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What sort of camera are you looking for?   A new digital camera with the latest electronic features.   A camera that's built into a smartphone.   A camera that's built into a tablet computer.   An older, classic film camera including used and reburbished models. 1. What kinds of camera have you used the most in the past and how did you feel about the experience? Typical point and shoot; satisfied Typical point and shoot; greatly frustrated APS point and shoot; satisfied APS point and shoot; greatly frustrated Single-use (throw-away); satisfied Single-use (throw-away); greatly frustrated 35mm SLR; thrilled 35mm SLR; hated it (or hardly ever used it) Digital point and shoot; had fun playing with the cutting edge of technology Digital point and shoot; frustrated, found it to be more like the 'bleeding edge' Digital SLR; tickled pink Digital SLR; disappointed Medium/large format; enjoyed it Medium/large format; too difficult, too bulky, or too confusing You don't know what kind you used You've never used a camera before in your life Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 2. Generally speaking, how far away are you going to be from your subject? Normal Far (e.g. on the sidelines of a soccer field) Way far (e.g. photographing birds in trees) Close (kids, pets, etc.) Way close (flowers, bugs, etc.) You are not sure how far but you know you need a zoom lens You are not sure how far but you know you need macro possibilities Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 3. What do you see yourself using for the next 10 years or so? Would your ideal photographic set-up be comprised of one simple, self-contained camera or would it be flexible, scaleable, and include a selection of interchangeable lenses? One self-contained camera A camera with an assortment of lenses Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 4. What is the number one reason you are considering buying a new camera? To take family snapshots To take pictures while traveling To take pictures for your job (insurance, real estate, etc.) To make serious artistic statements To learn with during a photography class To take better pictures than your current poor quality camera To upgrade from your creatively-limited point and shoot To make a little money taking portraits and wedding pictures To make a little money with a digital studio business To have a back-up for your SLR Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 5. What kinds of subjects do you see yourself photographing the most? People Children Places you visit Pets Intramural and family sports Professional sports Adventure sports Flowers Natural landscapes Sunsets and sunrises Product shots Architecture Close ups Abstracts Shadows, lines, patterns, perspective, etc. Wildlife Underwater Scenes Aerial Scenes Snow scenes Baby on a bearskin rug Night scenes: lightning, fireworks, the moon, etc. Flowing (time-lapse) waterfalls, rivers, traffic lights, etc. Small objects like insects, stamps, coins, etc. The family during holidays Candids Special effects Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 6. How do you envision yourself using your photos? Putting 3x5", 4x6", or 5x7" prints into an album or scrapbook Getting 8x10", 11x14", or bigger enlargements; possibly framing these prints/posters for display on the wall Presenting them in slide shows Emailing them to friends and family Sharing them via a Web site Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 7. Do you have a need of immediate results? Yes No Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 8. Do you already know you want one of the following? A digital camera A film-based camera Either one Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 9. How much do you plan to spend getting your images developed at a photo lab? $0 (and you love your computer) $0 (you want to use your own darkroom) Under $5 a roll Under $10 a roll Under $15 a roll Over $15 a roll is fine Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 10. Does the thought of handling negatives or film frighten you? Have you ever brought the whole camera into the lab and asked the person behind the counter to remove the film for you? Yes No Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 11. How do you feel about panoramic photos? You love em! Gotta do them all the time You like the idea of stitching photos together with a computer software program You like to take them occasionally Could not care less What's a panoramic? Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 12. Do you generally treat things like cameras with extreme care or do they get banged around a bit? You are meticulous and careful You're a little more relaxed Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 13. Do you have any special requirements? This camera will: Get slightly misted from time to time (light rain, waterfall mist, a day at the beach) Occasionally go underwater with you (snorkling, scuba diving, etc.) Preferably be the topic of many party conversations Need to be relatively small (to fit into your pocket or purse) Need to be extremely small and discreet (like a spy camera!) Need to have manual override possibilities Need to have auto-everything Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority 14. How much are you willing to spend? Note: Click the "Info" links after each result listings for new, used and refurbished cameras. Under $100 $101-$200 $201-$300 $301-$400 $401-$500 $501-$600 $601-$700 $701-$800 $801-$1000 Over $1000 Prioritize your choice above: Low Priority High Priority

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