Compatibility & Buying a New Camera

Video Transcript

"When choosing a camera, it's important to understand how it's going to be compatible with the tools that you may already have. Or, new things that you're going to be buying. This includes lenses, cases, memory cards and even your computer. You always want to make sure that whatever you're getting is going to be compatible with what you have or what your about to get. I was surprised to find that a lot of the older film cameras; you can use some of the lenses from those with the newer digital cameras. So, if you're someone who has been in photography for awhile. Has a lot of film equipment and you're looking to make the upgrade to digital, do your research and find out if you can use some of those lenses on a newer digital camera. Because, in the long run that could end up saving you a lot of money if you don't have to replace your wide angle lens, your fish eye lens, your telephoto lens, your normal lens. So, compatibility. It's important to do your research on compatibility. You know, something it's pretty basic. But, it's important. You need to make sure that the camera you are buying is compatible with the case that you're going to use. Will it fit in there? Is there room for all the accessories? Can I take the lens apart and still fit it in the camera bag with my camera? And, another basic is to make sure that whatever camera you're going to be getting is going to be compatible with your computer. Now, more often than not. Most any digital camera is going to come with software that can be loaded on your computer and allow them to communicate. But, do read the system requirements that come with the software of the camera. And, make sure it's compatible with your camera. And, watch out for bad compatibility. You don't want to get stuck buying a bunch of stuff, assuming that it's going to work with your camera. And, then get stuck not being able to use it. So, compatibility. Do your research. There's a lot of options for mixing and matching you can find out there. And, if you?re able to reuse a lot of older equipment, you're going to be able to save yourself some time and money."