Digital Camera Brands and Models

There are scores of brands of digital cameras to decide from: Canon, HP, Panasonic, Nikon, Olympus, Casio, and more. Additionally with all the brands, digital cameras come in assorted models:

• Subcompact: 4 – 8 ounces, fit in pocket
• Compact: 8 – 14 ounces, fit in purse and glove compartment
• Single Lens Reflex (SLR): large, up to 2.5 pounds, interchangeable lenses

Each model has its own gains and inconveniences. Some brands and models contain features such as; ease of use, zoom, style, stabilization, ruggedness, type of lenses, movies, and memory cards. The options for these brands and models supply you with a large selection of digital cameras. Product review sites provide more information on brands and models, along with consumer ratings to provide you an idea of which digital camera to purchase.

Digital Camera Lenses

Digital cameras have optical zoom lenses, digital zoom lenses, and interchangeable lenses. Digital zoom photos are not as clear and focused like optical zoom, so it is best to overlook digital zoom. A large amount of cameras come with a 3X zoom and up to 15X zoom. SLR cameras have the aptitude to change lenses making these cameras more pricey.

Digital Camera Picture and Resolution

Having a high mega pixels does not mean higher quality pictures; some of the finest cameras have 5 or 6 mega pixels. For most people 3 or 4 mega pixels are decent. High resolution cameras take extra time to process an image, up to 5 seconds. This is an inconvenience when taking multiple pictures of an action sequence.

Best Digital Camera for You

When you choose to obtain a digital camera, you must know how it will be used. Besides a decision on a main purpose, what additional uses do you have for the digital camera? Distinctive uses of digital cameras and features you need to think about are:

• Family: subcompact – ease of use, style, flash types, red-eye reduction, movies, video output
• Vacations: Compact or Subcompact – optical zoom, stabilization, movies, flash styles,
water resistant, video output
• Sports: Compact or SLR – stabilization, optical zoom, interchangeable lenses (SLR),
water resistant, video output
• Professional: SLR – ruggedness, stabilization, interchangeable lenses, water resistant, full manual option

Digital Camera Prices

Prices for digital cameras array from $100 - $8000 and at times more. Once you have decided a budget range check out the internet. This website offers links to businesses and their recent prices.

Buying a Digital Camera

Once you have narrowed your digital camera assortment visit your local store and look into the digital camera’s features:

• size – how does it feel
• style – does it fascinate you
• color – check the color for those that offer color selections
• viewer – LCD viewer size, clarity
• batteries – lithium rechargeable (best), AA, rechargeable, easy access
• zoom – make sure total zoom number does not include digital
• buttons/controls – ease of use
• main menu – ease of use
• computer connection – cables, wireless, easy access
• options – carrying case, tripod connection

Digital Camera selection is a matter of personal choice and when you have made your choice go back online and search for the finest price.