The vast majority of digital camera users will not even use half of the functions it contains; as a result some people are often sold the wrong type. Of all the options available, what would you ask for if you were going to buy a digital camera? Just to help with the confusion that you may be feeling, some information on what to look out for is discussed below. If this is your first camera then you must be honest with yourself if you have no idea what functions you would want your camera to have.Determine what kind of pictures you want to take with it especially if you are a digital photography enthusiast and would want your images be seen on  HDTV television  because not just any model will do. Unfortunately this will come down to what you can afford irrespective of what you actually want. When you print photos at home, having a powerful pc makes the work so much easier and faster and this is something to ponder over. Many computer packages available have digital cameras, software and other accessories so you can have a complete home studio system. Manufacturers usually do a deal with an image manipulation software company and supply it when you buy a digital camera, however item such as printers and special paper will need to be purchased separately.Aside from a printer, possibly a special photo version, ink and paper for printing will be needed. If you are looking forward to really high quality images then you will have to ensure the cameras settings are at the highest megapixel level possible. If you intend to take more than a dozen or so shots with your digital camera then you will have to use external memory to increase the storage space. Storage cards come in a number of different types sometimes storing up to 32 gigabytes for those very high resolution images; most users can happily use 1 or 2 gigabyte cards to store hundreds of images.The more ‘user friendly' your model is, the more likely it is you will use it. Despite the leaps forward in technology, many manufacturers are so focused on gadgets that they forget that a person will want to use this so it has to be simple to operate. Digital cameras use a great deal of power, especially the screen so even if they are not supplied, rechargeable batteries should be used; they may cost a little more initially but can be charged 1,000 times so are very cost effective. When buying your digital camera, look for a large LCD screen version which many newer cameras have as standard; large screens make taking the picture so much easier.Removing the traditional viewfinder has been a step forward for many people that disliked using photographic equipment fitted with them; the LCD screen is much easier to use. If you want yours to have a good zoom facility, you should opt for those with an optical zoom lens. If you are serious about buying a digital camera then you should try to avoid purchasing one with only a digital zoom. Two other things to look out for are diopter adjustment for people with poorer vision and a tripod socket because both are very useful. If you were unsure about certain aspects of buying a digital camera, I hope this brief article has helped with a few facts that you needed to know.