Buying a camera, thinking of the type that you want, here are few pointers...
I am going to suggest only digital camera's...
I would say there are 4 clear divisions
1) Top end professional camera’s – VERY EXPensive
2) Entry / mid level professional camera’s (DSLR – Digital SLR) – slightly expensive
3) Almost entry level professional camera but in point and shoot – Not too expensive
4) Normal point and shoot camera – Affordable
For starters or amateur photographers I would say 1) and 4) can be ruled out, now you need to focus between 2) and 3) –
Advantages in 2)
a) Excellent quality
b) Very good for learning technicalities in photography
c) Good speed
Disadvantages in 2)
a) Expensive
b) Lenses needed to be carried for mid range, close range and for zoom. Each lens can be expensive.
Things to look out for
a) Very good lenses
b) Mega pixel
c) Image stabilization
d) Manual Mode features
e) Weight of the body – how easy is it to handle/carry.
f) Power / battery consumption
Advantages in 3)
a) The latest ones produce very (very) good quality shots.
b) Can be quite good for learning technicalities in photography
c) Superb zoom modes are available in latest ones
Disadvantages in 3)
a) Speed is slightly lower when compared to SLR’s (very minimal and not noticeable usually)
Things to look out for
a) OPTICAL Zoom (not digital)
b) Mega pixel
c) Image stabilization
d) Manual Mode features
e) Ability to attach external lenses
f) Power / battery consumption
My personal choice of brands is
1) Canon
2) Nikon
3) Sony
Reference sites
1) http://www.dpreview.com/
2) http://www.flickr.com/cameras/
Though I use a 3) [canon s3 IS – for the last 3 yrs] now I am almost ready for a jump to 2) (but the cost is stopping me)
Hope this info helps, if you have more doubts or specific questions do post them...
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