People always ask me which digital camera to buy. Nikons to Olympus, Pixels and Zooms- it can be hard to narrow it down. Here's how you do it:

1. Figure out what you will be photographing.
Is it something you'll need a long lens for, like sports? Is it travel photography?- in which case you may need a portable point and shoot. Or is it professional photography? - in which you should try a DSLR. Having a criteria in mind will help you find the best camera for you.



2. Take advantage of the online resources: dpreview and CNET.
Dpreview has user reviews of just about every camera on the market and best of all, you can view samples of photos taken from each camera to visually see the quality. CNET has expert reviews of each camera and videos of their features.


3. Visit your nearest camera store.
Sure there are great deals online, but you need a chance to physically view the camera to see how intuitive it is for you. If you are set on swooping up the online deals, check out PriceGrabber.com.


4. Pick between buying a digital point and shoot camera versus a DSLR.
While DSLRs have bigger sesors and longer lenses, part of getting a good photo is simply having a camera handy. So make sure you are comfortable toting a large camera around. The long lenses are great, but anything beyond a 15X zoom is best suited for sports photography, bird photography, or paparazzi. Basically, you really won't use a mega zoom very often otherwise. It's best to get up close to your subject whenever possible anyway for best clarity results.


5. My recommendations:
If you go with a DSLR, try the Nikon D3000. It's one of the top rated on the market. If you are a Canon fan, try the G10.

Regardless of whether you get a DSLR, the point and shoot cameras are the most portable. I've used both the Canon Powershot SD890 and SD790 which are great and come with Canon's color selection capabilities, 4X zoom and 10+ pixels. 

Let us know your feedback on these cameras and Happy Photographing!


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