Start with a photo. Finish with a masterpiece.
Too late. I already took the shot and want to skip this chapter.
There are a couple of things to consider before you even start shooting. Click on a heading to read more.
(D)SLR vs. bridge/compact camera
The megapixel myth
Do more megapixels automatically lead to better pictures? The answer is clearly no. Ken Rockwell explains the megapixel myth here.
Here's a video about the myth:
Black/white vs. color
While basically all digital cameras offer a black and white mode it is recommended to shoot all photos in color mode. You can always convert your image to black and white afterward with a program such as Photoshop, whereas a black and white photo cannot be converted to a color photo.
sRGB vs. Adobe RGB
I've made my choice and I'm ready to take a picture.