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Digital Cameras: Buyers Guide
The stores are full of digital cameras, with a bewildering array of technical features across a large price spectrum. The key to buying one of these cameras is hard information. Luckily VideoJug is here; our expert, Mark Comon, has answered all of the questions you might have about buying digital cameras. Just watch these films and you’ll be much better prepared to buy the right digital camera for you. You might also like to look at Tech Gifts

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Mark Comon
Mark Comon-Vice President, Paul's Photo, Torrance, CA
Meet the Expert 
Digital Camera Buyer's Basics 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What is a "digital camera"? 
  3. How do I decide whether I need to buy a new digital camera? 
  4. What key features should I look for in a digital camera? 
Digital Camera Picture Quality 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What determines the quality of a digital photo? 
  3. What is the "lens"? 
  4. How do I choose which lens is right for my digital camera? 
  5. What is "resolution" and how does it affect digital photo image quality? 
  6. What is a digital camera's "megapixel"? 
  7. How many megapixels should my digital camera have? 
  8. What is "ISO speed" and how does it affect my digital camera's photos? 
  9. What ISO speed range should my digital camera have? 
  10. Can a digital camera capture high-quality video? 
  11. Can a cell phone capture high-quality stills? 
  12. Can a video camcorder capture high-quality digital stills? 
Digital Camera Photo Files 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What is a digital photo "file"? 
  3. How does file size affect my digital camera's image quality? 
  4. How does my digital camera turn my picture into a file? 
  5. What file-size options should my digital camera have? 
  6. Where does my digital camera store my photo files? 
  7. How do various types of memory cards differ? 
  8. Which memory card should I buy with my digital camera? 
  9. How much memory do I need for my digital camera? 
  10. How many digital photos can a memory card hold? 
How Digital Cameras Work 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What is "focus", and how does it work on my digital camera? 
  3. What is "autofocus" and why do I need it for my digital camera? 
  4. Why would I use the "image stabilizer" feature? 
  5. How do various image stabilizers differ? 
  6. What is an "aperture" and what does it do in my digital camera? 
  7. What is an "aperture range"? 
  8. What aperture range do I need for my digital camera? 
  9. What is a camera's "shutter"? 
  10. What is "shutter speed"? 
  11. What shutter speed range do I need for my digital camera? 
  12. What is "shutter lag"? 
  13. What is an acceptable shutter lag time for a digital camera? 
  14. What is a camera's "flash"? 
  15. What options do I have for lighting my still pictures with an external flash? 
  16. What is a digital camera's "LCD"? 
  17. How can I compare LCD's of different digital cameras? 
  18. What is "power draw" and how does it affect my digital camera? 
  19. What power draw factors should I consider when buying a digital camera? 

Popular Questions

  • How do I decide whether I need to buy a new digital camera?
  • What key features should I look for in a digital camera?
  • Can a digital camera capture high-quality video?
  • Can a cell phone capture high-quality stills?
  • Can a video camcorder capture high-quality digital stills?
  • How does my digital camera turn my picture into a file?
  • How do various types of memory cards differ?
  • How much memory do I need for my digital camera?
  • Why would I use the "image stabilizer" feature?
  • How do various image stabilizers differ?
  • What shutter speed range do I need for my digital camera?
  • What is an acceptable shutter lag time for a digital camera?
  • What options do I have for lighting my still pictures with an external flash?
  • What are some helpful features my digital camera could have?
  • What are features of some digital cameras that I don't need?
  • What is the difference between an "optical zoom" and "digital zoom"?
  • What is the difference between a "compact" and a "big zoom" digital camera?
  • Will a DSLR or a point-and-shoot camera give me higher quality photos?
  • What kind of digital camera do I need if I'm a novice shooter?
  • What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting sports?
  • What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting portraits?
  • What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting landscapes?
  • What digital still-camera accessories are essential?
  • What are some optional accessories that will help me take better photos with my digital camera?
  • What factors should I consider when choosing a tripod for my digital camera?
  • How do camera monopods differ?
  • What kind of protective case should I have for my digital camera?
  • What kind of lens-cleaning kit do I need and how often should I use it?
  • What is the most important thing to know about digital cameras?
  • What do I need to know before buying a digital camera?
Digital Camera Special Features 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What are some helpful features my digital camera could have? 
  3. How do the "scene modes" on my digital camera help me take better photographs? 
  4. What is a "histogram"? 
  5. What is an "AF Illuminator"? 
  6. What is "multi-point autofocus"? 
  7. What is a "hot shoe"? 
  8. What does the "wi-fi" feature of a digital camera do? 
  9. What are features of some digital cameras that I don't need? 
  10. What is the difference between an "optical zoom" and "digital zoom"? 
  11. Why should I not use "black and white" or "sepia tone" features? 
  12. What are some non-photographic features added to some digital cameras? 
DSLR Vs Point-And-Shoot Digital Cameras 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What is the difference between a "point-and-shoot" and a "DSLR" camera? 
  3. What is the difference between a "compact" and a "big zoom" digital camera? 
  4. Will a DSLR or a point-and-shoot camera give me higher quality photos? 
  5. Does a DSLR or a compact digital take faster pictures? 
  6. Do DSLR's have built-in flashes like most compact digital cameras do? 
Determining Your Digital Camera Needs 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What kind of digital camera do I need if I'm a novice shooter? 
  3. What kind of digital camera do I need for live events? 
  4. What digital camera do I need for shooting my vacations? 
  5. What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting sports? 
  6. What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting animal life? 
  7. What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting family events? 
  8. What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting portraits? 
  9. What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting landscapes? 
  10. What kind of digital camera do I need for shooting underwater? 
  11. Can a digital camera capture high-quality video? 
Digital Camera Accessories 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What digital still-camera accessories are essential? 
  3. What are some optional accessories that will help me take better photos with my digital camera? 
  4. Do I need a "telephoto" or "wide-angle attachment" for my digital camera? 
  5. What is an "LCD shade" and why would I use it? 
Digital Camera Stabilizers 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What is a camera "tripod"? 
  3. What factors should I consider when choosing a tripod for my digital camera? 
  4. What is a "monopod" and why would I use it with my still camera? 
  5. How do camera monopods differ? 
  6. What is a "mini-pod", and why would I use it with my still camera? 
  7. How can I keep my camera steady in my hands? 
Digital Camera Care 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What kind of protective case should I have for my digital camera? 
  3. What kind of lens-cleaning kit do I need and how often should I use it? 
  4. How often should I clean my lens? 
  5. Do I need an extended warranty on my digital camera? 
A Quick Guide To Digital Cameras 
  1. Mark Comon
  2. What is the most important thing to know about digital cameras? 
  3. What do I need to know before buying a digital camera? 

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