With so many great cameras on the market, it can be hard to know which one to buy. The camera you buy should be closely aligned with your individual needs. In this presentation, we discuss the various things to consider when buying a camera and provide suggestions based upon individual desires for use, functionality and budget.

1. Camera Buying Tips
Buying the Perfect Camera for Your Needs

2. Looking for a Great Camera?
Camera shopping can be confusing. There are a lot of
great cameras out there, with a lot of special features.
How do you buy the right camera for your needs? The
first step is knowing what you want.
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3. What Do You Want It For?
Before you shop, take stock:
What do you want to do with your camera?
Are you looking for versatility, artistry, or simply the
ability to take great family photos?
What can you afford?
It’s no use pining over a $6,000 camera if you can
only afford a $600 camera. Instead, look for the best
$600 camera you can get your hands on.
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4. Camera Weight
Digital SLRs cameras are becoming increasingly
affordable, but they tend to be heavier than traditional
point-and-shoots.
If you’re concerned about weight, but want more versatility
than a point-and-shoot, consider buying a compact
interchangeable lens camera.
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5. Camera Functionality
There’s nothing worse than a camera that limits your ability
to take the photos you want. If you’re looking for a
camera that gives you the ability to manually focus and
change lenses for various forms of photography, it’s a
good idea to invest in a high-quality Digital SLR like the
Nikon D7000 or the Canon EOS 6D.
If you simply want to take great photos of your family and
friends, consider a high-quality point-and-shoot like the
Canon Powershot SX500.
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6. Compatibility
Any time you buy a camera – especially a high-dollar, high-
functionality camera – you must consider whether or not
that camera will work with your other photography
equipment.
As a general rule, Nikon lenses
work with Nikon cameras,
and so on. So if you have a
beloved camera lens or flash,
your options are narrowed quite a bit.
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7. Consider a Refurbished Camera
Budget shoppers and value-hunters will find a lot to love in
refurbished cameras.
In addition to costing a lot less than out-of-the-box
cameras, refurbished cameras typically get extra
attention by the manufacturer to ensure they meet brand
specifications and are in excellent working condition.
Plus, refurnished cameras typically come with factory
warranties, so you can purchase a great camera worry-
free.
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8. Don’t Go It Alone
When buying a camera, you can take a shot in the dark, or
you can seek expert advice. We recommend the latter.
The experts at Cameta are just a phone call or email
away. Contact us and we’ll help you find the perfect
camera to meet your needs.
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9. About Cameta
Cameta Camera is a true
brick-and-mortar camera store
in Amityville, NY. We’ve been
selling photography equipment
and distilling advice to professionals
and hobbyists alike more than 25 years.
For more photography tips, visit our blog at
Cameta.com/blog.
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