Digital Cameras -- Choosing The Perfect Digital Camera For Summer 2006

Digital cameras come in all shapes and sizes. Whichconvenient type of digital camera as it is easy to slip
one is right for you? Would you like one to slip into ainto a pocket and take anywhere with you.In terms of
pocket or would you prefer something larger with apicture quality they are usually not quite as good as
wide range of features. Deciding which type is right foreither the high quality point and shoot models or the
you is the first step on the road to choosing yourpoint and shoot with extra features
perfect digital camera.I have divided up the types ofcameras.Suggested cameras: Canon Powershot
digital cameras available into six differentSD600 (European name: IXUS 60), Sony DSC T9 and
categories.Simple Point and ShootThese are the mostSony DSC T30.Super ZoomSuper zoom digital
basic and easy to use digital camera. They are alsocameras are quite different. These are larger cameras
the cheapest. To get up and running with this type ofwith features similar to those you would expect to find
digital camera all you really need to do is load theon a traditional 35mm SLR camera. In terms of style
battery and memory card. Once you have done that itand design they also have a resemblance to those
is simply a case of turning the camera on and takingcameras too. These are aimed more at people who
pictures.The downsides of this type of camera areare serious about photography. The longer zoom lens
often small LCD screens, fast use of batteries, shuttercan make them far heavier than the smaller
delay and low build qualitySuggested cameras: Canoncompacts.Obviously these cameras are too big for a
Powershot A430, Sony DSC S600 and Panasonicpocket so you need to consider how you are going to
DMC LS2.High Quality Point and ShootThe first thingcarry them around with you. A good quality camera
that is noticeable with this type of digital camera is abag is well worth considering.Suggested cameras:
big step up in build quality and a very stylish design. InCanon Powershot S3 IS, Sony DSC H2, Fuji Finepix
terms of features it may not have any more than aS9000 (European name: S9500) and Fuji Finepix
simple point and shoot model. Picture quality is normallyS5200 (European name: S5600).Digital SLRIf you are
an improvement from the more basic cameras. Thislooking for the best quality and also a high degree of
type of camera still remains easy to use.Theseflexibility then you are likely to find Digital SLR cameras
cameras tend to be considerably more expensiverather tempting. Prices have fallen dramatically over
than the simple point and shoot models.Suggestedthe past couple years making them affordable to
cameras: Canon Powershot SD700 IS (Europeanphoto enthusiasts as well as professionals. Once you
name: IXUS 800 IS), Casio Exilim EX-Z850 andadd on the cost of a couple of high quality lenses
Panasonic DMC FX01.Point and Shoot with Extrabuying one is still a considerable investment. Therefore
FeaturesIn terms of build quality and design theseI would only suggest buying one if you are serious
cameras tend to resemble the simple point and shootabout photography or intend to spend plenty of time
models with one or two improvements such as largergetting to know your camera.Suggested entry level
LCD screens. They offer manual exposure featuresDigital SLR cameras: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
that are likely to appeal to people who are more(European name: EOS 350D) and Nikon D50This
serious about their photography. These cameras alsoarticle was provided by Andy Needham of
retain a fairly compact body size.Suggested cameras:Cameras.co.uk provides digital camera reviews, price
Canon Powershot A700, Canon Powershot A610 andcomparisons and general help for buying digital
Sony DSC W100.Pocket SizedPocket sized digitalcameras. There is also a special section where you
cameras tend to be more or less slim versions of thecan ask a question if you would like further help.
high quality point and shoot models. This is the most