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Best Digital Camera for You - Digital Camera Selector Quiz

Choosing the best digital camera is no easy task. There are countless models with a range of megapixels and a range of features, not to mention a wide variation in prices. Get help isolating which digital camera is best for you (or your gift recipient) with this online quiz.


How long have you been using digital cameras?
Forever! I bought the first one to hit the stores.
A while. I'm on my second or third camera.
For a little bit. I already own a digital camera.
Never. I've been too scared to switch from film.

What is the most important feature of a digital camera?
It must be compact and cute
It needs to be easy to use
Great quality LCD screen and nice images
Flexibility. I want manual controls and the ability to change lenses.

How big do you want your photo prints to be?
It doesn't really matter. I'll mostly e-mail and make 4x6 prints.
I want to be able to print, but I'm happy with 4x6 and 5x7 prints.
I want nice big prints.
I want my prints to be huge!

How much can you spend on a camera?
100 to 200 dollars.
200 to 400
400 to 600
600 or more

How big is your computer's hard drive?
Huge!
Pretty big
It's average
Small. Ol' e-Bessie's gettin' on in the years

How often do you take pictures?
For special occasions and vacations
About once every few weeks
Regularly
Constantly! In fact, I'm taking a picture of this quiz right now!

How important is image quality?
Very. I am a professional!
Pretty important. I'm a hardcore amateur.
I want the images to look pretty nice.
It doesn't matter too much, so long as I can enjoy the picture and share it with friends.

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