So Many Digital Cameras-Finding The One That's Right For You

By Jean Fleming


Today’s digital cameras have come a long way from even a few years ago. They offer more features and power than ever before—at prices that make upgrading to a new model an attractive option. Here’s everything you need to know before you buy.

How much do I have to pay?

First on most people’s minds is cost. Digital sounds expensive, but it’s not anymore. There are cameras with terrific features available for as little as $100—perfect starter cameras, or great for kids.

Of course, you can spend more than that—as much as several thousand for the most advanced digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. However, unless you are a professional who needs interchangeable lenses and manual everything, you can get a great camera for between $150 and $400. It all depends on what you want to do with your camera and your photos.

What is a megapixel and how many do I need?

Digital photos are made up of pixels, which is computer-speak for “picture element.” Get a thousand of these little squares together and you have a megapixel—MP for short. Every digital camera you consider will have a number of megapixels associated with it, but higher isn’t necessarily better.

Megapixels affect the resolution of your digital photos—that is, the potential clarity of the photos. If you choose a camera with a high number, for instance, 10 MP, you’ll get rich, detailed photos, perfect for making large prints. Or you could crop your picture and enlarge a section into its own photo without losing clarity.

That sounds good, right? The downside is that the larger the photo resolution, the more space it will take on a memory card, so you won’t be able to take as many photos unless you carry extra storage.

TIP: If you don’t need to make large prints, but do want to print standard sizes like 4" x 6" or 5" x 7", or e-mail or post your photos online, a camera with 5-6 megapixels will work well for you.

How much control will I have over camera settings?

The short answer is, as much or as little as you want—often on the same camera. Many digital cameras let you choose the level of control, from fully automatic, where the camera makes all decisions, to the completely manual, where you run the show.

In between those options are helpful pre-set shooting modes. These make it easy to take clear, well exposed pictures under a variety of settings—in bright sun, at night, during a sporting event, at the theater. Another fun feature is the ability to change pictures to black and white or sepia, adding versatility. Beyond that, some cameras help you prevent red-eye and other common problems.

TIP: Compare shooting modes and design features when you shop. Look for common ones, like Landscape, Portrait, and Action. Then see if there are others—Night or Snow mode, for example.

If you want more control of your digital camera’s variables, you can have that too. In addition to the pre-sets, many cameras, especially in the middle and upper end of the price range, let you go manual, and set aperture, shutter speed and ISO yourself—or set one manually and have the camera choose the best settings for the other elements.

It’s fun to play with these different options and see how your pictures change. And one great thing about digital photos is that, if your experiment isn’t successful, you can delete the photo and take another.

What is the difference between optical and digital zoom?

Optical zoom is how far your camera's lens can physically extend from the camera body (its focal length). It lets you get closer to your subject without actually moving, and without your photo becoming blocky or pixelated.

Digital zoom stretches your camera's pixels to make a photo look bigger—similar to cropping a photo and enlarging it, but it happens right in the camera.

Digital cameras will often show you a combined optical and digital zoom. They get this by multiplying the two numbers together. For example, a camera with 3x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom will have a total zoom of 24x.

TIP: Pay most attention to the optical zoom, as it will result in clearer close up photos.

What about the camera size—is heavier better?

Digital cameras are built to endure plenty, so choose the style that suits your needs. A slim, small model is handy because it fits easily into a purse or pocket, making it a no-brainer to take along on family excursions or trips.

Slightly larger models offer some helpful features, too, like a bigger LCD screen for taking and viewing photos, and often more manual control.

Go a little bigger still, and your digital camera may also have a more powerful zoom lens, helpful for getting shots at the soccer match, or architectural details of the castle you saw on your trip to Italy.

What other equipment will I need?

Batteries: Some digital cameras use AA batteries that you replace more or less frequently depending on how many photos you take and the resolution of each picture. However, digital camera features like the LCD screen and auto-focus draw lots of power, meaning batteries get depleted quickly. Rechargeable batteries are an alternative option.

Rechargeable batteries use one of two different technologies: Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium ion (Li-ion). NiMH batteries come in standard sizes and can be recharged multiple times before they need replacing. Many newer cameras are equipped with Li-ion battery packs. These have the advantage that they both hold more energy and be used and recharged more often than other batteries. Check your camera’s manual to determine which type is compatible.

Memory cards: Your digital camera stores images on memory cards, and there are many options for these. It’s a good idea to have several available—especially on vacation or at a special event like a wedding where you’ll be taking lots of photos. Get a larger card—think 1 GB or more—to make sure you’ll have lots of memory.

Dock: If your camera has rechargeable batteries, consider buying a docking station. It gives you a safe, secure way to charge your camera, and an easy way to connect it to your computer when you want to upload photos.

Carrying case: In addition to protecting your camera, a carrying case also lets you keep extra batteries and memory cards in one convenient place.

Now you’re ready to make the buy, and start using your digital camera to help capture and share cherished memories.

Digital Cameras: New Developments in Storing Images and Memories

By Anne Clarke


Are you looking for digital cameras for your next vacation, wedding, birthday, holidays and any other event you could possibly imagine? Perfect for absolutely any occasion, your digital cameras will be your best item with you on vacations or anywhere else. They are very simple to use and their abilities continue to increase as the market continues to develop new and more complex digital merchandise.

The greatest prices and best selections of digital cameras are often found in the internet. Shop from home with several options to choose from, many more options than you could find in any store. Shop from the comfort of your home, and from the huge selection that online shopping offers you. Do not waste any more time trying to adjust you schedule to store hours. Order great high-technology digital cameras from a great website and you will not be sorry you did.

There are differences between disposable and non-disposable cameras such as image viewing, for example, as well as deleting photos. The only photo that can be deleted on most disposable digital cameras is the very last picture one takes. The chance that these disadvantages will last the in the construction of disposable cameras is quite arguably very unlikely.

There are both disposable digital cameras and digital cameras to choose from on the market today. Of course, there are certain benefits to having a digital camera that is not disposable, that are missing in the digital cameras available on the market, but the basic system is the same.

The overall methods and technological improvements currently being made by manufacturers and digital engineers is lifting at such a rapid pace, indicating that it is quite plausible that the benefits of disposable digital cameras will soon catch up to those of non- digital cameras. When the world is advancing at such speed and with such uncomplicated technology virtually available to everyone—we should all be keeping up. The ascension of digital technology has made

What Never to Do When Buying Digital Cameras Online

By Chris Campbell


There is no doubt a growing momentum these days towards buying more and more things online. I mean, there are some definite advantages to buying products such as digital cameras online. There is an obvious greater selection in models to choose from. If you wanted to buy a Nikon model XYZ in flashing pink, with polka dot stripes, and a 10.3 digital zoom, with matching purple lens cap, then you could probably find one. Good luck, trying to find that camera in your local camera store at the mall. They just don't have the room to carry that kind of inventory. The online camera shops however can.

Online shopping also has a distinct advantage when it comes to price. They don't have to maintain an expensive bricks and mortar store. They don't have to pay some pimply faced teenager a salary or commission to sit around the store all day, even when there's no customers in site. It's just plain more expensive to sell digital cameras in person, then through an online store. Plus there's tons of unbiased information available for the consumer to read (like this wonderful article) before making their purchase. That's definitely something your not going to find in a traditional retail camera shop.

No, that's not to say that buying online is without it's caveats as well. First of all, there that all annoying additional cost of shipping. Consumers hate having an extra $10, $20 or $50 added to their bill just before checking out. You would think, that without the websites save on overhead, then shipping should be included. Right? Well I agree. And so do many of the bigger more reputable websites. Quite often, sites like Amazon will include free shipping on their cameras. Especially around Christmas time. Just make sure, you pick the right camera the first time. Otherwise you may end up returning it, in which case the shipping will come out of your pocket.

Of course, if you were returning a camera to your local mall, then your going to end up spending money on gas, and taking time out of your schedule to drive, park, and explain to some sales clerk why the camera you bought just doesn't work for you. All in all, the added convenience of online shopping just makes more sense. In the future, I'm sure it will send shopping malls the way of the dinosaur.

Top Digital Cameras For Everyone to Use

By Ronald Firquain


Thanks to the recent advancements in the digital technology that has totally changed the photography scenario, digital cameras are now more affordable. These are simpler and more compact than digital single lens reflex due to the removal of the mirror box, and typically emulate the handling and ergonomics of either digital single lens reflex or compacts. To get a flexible a camera as possible, you should be choosing a digital camera with a wide range of apertures as possible. There are lots of places on the internet where you could find digital camera at bargain prices. Most modern top digital cameras come with a variable shutter speed to cope with various conditions. With the zoom features found on most modern digital cameras, you can get the picture you want even if you can not get too close to the subject.

Although, prices for top digital cameras in the past were very high, but now that is no longer the case. This capability to transmit images without a satellite link was useful during the protests of 1989 and the first Gulf War in 1991.With a good aperture range on your digital camera, it is possible to take photos in many various lighting situations. You may want to search online to find an affordable digital camera. If you want to take photos of sporting events, or fast moving action, you need to be sure that the digital camera has a shutter speed setting of 1/1000th of a second or better. If your shutter speed is not as fast as this you might get blurred pictures. With most cameras offering zoom features, there really is no use for a badly composed picture. If you search for a top digital cameras via the world wide web, you will find some incredible bargain prices on a massive range of digital cameras from all the major digital camera manufacturers.

There are many advanced camera models in various price ranges available in the market. For the majority of 35mm film cameras the answer is no, the reworking and cost would be too great, especially as lenses have been evolving as well as cameras. Although, you could use a flash for low light situations, it may be better to using a low aperture setting. If you search the internet, you should be able to look digital cameras at affordable prices at numerous locations. various types of photographs require slower and faster shutter speeds. Zooming in and out on your subject helps you see the various ways in which you can compose your picture. A digital camera to suit you is out there somewhere. You just have to look around in the right places to find it.

Everyone enjoys taking pictures, and with the recent advances in technology, digital cameras are available to almost everyone at affordable prices. The early adopters tended to be in the news media, where the cost was negated by the utility and the ability to transmit images by telephone lines. The flexibility of a variable aperture lens on your digital camera will be an important factor in your choice of camera, if you want to use it in differing lighting conditions. Most people search around online to find digital cameras at very low prices. You have to choose the type of photos you are taking when deciding the range of shutter speed. The zoom features on a digital camera are important because they let you vary your photos composition easily and quickly. With such a vast range of websites offering digital cameras at discount prices, almost everyone can find a digital camera at an affordable price.

Buy Cheap Kodak Cameras Online

By Ricky Lim


People nowadays are always on the lookout for cheap cameras. They are practical and frugal and it's crucial especially during times like these. If you are one of them, then you are not alone. If you are looking for cheap Kodak cameras, chances are other people are doing the same thing.

But make sure that you still get good quality because you deserve that. It may be cheap but the money you used to pay for it is hard-earned.

Before you decide which cheap Kodak cameras to buy, you should ask yourself what exactly are you looking for. The first question is whether you are looking for a digital camera or a film camera. Then you should also finalize your range and stick to that budget.

You should also define the word 'cheap.' What does that exactly mean to you?

For some people, cheap means getting a camera that has no brand, but for others, it means getting cheap ones that allow them to save but give them the features that they are looking for and need to get the job done.

Another question that is asked when one is looking for cheap Kodak cameras is the size. The price of the camera, even if it's purchased online or in a store is determined by the size. Sometime the bigger the camera, the more expensive it is.

Look at this example. Professional photographers have the most costly cameras because theirs are so bulky and have the highest resolution.

Aside from size, resolution is also an important factor to determine the price of a camera.

Nonetheless, it is interesting to note that the manufacturers know the demand of cheap Kodak cameras that they actually assist those who are looking for these and give them the models that they prefer at the prices that they could afford.

In a case when one is looking for cheap Kodak cameras for documentation and personal purposes, then he can just easily canvas online.

The good thing about the Internet is that it allows people to compare prices of the cheap Kodak cameras that they are eyeing, and at the same time it lets them read the reviewers of customers and other users on the product.

This gives them a clearer idea whether this is indeed the camera that they need or want and whether it meets their expectations. Remember that just because it's cheap Kodak cameras, it doesn't mean that these could be the best.

Sony Cyber Shot Digital Cameras - The Pioneers in Technology

By Tom Lopez


A new flag-ship was introduced by way of W-series point and shoot camera way back in Feb 2004.

This concept of digital camera retains the traditional element of optical view finder and conglomerates this with most modern assets of 2.5" LCD Screen and 1/1.8", 8-Megapixel imaging sensor. W-series install Carl-Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens in front of the body that configures the shooting object by slimming it down to a portable size while keeping pace with tradition. This led to invention of Cyber-shot Camera and making Sony as the world leaders. Another feature added to the innovation was a redesigned compact body with automation in technology.

All you thought was of a camera compact in size but the technology of merging traditional features with modern innovations led to a powerful invention in a very compact art-piece.

One can't rate these cameras as they are simply the best, the pioneers of technology. In fact many other companies who are only camera manufacturers cannot deliver such quality as found in Sony Cyber shots. The credit goes partly to Carl Zeiss lens and partly to the pioneers themselves, who have an in-built research team to make them the best.

The w-series consists of a number of products all based on the optical zoom, digital zoom LCD Screen and picture definition factor of Mega pixel. These products are varying in their nature due to the user requirement. This is another feature to make Sony Cyber shot the pioneers in technology. While some customers prefer cameras with fine picture quality irrespective of the distance, other customer prefer zoom feature over Mega pixel. To balance the demand and supply curves manufacturer use different permutations and combinations to cater to the wide and varying requirements of the end user.

Some of the products of this pioneer of technology include Sony Cyber shot DSC - W80, ultra-slim point and shoot, high zoom and compact point and shoot cameras, to suit the customer requirement.

Buying Digital Cameras Online - The Pros and Cons

By Moses O Milligan


There are many ways that you can buy digital cameras, but if you are able to buy digital cameras online, you'll be able to take advantage of several things, like selection, price, and timing. Therefore, one of the best ways to get your hands on digital cameras that you love is to buy them online.

First of all, when you buy digital cameras online, there are several things that you want to remember, so that it can go as smoothly as possible. First, be sure that you take a look at many different sites - as various as you can be - so that you know you will be getting a good deal. Most of the sites are going to have similarly priced cameras, but some of them will have cameras that are much cheaper than you thought. Therefore, it is always a good idea to look at several different sites to get an idea of what a particular brand of camera is selling for. Second, when you buy cameras online, remember to check out the actual brand of the camera and their website, as well as websites that sell cameras that are of different brands. This will allow you to monitor what the current selling prices are for the cameras. Also, if you do find a good deal, be sure that you can buy compatible parts for your digital camera, so that you know you'll always be able to use it, no matter what situation you might find yourself in.

There are several main benefits that you will find when you buy cameras online. First of all, you'll be able to take advantage of the best price. When you buy them in your own town, or even travel to the nearest big city to buy them, you are at the mercy of what those store are currently charging. You can go all over town looking for a great deal, but chances are that you will find it is harder to find a good deal by doing this. On the other hand, when you do buy digital cameras online, you will be able to take advantage of the fact that you can browse all different types of sites, and come up with the very best deal quite quickly.

Something else to remember is that when you buy cameras online, you are going to be able to have a great selection. You aren't limited to what is available at your local store, or even at several stores. You can look at all different types of cameras, read reviews, and go from store to store quickly and easily. This allows you to make the most out of your quest to find the best camera. Also, you will be able to find the best timing - meaning that no matter what sites are having sales at the current moment, you can find them and get your camera from them.

Tips and Pointers For Buying Digital Cameras

By Jenny Johnson


If you are in the market for digital cameras you may have found yourself very confused and perhaps even frustrated. With that in mind, this article is presented to provide you with tips and pointers to assist you in finding digital cameras that will best meet your needs, goals and objectives.

If you are like most people, you are interested in getting the proverbial best deal on digital cameras. In other words, like the vast majority of men and women you maintain a strict budget. You do not want to spend more than is necessary when it comes to purchasing digital cameras.

With this in mind, you definitely will want to take advantage of what is available to you on the Internet and World Wide Web when you are shopping for digital cameras. For example, you will want to check out what is available in the way of digital cameras at one or another of the auction sites that are in operation online today. Moreover, you will want to visit one or another of the overstock sites in business on the Net when you are undertaking a search for affordable digital cameras.

You will also want to keep in mind what can be available to you in the brick and mortar world when it comes digital cameras at the present point in time. The fact is that many merchants that specialize in electronics, including digital cameras, have worked to knock their prices down quite low. Obviously, consumers simply are not spending as freely as the were even a year ago. Therefore, by shopping around you will be able to find a nice selection of digital cameras at different stores in the brick and mortar world - and you will be able to find digital cameras for sale at what can only be considered to be a great price.

Review of the New AT&T Cell Phones, Nikon Compact Digital Cameras and the Sony Ericsson P1

By Allen Jesson


In regards to the best New AT&T Cell Phones and deals on the market, you're going to be delighted to see that they are not in stores now, they are online and ready to ship. If you haven't already figured it out, the best phones are not being produced and carried by third rate companies, the best of the best are low cost, high quality entries into the phone market from AT&T. Whether you're looking for a Blackberry, or the ultimate in cellphone goodness the touch screen iPhone, you're looking at low cost, high end communications the likes never before dealt with in mobile phone history.

People have a lot of great things to say about the New AT&T Cell Phones out now. We're talking about devices that allow you to do more than communicate with others. We're talking about phones that can carry the weight of your email, internet habits, phonebook, and so much more. Whether you're a business man and need to see the stock information at all time, or a sports fan managing your many different fantasy leagues, you're going to love the new sleek, contoured devices coming out of the number one phone company in the world.

The future looks bright for those seeking the best deals on New AT&T Cell Phones, because there has been no better time than the present to jump on the lowest prices available anywhere. That's right, you're looking at the best time to get a new phone. Some might even be hard pressed to call these phones as they do so much more than just deliver easy to access information, internet, voicemail, email, and so much more with such ease. These new phones deliver the world into the palm of your hand, and at a price that won't leave you stranded or broke.

New AT&T Cell Phones are available now and are priced to sell. These are not high end devices that are meant to be behind museum quality glass, they are meant for your hands and ears. You can now do a plethora of good things with these devices, just like you would with a portable laptop or more.

Seriously, consider the strides made with these phones, and remember the days when you had to use a payphone and a pager to communicate on the go. Long gone are the days when your phone weighs a ton, and creates havoc with drop calls, and other unfortunate blunders in telecommunication.

These days you can appreciate the quality of sound and vision with new New AT&T Cell Phones at your disposal. The hardest part that this brings, is which one will you choose and enjoy? The world is yours! Don't sleep on the latest and greatest offerings in the phone world, enjoy the greatest phones known to man, at a fraction of the price that so many other companies are trying to pawn off. Get style and substance in one easy accessible package and enjoy the fruits of technological labor. That's right, get yourself New AT&T Cell Phones at low costs, before you it's too late.

The biggest name in professional camera equipment has now hit the ground running with a great line up of Nikon compact digital cameras. The number one reviewed brand has come to the plate with some of the finest cameras for the consumer market ever. That's right, we're talking about compact digital cameras that you are going to love. Whether you're looking for a complete digital camera package, a digital SLR, an entry level digital camera, or a lightweight digital camera, you can't go wrong with Nikon.

You can capture your finest memories with Nikon compact digital cameras, including the S10 camera that comes with six megapixels, 10 times zoom, and boasts one of the finest audio and video capturing mode known to consumers. Usually you can't get high quality video and audio in a compact digital camera, but with this new line up you're looking at incredible pieces of technology. You can not only get the best photos, from still shots to action shots, you can record video and audio like a champ.

As far as portability, the Nikon compact digital cameras are heavy duty, lightweight, and easy to use. Regardless of your experience with digital photography, these cameras offer the best features and standard applications. You won't have to necessarily read the manual to figure out how to use your new camera, which is going to be a relief for those that have purchased more complicated cameras in the past. Other companies have been trying to push high end digital camera equipment at inflated prices, but these companies lack reviews. The Nikon brand is not only a name you can trust, it is an assurance of quality the likes you've never seen before.

If your budget isn't exactly large, you can enjoy the greatness of Nikon compact digital cameras, and not go broke doing so. That's right, you can enjoy the ease of snapping stunningly sharp and colorful photographs like a professional without having to suffer though high learning curves of information to get them. Prices start low and range to mid level in regards to competitors, creating a line up of cameras that are going to be known for quality and affordability. What good are good cameras that you can't afford? No longer do you have to worry about the price tag to a good quality digital camera, because the line up of Nikon compact digital cameras are bar none the best for the buck ever produced.

The reviews are in and Nikon compact digital cameras are getting the best reviews of any other digital camera brand going right now. That's right, those that already know about how great these cameras are have been talking a lot about the good quality of the Nikon brand. There is a frontrunner in the digital camera game, and the line up of digital cameras really proves that Nikon is not just resting on their professional grade laurels. If you're looking for a good compact camera, you're going to be in camera heaven.

A lot of people are looking for the Sony Ericsson p1i Cell Phone, and many people have seemingly given up the hunt. However, the best time to get your hands on one is right now, as they are floating online and readily available for those interested in a great phone. The phone is locked initially, but if you're in the market for a higher end cell phone, you can get an unlocked Sony Ericsson p1i Cell Phone at a low cost.

For cell phone users that are looking for a 3G smartphone with a great load of features, the Sony Ericsson p1i Cell Phone is the phone to get. We are talking about a phone with full office applications, 3 megapixel digital camera, wi-fi, rechargeable battery, video recorder, Bluetooth, Java technology, and Wireless web browsing all included. That's right, these are just a few of the many features that are in this great Sony cell phone. It's like a miniature computer in your hands. This phone is not only an easy to use device, it's low cost and highly rated by anyone that has seen and used this phone.

There are a lot of different phones on the market right now, and many of them come with a lot of features you either didn't ask for or don't really need. That's right, there are a lot of companies trying to throw you bad phones at high prices, and try to excuse it with random rhetoric and sale pitches. The Sony Ericsson p1i Cell Phone is not one of those lackluster phones, this phone is the real deal and offers end users with superior sound and visual quality for a phone. The name you can trust in high end electronics, Sony, now makes some of the best phones on the market, including this one, which features so many of the best features, at a great price.

Game fans rejoice, this phone allows you to play the most sought after games anywhere. That's right, you're getting into mobile gaming this phone is for you. Not only does it come with some popular games standard, you ca also download a lot of games and keep yourself occupied in times of boredom. The phone also comes with synchronization software that will allow you to synch with your computer and allow you to get on track with whatever schedule you may have.

The best part of the Sony Ericsson p1i Cell Phone, is that it comes factory unlocked and ready to use. That's right, no elaborate plans to break the phone loose, you're ready to go when you open the box. The phone is setting the cell phone world ablaze with easy to access networking and communication. If you're looking for a better phone, or a smartphone and have been holding off, maybe it's time to step up and get with the program as the low prices aren't going to last a lifetime. Get yourself the lowest price on the Sony Ericsson p1i Cell Phone, and enjoy the best of phones, unlocked and easy to use from the moment you receive it.

Where To Find Really Cheap Digital Cameras

By Chris Campbell


Who doesn't want to save some money by finding the best source for really cheap digital cameras? I know I would. The trick though, is to make sure your not sacrificing quality for the sake of price. A truly inexpensive camera is only a deal if it works. And continues to work months and years from the date of purchase. There are of course, at least as many places to find great deals on digital cameras, as there are places to avoid like the plague.

Online retailers are a great source for cheap cameras. Many would be consumers realize that they can buy new products from big online retailers like Amazon and others. What some don't realize, is that they can also buy used products as well. Used cameras will always be priced better than the latest models. A growing number of small camera retailers use the big online stores to sell their wares. What this means to the online shopper, is that looking at one web site is actually like browsing dozen of camera stores at the same time. It's kind of like a shopping mall with nothing but camera stores.

Don't just consider used cameras. It's often quite possible to find older discontinued cameras that have simple fallen out of favor with consumers looking for all the latest bells and whistles. Keep in mind, that the basics of good photography didn't just change with the advent of digital photography. Older proven models are more then capable of taking amazing pictures. Often without the problems that new technology can bring. Cheaper discontinued digital cameras can often be found at the same online stores the sell new and used cameras as well.

One very underutilized source for cheap digital cameras is photography discussion forums. These forums are filled with camera enthusiasts of every imaginable level. From full time pros to digital camera newbies. If there's one thing I've learned about camera hobbyists, is they're always on the lookout for the next great camera. Which usually means they have older cameras to get rid off. Often the cameras are in mint condition as they've been cared for by experts. Photography discussion forums usually have whole sections dedicated to selling used digital cameras.

Bargain Digital Cameras - Tread Very Carefully

By Evan Heelie


Bargain hunting has saved many people lots of money. It also had a lot of people burn their fingers. If you are looking for bargain digital cameras online, you have a range of options from eBay to retailers and wholesalers.

Regardless of the model or type of camera you are after, there will be some "bargains" available. Some will be real bargains, and some will be "dressed up" as bargains. If you do your homework, though, you may very well save yourself a substantial amount of money.

If you do come across a deal presented as a bargain, do some comparison shopping first. What is the going price for the model in question? If it's still a good deal, make sure it's new. If not, browse around photographic discussion forums, and find out what the camera is actually worth, and whether it is a reliable model, or not. Familiarize yourself with the features, functions and specifications. Will the camera be able to live up to your expectations? It's no use saving money on something of no use.

There are different reasons for offerings of bargain digital cameras. It may be a promotion done to boost sales, which is perfect for you. It may also be to clear out older stock before a newer model hits the shelves. The latter does not mean it's a bad deal, but you have to be sure the (older) you buy will fulfill your requirements. If you can get last year's top model at the same price as a lower model from this year, it is still s very good buy, since it's unlikely that the new (lower) model will outperform it.

When shopping for bargain digital cameras, have a look at older models. You may be able to get the similar features, and similar functions, at older prices, or clearance prices. Be sure, however, to check out the company, and inquire about the details of your guarantee.