There is a difference between just snapping a picture and taking a photo. When choosing a camera, you need to decide what you're going to be shooting and how you're going to have your photos processed. If you are just taking candid photos of your kids, you won't need as advanced a camera as if you're shooting action, such as sporting events. When you go camera shopping, keep the following things in mind.
Instructions
1. Shoot film or digital. Film offers a higher number of pixels, but digital gives you the instant satisfaction of knowing how your photo will turn out.
2. Decide if you're going to need your camera to shoot your son's football game or just the occasional photo of your kids playing in the sprinkler. A point and shoot camera is great for the amateur photographer so you don't have to worry about manually focusing your lens.
3. For casual shots, use a compact digital camera, such as a Canon PowerShot or Kodak EasyShare. These don't offer the features that a more expensive model has, but they are easy to carry along with you and give you clear, crisp photos.
4. Control your shots better with a more professional single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, such as Nikon D40 or Canon EOS Rebel. These are more pricey than the compact, but you will have more control of your shot and be able to process larger, clearer prints.
5. Use film if you prefer. Olympus still makes a great 35mm point and shoot camera. Film cameras are still popular, and most photo labs do a great job developing your photos.
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