. 6 Step Six Visit the merchant site, many offer comparison data and consumer reviews*. A visit may help you decide where you want to purchase the camera by the features offered at the site. 7 Step Seven Purchase and enjoy!