This is a question I am asked frequently. And although we were taught never to answer a question with a question, that's exactly how I reply - with more questions! There are so many options out there: by category, (point and shoot, bridge or DSLR); by price; by brand (Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Pentax, etc.); and of course, what kind of photographer you are matters immensely: what do you want to shoot, how experienced are you... and so on. There's no one right answer that applies to everyone. The key is to know what best fits your needs, talents, plans and pocketbook.
I think this article on CNET.com does a good job of guiding you to the camera that's right for you.
The article starts by asking you what type of shooter you are. If you already know, you can jump to that section, if not, see how CNET defines each and go from there. My advice - be honest with yourself: don't say you're a Serious Amateur if you're really a Snapshooter - we all start out at the beginning. On the other hand, if you have a passion for photography and are committed to growing your skills, you might want to stretch yourself by purchasing a camera that's a little ahead of your current skills but that you can grow into.
This piece won't tell you that you should buy the Splinky 9000x digital camera, but it will tell you what features would be important and what to look for. Armed with that information, you can scan the Sunday flyers or better yet, go online to one of the reputable retailers such as Amazon, to make your selection and purchase.
Good luck and if I can help, drop me a line.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Which Camera should I buy?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment