The Finer Points Of Buying A Digital Camera
Ever been burned by paying too much for a product? Later to realize, that if only you had looked around a little bit you could have saved yourself a bunch of cash. It happens. I know I’ve done it before. Doesn’t matter, if it’s digital cameras, electric shavers, or goldfish. Having been over charged in the past is no guarantee it won’t happen in the future. But, with the biggest, baddest, boldest shopping tool at your disposable you can stack the odds in your favor. The best part of all is, it won’t cost you anything to use it.
Not too much of a revelation, but that big bad tool is of course the internet. As with any tool, the trick is often to know how to use it. I’ve got this really fancy wood working router on my workbench, but hell if I know what to do with it. It’s been sitting there for years.
Choosing the typical Mini DV digital camera camcorders would require you to use mini tapes . Mini tapes cannot be used to store long time video coverage. This would mean that you have to buy additional tapes for long coverage. Having to buy more mini tapes would, in turn, mean more expenses.
Even though the camera doesn’t fit in my pocket like I used to carry my point-and-shoot devices, it’s still pretty comfortable to have with you. Thanks to kit lens’ VR (vibration reduction) and its neat balance with the camera’s compact body, the weight of the lens won’t point it down.
Another great thing is that the camera is pretty efficient in low-light settings. You can even beat the flash, and in my opinion you can get better quality pictures this way. Still, the flash has a more even coverage than that of a compact camera and is also more powerful. The manual explains all you need to know about what this camera has, but you won’t find a thorough guide for DSLRs.
One thing you should know about this camera is that auto-focus only works with Nikon AF-S lenses. So you’ll have to manually focus when using most Nikon “prime” lenses. It also lacks live preview. You only see your picture on the LCD screen after you’ve pushed the button.
While getting stuck in a research loop will save you money, sometimes you just need to put the mouse down, get in your car, break out the credit card and make the purchase. With all the online help you’ve had, your bound to make the right decision.
