Digital Camera Brands and Models

There are various brands of digital cameras to choose from: Canon, HP, Panasonic, Nikon, Olympus, Casio, and more. In addition to, all the brands, digital cameras come in numerous 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 shortcomings. 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 broad choice of digital cameras. Product review sites provide extra 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 choose to buy a digital camera, you ought to know how it will be used. Besides a decision on a focal purpose, what extra uses do you have for the digital camera? Normal 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 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 better to take no notice of digital zoom. Most 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 improved 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 additional time to process an image, up to 5 seconds. This is a burden when taking several pictures of an action sequence.

Digital Camera Prices

Prices for digital cameras extend from $100 - $8000 and occasionally more. As soon as you have decided a budget range check out the internet. This website offers links to businesses and their present prices.

Buying a Digital Camera

Once you have narrowed your digital camera selection(s) visit your local store and explore 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 judgment and when you have made your choice go back online and search for the most fine price.