Does Your Camera Fit?
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To me, having the right tool for the job - one that fits my hand and performs just the way I want it to - is very important. This is true for a hammer, a screwdriver, a vacuum cleaner, a wrench ... and it's true for that new digital camera you're about to buy.
So here are a few suggestions that may help you buy the camera that has the ease of use, the comfort and the size that's right for you.
First, as you already know, digital cameras come in all sizes and shapes - from the tiny pocket-sized compacts, to the huge (and heavy!) digital SLRs with vertical grips and massive lenses.
So what you should be looking for is the camera that not only has the resolution and lens features you desire, but also the one that you'll be happy toting around all day ... one whose "ease of use" and comfort and size makes sense for you!
Because - believe me! - if you buy a camera that's so heavy or bulky you hesitate to take it with you ... well, you've bought the wrong camera.
That's one of the main reasons I think it's always a good idea to shop for a camera in a real camera store, where you can get your hands on several cameras. Take them for a "test drive," so to speak.
By "real camera store" I mean a place where you'll find knowledgeable sales people who will let you touch, turn on, test and re-test any camera you choose. You probably won't be surprised to know that these are not things you're likely to find in your local "box" store, and certainly not "on line."
If you're a casual "snap-shooter," you'll probably be looking for a compact digital camera or "point & shoot."
How are you going to carry it, for how long, and in what?
A woman with relatively smaller hands than most men should take the time to handle a camera and feel its weight and shape before choosing. Some so called "compact" digitals are actually pretty bulky. Others may be so small that it seems difficult to hold them still, or even to find enough room to use both hands when taking a picture. This is a problem simply because if the camera is so small and light that it tends to flop around when you're trying to use it it's going to have a detrimental effect on the pictures you're trying to take. That's why - for many people - a camera with a certain amount of "heft" (size and weight) does have its advantages.
So ... go to a REAL camera store. Try out a few different models. Think about how you want to use the camera and how much "hardware" you're willing to carry around.
Get all the information you can about price, features and size before you go in.
In other words, surf the internet. Check out the Canon site. Or the Nikon (or whatever brand) sites.
Better yet, check out the information at Digital Photography Review (HERE) , probably the most comprehensive and reputable site if this kind anywhere.
Then buy it!
And, of course, come right on back here so I can help you get started with your new and wonderful digital camera ... the one that FITS!
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