Things You'll Need:
- Internet access
- Magazines
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Step 1
Take the time to learn some technical jargon. Digital camera reviews, while written for the consumer, tend to have some language in them that is only understood by people familiar with digital cameras. Take the time to learn a few key phrases.
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Step 2
Read the headline and subheading of the review. This will give you an idea of what the reviewer's take on the camera is, even if you don’t have a long time to read.
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Step 3
As you read the review, make sure to note where the reviewer gives his or her opinion on the digital camera. This will help you figure out if the reviewer likes or dislikes the model.
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Step 4
Know what white balance and color saturation is. White balance tells you how the camcorder records the color white, while color saturation tells how rich and true to life the colors show up.
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Step 5
Understand that shutter speed is how long the shutter remains open and exposes the film to light. A fast shutter speed is good for action shots as they won’t be blurry.
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Step 6
Understand that dynamic range is a measure of the camcorder’s ability to differentiate between white and black. A camera with good dynamic range picks up subtle differences between white and eggshell.
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Step 7
Know that when a review says a camcorder has a lot of noise in the image, it is referring to glitches or grains in the image.
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Step 8
Understand that a Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) is a wafer of circuitry that converts light into electric signals. A big CCD rating will capture more light.
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Step 9
Embrace pixel count. Pixel count determines the level of resolution in the image. The bigger the better.
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Step 10
Find other models that the reviewer mentions in his or her review. If the reviewer has positive things to say about these models, it may help you in making your decision later on.
