Capturing perfect moments is very important especially for the social networking youth. Are you planning to buy a camera this festive season to capture all the beautiful moments or want to gift it to a friend or relative? But buying and investing in the right one can be confusing. Here is all that you need to know before buying a camera.
Decide your budget: Gone are the days when buying a camera used to burn a hole in the pocket. Today unlimited options are available in the market. Basic cameras start from 3k! Decide your budget and look for camera options within that range.
Purpose: Decide upon the purpose and usage of the camera. If you need it for clicking basic pictures don’t unnecessarily go for expensive options opt for a basic camera with essential features.
Don’t go on brand names: Brand does matter as it assures you quality and reliability but don’t just blindly pick a brand without knowing its complete features. Keep in mind the features you are looking for in a camera and pick the one suiting all your requirements. Sometimes an inexpensive camera will satisfy your needs rather than an expensive one. Look for a brand which has good service options in case the need arises.
Handy: A very heavy camera is difficult to handle so look for a handy one which is easy to carry. Get one which you can handle comfortably; sometimes small cameras have no grip at all. Always remember holding the camera improperly can spoil the picture and also cause finger cramps.
Accessories: Some cameras come without a memory card and card reader so check all the accessories before leaving the shop. In case you have to buy the accessories, it adds to the total cost.
Guarantee and warranty: Make sure that the camera comes with guarantee or warranty. Also keep the customer service number and service station address handy to get in touch with them asap in case of any problem.Till the camera is under warranty keep the bill.
