Things to Look For in Your Digital Camera Box
Learn which items to look for when getting started with your digital camera.
If you are considering or have recently purchased a digital camera, you may have some questions about the various items included in your camera's box. Use this helpful guide to learn what to look for in your digital camera box, and why they are important.
Carrying case: This will help to protect your new investment from scuffing.
Carrying strap: This adds security when you lean over the edge for that perfect Grand Canyon shot.
Memory card: Required for, and may be included with, your digital camera. Besides, you shouldn't have to spend another AU$100 to AU$200 to use your camera.
Memory card adaptor: You don't have time to transfer multi-megapixel photos through a serial port. This helps you transfer images to your PC faster.
Rechargeable batteries and charger: Battery life is short in digital cameras. In the long run, rechargeable batteries can save you time and money.
AC adaptor: This will help you conserve batteries when you're working indoors.
USB, video, or serial cables: You can't connect to a PC or television without them.
Image-editing software: Because no shot is perfect.
Stitching software: This software enables you to create multi-frame panoramas.
Three-year warranty: Because anything that costs this much ought to last at least that long.
Comprehensive, well-written manual: No matter how easy digital cameras claim to be, they're still not that simple.
