Afraid Your New Camera Will Become Suddenly Obsolete?
It's true, that the march of technology stops for no man, woman or child.
Even the geekiest of electronics gadget lovers have a hard time keep up with the technical advances in this digital age.
So, it's easy to see what anyone buying a new digital camera would be concerned that it could become instantly obsolete the minute they would out the door of their favorite big box electronics store.
In reality, what's happened here, is that they've become a victim of the incredibly successful digital camera marketing machine.
Yes, it's true there really is such a machine, and it's totally warping your mind as we speak.
Kidding of course, but let's have a closer look at the myth of obsolete digital cameras.
What exactly does the word obsolete mean? The latest dictionary definition, listed obsolete as being "No Longer In Use", or "Outmoded in design, style or construction".
Well, those do seem like pretty harsh monikers, and I can understand why anyone wouldn't want to use an obsolete camera.
But if you consider the first definition of "no longer in use", isn't that really under your control.
I for instance still use the very first digital camera I ever purchases.
Sure, it's like about eight years old, but it still works incredibly well.
Mind you, it wasn't a cheap camera in it's day ($1000), but it still keeps on ticking.
It actually has some nice features on it, that are hard to find on newer digital cameras.
I think the key point to consider here, is that my first digital camera wasn't a cheap one.
It wasn't the most expensive one around, but it wasn't an entry level machine as well.
What you may want to consider in your camera buying decision these days, is whether your really want to go with the cheapest camera you can find.
I would say, probably not.
Something that is perhaps at the high end of your budget, and photographic abilities is a good choice.
That way, you get a camera you can learn with, increase your photographic skills, and still use years from now.
SLRs are a good example of cameras in this category.
They have a wide gamut of prices, anywhere from $500 to $4000 these days, so I'm sure there's several that fit your budget.
The challenge for you, is to learn a bit more about them, and see which one is right for you.
Even the geekiest of electronics gadget lovers have a hard time keep up with the technical advances in this digital age.
So, it's easy to see what anyone buying a new digital camera would be concerned that it could become instantly obsolete the minute they would out the door of their favorite big box electronics store.
In reality, what's happened here, is that they've become a victim of the incredibly successful digital camera marketing machine.
Yes, it's true there really is such a machine, and it's totally warping your mind as we speak.
Kidding of course, but let's have a closer look at the myth of obsolete digital cameras.
What exactly does the word obsolete mean? The latest dictionary definition, listed obsolete as being "No Longer In Use", or "Outmoded in design, style or construction".
Well, those do seem like pretty harsh monikers, and I can understand why anyone wouldn't want to use an obsolete camera.
But if you consider the first definition of "no longer in use", isn't that really under your control.
I for instance still use the very first digital camera I ever purchases.
Sure, it's like about eight years old, but it still works incredibly well.
Mind you, it wasn't a cheap camera in it's day ($1000), but it still keeps on ticking.
It actually has some nice features on it, that are hard to find on newer digital cameras.
I think the key point to consider here, is that my first digital camera wasn't a cheap one.
It wasn't the most expensive one around, but it wasn't an entry level machine as well.
What you may want to consider in your camera buying decision these days, is whether your really want to go with the cheapest camera you can find.
I would say, probably not.
Something that is perhaps at the high end of your budget, and photographic abilities is a good choice.
That way, you get a camera you can learn with, increase your photographic skills, and still use years from now.
SLRs are a good example of cameras in this category.
They have a wide gamut of prices, anywhere from $500 to $4000 these days, so I'm sure there's several that fit your budget.
The challenge for you, is to learn a bit more about them, and see which one is right for you.
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