Digital Camera Brands and Models

There are scores of brands of digital cameras to pick from: Canon, HP, Panasonic, Nikon, Olympus, Casio, and more. In addition to, all the brands, digital cameras come in several 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 benefits and shortcomings. Some brands and models comprise 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 broad selection of digital cameras. Product review sites provide other information on brands and models, along with consumer ratings to present to you an idea of which digital camera to purchase.

Digital Camera Lenses

Digital cameras include optical zoom lenses, digital zoom lenses, and interchangeable lenses. Digital zoom photos are not as clear and focused like optical zoom, so it is better to ignore digital zoom. The majority of cameras come with a 3X zoom and up to 15X zoom. SLR cameras have the ability to change lenses making these cameras more expensive.

Digital Camera Picture and Resolution

Having a high mega pixels does not mean enhanced pictures; some of the greatest cameras have 5 or 6 mega pixels. For most people 3 or 4 mega pixels are good. High resolution cameras take additional time to process an image, up to 5 seconds. This is a disadvantage when taking several pictures of an action sequence.

Best Digital Camera for You

When you decide to get a digital camera, you will want to know how it will be used. Besides a decision on a chief purpose, what supplementary uses do you have for the digital camera? Characteristic uses of digital cameras and features you need to consider 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 span from $100 – $8000 and now and then more. When you have decided a budget range check out the internet. This website offers links to businesses and their existing prices.

Buying a Digital Camera

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

• size – how does it feel
• style – does it charm you
• color – check the color for those that offer color variety
• 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 opinion and when you have made your choice go back on the internet and search for the top price.