Digital Camera Brands and Models

There are loads 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 different 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 advantages and difficulties. Some brands and models supply 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 wide variety of digital cameras. Product review sites provide added information on brands and models, along with consumer ratings to give you an idea of which digital camera to purchase.

Best Digital Camera for You

When you come to a decision to purchase a digital camera, you ought to know how it will be used. Besides a decision on a core purpose, what extra uses do you have for the digital camera? Conventional uses of digital cameras and features you need to take into account 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 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 most beneficial to ignore digital zoom. A good number of cameras come with a 3X zoom and up to 15X zoom. SLR cameras have the capacity to change lenses making these cameras more pricey.

Digital Camera Picture and Resolution

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

Digital Camera Prices

Prices for digital cameras span from $100 - $8000 and occasionally more. When you have determined a budget range check out the internet. This website provides links to businesses and their recent 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 influence you
• color – check the color for those that offer color choices
• 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 judgment and when you have made your choice go back on the web and search for the cheapest price.

Choosing a Digital Camera