Digital Cameras

The main reason for the popularity of the digital camera, as opposed to the film camera, is that it saves time and money on film and developing. It can also display images on a screen immediately, store thousands of images on one small storage device, record videos with sound, and delete images to free space.

The four types of digital cameras are the Ultra-Compact, the Compact, the Creative-Compact, the SLR-like, and the SLR. The Ultra Compact offers mediocre image quality and fits into any pocket. The Compact also fits into any pocket or purse but it performs better in low light. It is also heavier and has higher quality lenses. Both are known as point-and-shoot cameras and are perfect for the casual snapshot.

The Creative Compact camera offers a lot more user control but it is not that much bigger. If you are not interested in reading the manual and learning the settings, you would be better off with the Ultra Compact or the Compact camera. SLR stands for "single lens reflex." The SLR-like camera is large and can zoom to substantial magnifications. It has large, heavy, and high-quality lenses. It is good if you are serious about sports photography and is often used with a tripod.

Finally, the SLR camera is known for it's reliability. It has good quality images in low, natural light without blasting everything with flash. It also has the ability to attach specialty lenses. All digital cameras need at least one memory card. A lens cleaning kit and a padded case would be good to have as well. Whichever digital camera you decide to buy, you will be very happy with the results these cameras produce in capturing the precious world around us.