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Hot News: Get the Canon Rebel XSi (450D). At 12 Megapixels, this entry level camera exceeds the capability of previous professional SLR cameras costing many times more.
Buying a digital Camera today can be very confusing. Many different manufacturers compete for the shoppers’ attention. Confusing technical terms may complicate the decision even more.
If you are not a professional photographer, you may want to read this article to understand your choices better.
We usually categorize Cameras in Point and Shoot Cameras and SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Cameras in accordance with their use.
Point and Shoot Cameras are easy to operate. Most functions operate automatically, but you can usually set them to manual control for more advanced uses.
Modern Point and Shoot Cameras pack an amazing Array of features in a very small package. Their small size makes them very convenient to carry. Small does not mean that these cameras take bad pictures though.
Point and Shoot Cameras are a worry-free, all in one solution for the amateur photographer. The optics are already included and all of this at a very modest price. The images they deliver are crisp and need very little enhancement.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom |
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Canon PowerShot G9 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom: Prosumer Grade Point and Shoot with amazing features. |
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Casio Exilim EX-V8 8MP Digital Camera with 7x Anti-Shake Optical Zoom: Great Zoom, Small Size and Optical Stabilizer |
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Pentax Optio V20, 8 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom: A good mid range camera in a small package. |
Many professionals who want the best possible picture quality, even at a higher price and more inconvenience, use SLR cameras. The viewfinder image is seen through the lens (hence SLR) through a system of mirrors or prisms. Composition and focus are thus more accurate.
The larger lens usually also allows larger image sensors with less noise and a shallower depth of field.
Modern SLR cameras now include similar features as Point and
Shoot Cameras, but are still capable of very fast and accurate
operation.
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Olympus Evolt E510 10MP Digital SLR Camera with CCD Shift Image Stabilization and 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Zuiko Lenses: Extremly affordable and powerful package |
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens: Excellent Beginner SLR with professional features |
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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21.1MP Digital SLR Camera: The most advanced SLR camera on the planet. |
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Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera: One of the fastest SLR available, shooting 10 frames/s at 10.1 MP resolution |