Simple steps to take before buying camera

[Diavonex]

1. What type of camera e.g. compact (size, colour, zoom range), prosumer or DSLR

2. Brand e.g. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus etc

3. Format e.g. 35mm, four thirds etc

4. Budget

5. What models are within your budget

6. Test them out; have a feel of it

7. Compare prices

8. BUY!!!!

Folks - any thing to add or correct (lets make it simple in point form)

 

[Octarine]

There is already this great thread by zoosh, you might want to check with him about extending one of the chapters to include your ideas.

 

[Diavonex]

A newbie will be overwhelmed by this great thread.

 

[Lomographer]

maybe we can stick this thread up...

will be useful and goes well with zoosh's thread.

 

[spheredome]

Must include:

Color: - E.g If you want colorful camera, many models can be strike off.

Size: E.g Credit Card size

Attractiveness: E.g Comes with impressive functions for the new gen youngsters.

 

[Diavonex]

Must include:

Color: - E.g If you want colorful camera, many models can be strike off.

Size: E.g Credit Card size

Attractiveness: E.g Comes with impressive functions for the new gen youngsters.

Thank you for suggestions; will edit above list.