What Camera Should I Buy???



 

Hmmm...should I buy the small cute car, or the big gas guzzling SUV? Should I buy the ranch home out in the country, or the Victorian with the white picket fence? "Hey Joe! What camera should I buy???" These questions don't seem to have anything in common, but they do! They have a few things in common, as a matter of fact...

First, I don't know what the right answer is to ANY of these questions. Second, they all require research. Third, they all depend on what's important to YOU. When buying a car, you want to know first and foremost what your budget is! After that, you want to know, what's important. Does my car/house need to be stylish? Comfortable? Big? Small? So on and so on. Buying a camera isn't really any different. There are a lot of things to consider! Here's a list of questions to ask yourself when considering buying a new camera...

What is your budget?

What is your skill level? Are you clueless when it comes to cameras, or do you have some experience?

What do you plan to use your camera for? Occasional family photos? Vacation?

What features would you like your camera to have?

 

I could go on and on, but I won't. You get the idea. So if you're buying a new camera, you really need to consider all these things, and then find yourself a camera shop that specializes in selling cameras and camera gear. Ask THEM questions, and let them ask YOU questions. They'll be able to help you figure out what kind of camera will work well for you. Plus, in most cases, you'll be able to hold and shoot all different kinds of cameras.

Once you figure out what kind of camera you want to purchase, you can purchase it at the camera store, or you can go online and shop the usual sites like E-Bay or Amazon, or online photo retailers such as B & H photo.

If you decide to buy a DLSR camera, there's one thing I want to caution you about. When you're looking at the prices on each site, be sure to read the descriptions, too! You can buy a DSLR as a kit, which usually includes the camera body, a lens, and a battery and charger. You can also buy JUST the camera body. If you don't already have a DSLR, that won't do you any good since you won't have the lens and the other stuff. So, for example, if you're looking at buying a Canon 6d, and you find a price around $1700, and then just below THAT you see one listed for $900, you know that the first one is probably the kit, and the other listing is a body only listing. So, pay close attention! 

Happy camera shopping!

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