How to Shop
How Much Can You Afford?
After you have narrowed your search to a category of camera and decided on which features you really need, you need to set your budget. In the time since the first edition of this book came out, prices for digital cameras have fallen dramatically, but you still may encounter some measure of sticker shock, especially if you're considering a professional camera. However, even though digital cameras tend to be more expensive than their film counterparts, you will save a lot of money not paying for film, processing, and related costs such as overnight delivery to and from the lab.
How long it takes for your digital camera to pay for itself depends on how often you use your camera. If you're using the camera ...
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