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Tips for Finding a Camera That Will Give You Good Image Quality
By Christina Mulberry
For casual users, it can be confusing to shop for a digital camera. With features and terminology expanding every year, it can be difficult to sort through it all to determine which devices will actually provide the best image quality without spending more than necessary. Many consumers immediately assume that the number of megapixels a digital camera offers is the primary means of determining the quality of the images it's able to produce. This isn't necessarily the case. Certainly more megapixels do mean that a camera can produce an image with more detail or sharpness but for the casual user this isn't as critical as one might imagine. The number of megapixels you want is dependent upon the size images you'll be producing. For the average 4x6 or 5x7 print, 3 megapixels is sufficient and a 5 megapixel camera can produce great 9x10 and even 11x14 prints and so forth. More megapixels are needed only in special situations such as when producing very large images or when doing a great deal of cropping. Although more megapixels may allow for greater sharpness, the human eye can rarely see the difference beyond a certain point. Thus paying the extra cost for more megapixels is often not worth it for the casual user. In addition to the sensor, the camera lens is also critical. Looking for names such as Carl Zeiss, Leica, or even Canon lenses can be an easy way to assure minimum quality. One of the best features added to compact and consumer level cameras in the last few years is optical image stabilization. Many features are useful but this one can go the furthest in assuring improved image quality. Optical image stabilization helps to counteract the small, unintentional hand movements that result in camera shake. Camera shake of course is what produces much of the blurry or indistinct photos that we produce. With this feature, sharper images are much easier to achieve. Shoppers merely need to look for the words optical image stabilization or OIS. Digital stabilization or electronic stabilization is not equivalent and can create photos of lesser quality. Terms such as "anti-shake" and "anti-blur" are also inferior unless OIS is part of the package. The final tip for getting the quality images you want is not about the camera you choose. The photographic ability of most digital cameras is sufficient for most casual purposes. However, the skill of the user is often the unknown variable. Mastering a few photography basics is critical. Learning how to stabilize the camera, how to shoot in a variety of lighting conditions, how to frame the shot best, and so forth are more critical in obtaining the photos you want. There are a number of tutorials on line that could be beneficial. One such page is referenced below. |
Deciding How Many Megapixels You Need
| Image Stabilized Cameras
| Beginning Photography Tips
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good tip
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