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Most casual users of digital cameras will only ever use it for point and shoot occasions, rarely ever experimenting with all the different functions; confusion amongst potential buyers is quite normal. If you were to buy a digital camera tomorrow, what functions would you want to see it have as standard? To get you ‘kick started' there are some useful tips outlined in this article. Before you consider anything else, ask yourself what you want the camera for.Are you someone with a general interest in taking snap-shots or do have a specific use for it in mind? Do you plan on viewing your pictures on  HDTV television  for better image resolution; whatever you decide upon, will make entirely your digital camera one that makes it worthwhile?  Once you have sorted this out you will have to think about how much you are prepared to spend on this new piece of technology. You also have to consider the power of the computer and the printer you will be connecting it to for editing and printing needs. Some new personal computers come with a digital camera as part of a package, this may be worth considering. When you buy a digital camera, the image editing software usually comes with it but other necessities such as a photo printer will be an extra cost itemWhilst many home printers are fine for general printing, you will need a special printer to carry out photo printing as well as special ink cartridges. To improve the picture quality, you will need to increase the number of pixels that the camera has available. When you own a digital camera you will need to supplement it's internal memory with an external storage card which will fit into a handy slot on the camera. There are a number of different types of card with storage capacities up to 32 gigabytes (at the time of writing; some require a card reader for a high speed connection to your pc. The more ‘user friendly' your model is, the more likely it is you will use it. Look at where all the controls are and see how easy they are to find and use. Before you buy a digital camera, check to see if it is supplied with batteries that are rechargeable; these can last for many hundreds of shots and will save a great deal of money. When buying your digital camera, look for a large LCD screen version which many newer cameras have as standard; this screen allows for greater shooting flexibility in addition to making it easier to view them afterwards.Removing the traditional viewfinder has been a step forward for many people that disliked using photographic equipment fitted with them; the LCD screen is much easier to use. If you can, when you buy your chosen model, get one with the best range optical zoom you can afford because it is one of the most used and useful functions. Despite the huge digital zoom power that many cameras boast, the images are never that clear. When you buy your model also buy a tripod of any description, because even table versions can be very useful especially if you want to get in the shot. I hope this information has helped you understand a few of the basic expressions and topics that will help you buy a digital camera.