| Digital cameras are a vast improvement over the | | | | used in this camera. |
| regular cameras. Electronic sensors are used in | | | | Main features: |
| digital cameras to store pictures on a memory | | | | Resolution - About 2 - 3 mega pixel resolution is |
| card. These pictures can be uploaded to a | | | | enough for a decent digital camera. Resolution is a |
| computer by an USB cable. Some digital cameras | | | | measure of the number of pixels on the sensor |
| can record sound and video also. | | | | that create the picture. It is an important factor |
| It is imperative to study the different types of | | | | for printing a larger image or cropping it. Usually, |
| digital cameras, their features and identify our | | | | the higher the resolution, greater the cost. |
| objective before buying a digital camera. | | | | Type of lens - A glass lens gives a better quality |
| Types of digital cameras: | | | | picture than a plastic one. Again, a zoom lens adds |
| Compact digital camera - These are `snapshot` | | | | greater versatility. |
| cameras invariably small and compact in size. | | | | Close-up mode - Many digital cameras have a |
| They lack sophisticated hardware. Images are | | | | special close-up mode which allows one to take |
| stored in JPEG format. Compact digital cameras | | | | close-ups of extremely small objects like jewelry |
| have a sharp focus and a built-in flash. | | | | and coins. |
| Bridge camera - These cameras form a `bridge` | | | | Manual mode - Modes of different types are |
| between the compact digital camera and the | | | | there, which enhance the quality of photographs in |
| DSLR camera. They have small sensors but large | | | | a particular situation. Portrait, landscape and |
| zoom ranges. Bridge cameras have an LCD | | | | close-up are the special exposure modes. Shutter |
| electronic screen which can take a live preview of | | | | speed and lens opening can be maneuvered in the |
| the photo before clicking it. Bridge cameras | | | | manual exposure mode. Burst mode allows a |
| employ either electronic viewfinders (EVF) or | | | | number of pictures to be taken in rapid |
| optical viewfinders (OVF). The quality of these | | | | succession. Different filters can be used to |
| viewfinders is undergoing sea improvement | | | | provide beautiful effects. Extra flash modes can |
| regarding their size, resolution, visibility, | | | | also enhance the clarity of the picture. |
| magnification and refresh rate. | | | | ISO - This value normally varies between 100 and |
| Digital single-lens reflex camera - An automatic | | | | 400. A higher value indicates that more number |
| mirror system is used which displays the exact | | | | of pictures can be taken in dim light. |
| image. The absence of time lag in the image is a | | | | Conclusion: |
| great advantage for taking photos where the | | | | After going through the different types of digital |
| subject is constantly on the move. There is an | | | | cameras and their features, one should ask |
| auto focus system and furthermore, the | | | | oneself about the objective of buying a digital |
| resolution is extremely good. The only | | | | camera. The type of photography, the experience |
| disadvantage is the absence of a `live preview` in | | | | level, weather conditions, the budget and |
| most DSLR cameras. | | | | portability are all factors which need to be taken |
| Digital rangefinder camera - This is a portable | | | | into account before purchasing a digital camera. |
| camera suitable for theatre photography, portrait | | | | A higher mega pixel rating means a higher price. If |
| photography, street photography and candid | | | | large prints are not the criteria, then mega pixel |
| shots. A rangefinder is a range finding focusing | | | | rating around 4 should suffice. Lastly, reading |
| accessory attached to a digital camera allowing a | | | | reviews of the different digital cameras available |
| sharp focus. Wide-angle lenses are more often | | | | for sale might just be the best option before |
| used in rangefinders. Filters which absorb much | | | | purchasing an actual one. |
| light or change the color of the image can be | | | | |