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Types Of Digital Cameras
By Amber Lowery, Fri Dec 9th
Types of Digital Cameras If you are in the market to purchase a digital camera, you havesurely seen several different types of cameras. It isnt exactly clear what the differences between the types are,and it can be confusing trying to choose the digital
camera thats right for you. In this article, we wil discuss thedifferent types of cameras so that you can better understand what to look for in purchasing a digital camera. Point and Shoot Digital Cameras Most consumer cameras on themarket today fall into the category of Point and Shoot digitalcameras. These cameras usually provide resolutions of between 2 and 4 megapixels(million pixels). These cameras are the digital version of your typical 35mm consumer camera. A point and shoot digital camera is designed to do just that -take snapshots. They provide limited flexability with options, although many newer models have some limited optionsfor special effects. The image quality from a point and shoot digital camera is generally good enough for commonuses, such as auction photos, and even 4 X 6 prints. If you just want a standard, entry level digital camera forfamily snapshots and auction photos, then a point and shoot digital camera is a budget conscious choice. Semi Professional Digital Cameras A semi professional digitalcamera is a more advanced version of a point and shoot digitalcamera. Typicaly, these cameras provide resolutions between 5 and 6 megapixels (millionpixels). They also often offer the user additional settings and greater control over the camera. The image qualityof these cameras is good enough to produce clear prints up to about 8 x 10. A semi professional digital camera may be the best option foryou if you seek greater creative control than you can get with a point and shoot model. The increased flexability doescome with a price. Most semi professional models are priced much higher than point and shoot models. Digital SLR Cameras If you are a serious or professionalphotographer, no less than a Digital SLR model will do. SLRstands for Single Lens Reflex. Digital SLR cameras are very similar in operationto their 35 mm SLR countereparts. Also, many camera companies (such as Cannon and Nikon) have built
their digitalSLR models to be compatible with 35 mm SLR lenses. This is a great benefit to professional photographers who canselect a model that is compatible with their existing lenses. Digital SLR cameras provide an amazing ammount of creativecontrol over the camera and the resuting images. Also, these cameras provide resolutions over 6 Megapixels and canproduce prints of poster size without noticable pixelazation. A Digital SLR camera (without lenses) is a pricey investmentindeed. Currently, you can expect to spend $1500 or more on the camera alone. Accessories and lenses cost extra. For more articles, information, and product reviews on DigitalCameras and Digital Photography, visit: DigitalCameras and Digital CameraGuides About the author:For more articles, information, and product reviews on DigitalCameras and Digital Photography, visit:http://www.digitalcamerasource.info
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