Before you buy a digital camera, it's critical to evaluate a number of features, including ease-of-use, grip ergonomics, memory card capacity, resolution, start up time, and image quality. Before looking for a particular brand, you may want to figure out precisely which class of camera you want. That way, you can bargain shop more effectively and avoid wasting time analyzing cameras which are out of your price range or need range. Two cameras which you may want to consider are the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and the Nikon D50. The Canon model is renowned for its image quality and extremely fast start up time. Unfortunately, it's not particularly good in terms of ergonomics, and it's limited in its continued shooting capacity. Ideally, you should use the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT to take large prints. Amateurs will have a field day experimenting with all of its systems, and the camera is lightweight enough to tote practically anywhere. The Nikon model is similarly well-known for its image quality and its "burst" mode. That being said, the simple controls on the Nikon D50 and insufficient viewfinder may make shooting somewhat uncomfortable. Moreover, you can't test the depth of your photo fields, so shots can end up blurry or unfocused. Families who want a digital camera to share may benefit from the Nikon D50's versatility. Reviewers recommend purchasing extra memory cards for both the Nikon and the Canon models that we've discussed. When pricing cameras, make sure to think about the cost of accessories, such as rechargeable batteries, soft camera pouches, and memory cards. These little extras can tack on hundreds of dollars more to the price tag. It may make sense to check out online demonstrations of these cameras' capacities first. |