Put the camera through its paces by taking pictures of objects in the store. Use
the camera zoom and flash to see how they perform. If the camera features a
macro mode, take a close-up shot of your watch. Review the pictures you??™ve
just taken using the camera??™s built-in LCD monitor. Make sure the images
are sharp and colorful. (The only true test of image quality is to view it on
NOTE
A digital SLR camera uses a movable mirror and an
optical pentaprism to direct the light from the lens to the
viewfinder. Therefore, you see the scene exactly as it will
appear in your photograph. When you press the shutter
button, the mirror flips up and the light is directed towards
the image sensor.
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a computer screen, but the LCD monitor may give you an idea of what the
camera is capable of.) If the camera has controls that enable you to zoom in on
an image when viewing it with the built-in monitor, do so, and make sure the
details are clear and in focus. If possible, ask the salesperson to print one of the
pictures. Examine the print for clarity, color, and sharpness.
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