Things to remember while buying Digital Camera

The film roll is passe and film cameras are out. It's the digital era and the toy to be seen with is the digital camera.

However, if you don't know a megapixel from a megabyte and the only thing that zoom means is going somewhere real fast -- don't fear. Here's your guide to buying the ultimate digital camera and making you the master of the megapixel.

• If you are looking at pictures on the Internet or postcard size for your home album and things like that, a 3.2 megapixel is more than enough.
• Get more than a digital zoom. Say cheese to an optical zoom because it'll give a much better picture than a digital one. It helps digitally compose a picture on the PC.
• To make sure your camera doesn't run out of steam get one that comes with AA rechargeable batteries or preferably lithium ones. They may be more expensive but they last longer and recharge quicker.
• If you don't want to put in software, all you have to is attach your camera to the PC. It recognizes and downloads the images and you can start working with them.
• You can always change your camera's memory to make room for images.
• However, this dream camera costs plenty. A beginner's camera will cost you anywhere between Rs 9000 to Rs 15000. And for a high-end camera, the sky's the limit. Some may cost more than Rs 2 lakh.
• While the digital camera does have many advantages it does take away the anticipation associated with waiting for your pictures to be developed the old-fashioned way.
  

And of course the biggest advantage of a digital camera, you never have to develop a bad picture ever again. Just don't forget to say cheese. Cheeeeese.

Source:CNN-IBN