| Digital cameras come in diverse shapes and sizes, | | | | can hold with two hands, and that has a good grip. |
| from the smallest point-and-click models that just | | | | Maybe you'd like a bigger zoom too. Perhaps you |
| about anyone can put in their pockets to large | | | | find it hard to use an LCD screen, and need a |
| pro cameras that weigh several pounds and need | | | | viewfinder. If so, a bridge camera could be what |
| special carrying bags. The price range also varies | | | | you need as these feature large zooms and |
| significantly. At the low end of the spectrum | | | | electronic viewfinders, similar to camcorders. |
| cameras can be had for $50, and at the high-end, | | | | Micro Four-thirds and Hybrid Cameras |
| the professional cameras go for $6000 or more. | | | | This new type of camera makes use of DSLR |
| Two of the biggest decisions you need to make | | | | sensors, but without the mirror/prism to reduce |
| when choosing a camera are: what is the type of | | | | overall size. They also offer interchangeable lenses |
| camera you want, and how much you are | | | | and DSLR image quality. The choice is small at the |
| prepared to pay. That will narrow the field | | | | moment but this sector is set to grow massive |
| considerably. | | | | over the next few years. Currently Olympus and |
| Here are the main types of cameras you can | | | | Panasonic are the main leaders of pack, but Ricoh |
| choose from: | | | | and Samsung are not far behind. |
| Compact Cameras | | | | Digital SLRs |
| If you only want to take pictures of family, | | | | DSLR cameras are designed for the serious or |
| friends, pets and holidays then all you really need | | | | aspirational photographer who wants a versatile |
| is to look for cameras that are convenient to | | | | creative tool with which to pursue photography as |
| carry around without having to lug all the extra | | | | a hobby or a profession. They use much larger |
| equipment. In this case it makes sense to have a | | | | sensors than compacts for superior image quality |
| small compact camera that you can carry with | | | | and afford the user more control over the |
| you anywhere rather than a larger camera that | | | | settings. Each DSLR camera offers a vast range |
| you can not carry around with you all the time. | | | | of lenses and accessories to tackle just about |
| Compact cameras do vary in size - some have | | | | every situation and subject. |
| lenses that stick out, whereas others are level, | | | | So there you have it these are the main types of |
| which makes the whole camera a lot slimmer. | | | | cameras to choose from. All you have to do now |
| Bridge, Or Superzoom Cameras | | | | is decide what type of camera suits your needs |
| The disadvantage of compact cameras is that | | | | and what your budget is and then go out and buy |
| they can be a bit fiddly at times as everything is | | | | one. |
| so small. Perhaps you want a camera that you | | | | |