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Digital Cameras
 by Joshua Beecham
http://www.freyphotography.com

Digital is the new wave in photography. These terrific
cameras have been around for a while, but even five years
ago, not everyone could afford one, even the most basic. If
you wanted extra features, the camera would really set you
back. Fortunately, prices are dropping all the time, and
those extras don't cost nearly as much either. Digital
photography is easy, versatile, and amazing.

Before you buy a new camera, think about some of the
features. Most people in the market for a digital camera
have at least one computer at home. It isn't a necessity, as
many of the camera companies also sell special printers that
interface with the camera. In that situation you can print
your pictures without using a separate computer. If you have
a computer, then you're in luck. You can load the pictures
from the camera to your PC and manipulate them with the aid
of photo software. When they look like you want them to,
then upload them to a picture sharing program or website and
share them with family and friends. All of you will have the
option of printing the pictures as well.

There are several specifications that can make each digital
camera unique or better than another. The first factor to
look at is the mega-pixels. Basically the mega-pixels are
the number of pixels that each camera can take at its
highest resolution. You can get anything from 2.0 mega-
pixels to 12.0 mega-pixels. Typically anything higher than
4.0 mega-pixels is unnecessary for the average consumer.
You would only need such a high resolution if you were
planning on blowing up your pictures to a large size.
Typically 3.0 mega-pixels to 4.0 mega-pixels is ideal.
Your pictures will be extremely clear and print out
perfectly.

You also want to decide on the type of zoom you want your
camera to have. You can find digital or optical zoom. Of the
two, optical is far superior. With digital zoom, you often
get pictures that are grainy. Since optical zoom is more
expensive, don't buy it unless you know you will use it.

Once you decide on a camera, consider purchasing a memory
card along with it. Digital cameras often don't have enough
storage for a vacation's worth of photos. Memory cards are
fairly inexpensive and can store hundreds of your favorite
pictures.

Most digital cameras feature software to let you play with
the appearance of your pictures. For example you can change
a color photo to black and white or sepia. If you buy a
higher end camera the software will allow you to do things
like editing people or objects out of the shot.

Hopefully, this information helped you understand digital
photography better. Often we are intimidated by new
technology, but these cameras are great! They really are
easy to use and you deserve to treat yourself.

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