Saturday, March 14, 2009

Excellent digital camera - Nikon Coolpix P90

By Dick Busch

It seems that every month manufacturers are coming up with another new digital camera in their range to entice potential customers After spending sizable amount of time at the mall and online research we finally figuring out which is the best digital camera for us. Eventually saving enough money to buy that eye-popping, 10 megapixel, 10x optical zoom with up to a sixteen gigabyte expandable memory using super hi-speed SD memory card and of course, very compact; which we hope be the envy of almost everyone we know. Can you imagine your surprise when you find that the camera you have researched so diligently and have set your heart on has been usurped from its position of best model with a newer more expensive version.

Finally you decide upon the latest 10 megapixel model with a huge optical zoom and a feature list as long as you arm. Unfortunately, technology doesn't ever stop for breath and your personal choice is no exception, so after months of searching you now have to have the latest version of the camera which has taken over the accolade.

Suddenly you are frustrated again as you learn that because you want the best digital camera, it is going to cost you considerably more than you thought. But this dilemma is very short lived because you promised yourself the best digital camera and that is what you are going to have. If you are new to digital cameras and photography the tips below might be useful and point you in the right direction. The resolution is probably the most important feature to look at so go for a model with the highest megapixel resolution you can afford.

You normally find that the higher the number of pixels, referred to as megapixels, the camera has, the deeper the colors and clarity of the image will be which helps the final printed version. The resolution of your image is based upon the megapixel property of your camera which means that as you enlarge the picture, you would get more detail and less blurry colors. To see your subject clearly and view your shots afterwards then you will need a large LVD screen. Many quality digital cameras now have special functions enabled so the image can be edited to a degree on the screen itself without the use of a computer.

The larger the display the better but remember that the greater the size the screen shorter the life of the batteries. A digital camera with an optical zoom facility is the one to try for and a digital zoom only camera should be avoided if you want clear, well defined images. Optical zooms are usually fitted on the more expensive cameras with a combination digital zoom. Images on these cameras are stored on small storage cards that can have a huge memory capacity but be sure to buy the right type.

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.

Your life and interests should really be the ideal measuring stick for the type of digital camera you ultimately buy. If you enjoy taking shots with your new toy and use it regularly then that is all you can ask from a camera isn't it? - 15437

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