digital camera?

sinajon1

I want to buy new digital camera ,because i had 3 but no luck this time i need to be more careful my bughet is about 300 to 400 hunderd and i need something not big so i can carry all the time , and very nice picutres so i can use these picutres in my website too. please help me with that and let me know what can i buy best for my buget, thanks

Answer
If youâre looking for a point & shoot, user friendly digital camera, I have to say, I like Canon. Nothing against other the other brands. I prefer Canon based on personal experience and their reputation.

Consider the Canon PowerShot models, the A630 or the A640. These compact models have helpful pre-set shooting modes that you choose for the particular picture situation you are about to shoot. Like: auto(matic), portrait, nighttime, landscape, indoor, snow, beach, kids & pets (subjects that wonât keep still), and more⦠You can also be creative with these models, where you can choose special FX settings as you are shooting a pictures and have the option to program/set your own manual setting, so check the specifications. You should bear in mind, with physical size of the camera, (subcompact/slim/flat vs. compact), you compromise features that are available on the compact/slightly larger models.

I own the Canon PowerShot A620. My favorite feature of this model is the vari-angle (flip and twist) display/LCD screen. It protects the screen when not in use, and helpful for odd angle shots. Especially if you want to take a picture of yourself, or yourself with others. Picture taking is instant! I have found lag time is not an issue, with this camera, compared to my first digital camera. They now have an updated version of my A620⦠the above mentioned A630 and A640. Here is a review and its features (keep scrolling to see the vari-angle screen), up close and personal:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a630_a640-review/index.shtml

Here is where I go to shop on-line for the best price for digital cameras. (Which I found to have considerable better prices than going locally to your nearest digital camera dealer). Just type in your camera model in the âsearch keywordâ: http://lowpricedigital.com/category.asp?master_category_Id=1000 Buy soon or check daily, for prices changes daily amongst merchants. Also check if the camera is being sold ânewâ or ârefurbishedâ.

If youâd rather buy from the store, check the usual places, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, and camera stores. Even consider Office Max, Office Depot, CostCo/Samâs Club---any store with a camera department.

I hope you have better luck this time!

Among Nikon and Canon, which is better for point and shoot digital cameras?

Profound

I asked a friend and he told that both Nikon and Canon are equally good and they're the best. Are both of them the best brands? Which is the better one?

Answer
Both are good quality camera but for point & shoot Canon is more popular and get better reviews from user.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDigital-Cameras-Photo%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D330405011%26ref%255F%3Dsv%255Fp%255F4&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

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Which Canon digital point and shoot camera should I get?

Tina

I don't want to spend over $250. I need one that takes fast pictures (less time to focus) and one that takes good pictures indoors that might not have good lighting for example in a bar or something.

Answer
I would suggest these good Canon digital point and shoot cameras :

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting, Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4

Canon PowerShot SD960IS :12.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom, 2.8-inch LCD, HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Face Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER47E?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER47E

Canon PowerShot SX200IS : 12MP, 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 3.0-inch LCD screen, HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER45Q?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER45Q

Any suggestions please for a point and shoot digital camera?

Ashley

So I am looking for a good point and shoot digital camera. I would like to try and keep it below $200. I'm looking for something that will take clear and crisp pictures. I want the color in my pictures to POP. any suggestions would be great

Answer
try the Canon sd750 or sd850. EXCELLENT cameras and great picture quality

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digital camera?

sinajon1

I want to buy new digital camera ,because i had 3 but no luck this time i need to be more careful my bughet is about 300 to 400 hunderd and i need something not big so i can carry all the time , and very nice picutres so i can use these picutres in my website too. please help me with that and let me know what can i buy best for my buget, thanks

Answer
If youâre looking for a point & shoot, user friendly digital camera, I have to say, I like Canon. Nothing against other the other brands. I prefer Canon based on personal experience and their reputation.

Consider the Canon PowerShot models, the A630 or the A640. These compact models have helpful pre-set shooting modes that you choose for the particular picture situation you are about to shoot. Like: auto(matic), portrait, nighttime, landscape, indoor, snow, beach, kids & pets (subjects that wonât keep still), and more⦠You can also be creative with these models, where you can choose special FX settings as you are shooting a pictures and have the option to program/set your own manual setting, so check the specifications. You should bear in mind, with physical size of the camera, (subcompact/slim/flat vs. compact), you compromise features that are available on the compact/slightly larger models.

I own the Canon PowerShot A620. My favorite feature of this model is the vari-angle (flip and twist) display/LCD screen. It protects the screen when not in use, and helpful for odd angle shots. Especially if you want to take a picture of yourself, or yourself with others. Picture taking is instant! I have found lag time is not an issue, with this camera, compared to my first digital camera. They now have an updated version of my A620⦠the above mentioned A630 and A640. Here is a review and its features (keep scrolling to see the vari-angle screen), up close and personal:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a630_a640-review/index.shtml

Here is where I go to shop on-line for the best price for digital cameras. (Which I found to have considerable better prices than going locally to your nearest digital camera dealer). Just type in your camera model in the âsearch keywordâ: http://lowpricedigital.com/category.asp?master_category_Id=1000 Buy soon or check daily, for prices changes daily amongst merchants. Also check if the camera is being sold ânewâ or ârefurbishedâ.

If youâd rather buy from the store, check the usual places, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, Target, and camera stores. Even consider Office Max, Office Depot, CostCo/Samâs Club---any store with a camera department.

I hope you have better luck this time!

Among Nikon and Canon, which is better for point and shoot digital cameras?

Profound

I asked a friend and he told that both Nikon and Canon are equally good and they're the best. Are both of them the best brands? Which is the better one?

Answer
Both are good quality camera but for point & shoot Canon is more popular and get better reviews from user.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDigital-Cameras-Photo%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D330405011%26ref%255F%3Dsv%255Fp%255F4&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

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Which Canon digital point and shoot camera should I get?

Tina

I don't want to spend over $250. I need one that takes fast pictures (less time to focus) and one that takes good pictures indoors that might not have good lighting for example in a bar or something.

Answer
I would suggest these good Canon digital point and shoot cameras :

Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting, Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4

Canon PowerShot SD960IS :12.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom, 2.8-inch LCD, HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Face Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER47E?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER47E

Canon PowerShot SX200IS : 12MP, 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 3.0-inch LCD screen, HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER45Q?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER45Q

Any suggestions please for a point and shoot digital camera?

Ashley

So I am looking for a good point and shoot digital camera. I would like to try and keep it below $200. I'm looking for something that will take clear and crisp pictures. I want the color in my pictures to POP. any suggestions would be great

Answer
try the Canon sd750 or sd850. EXCELLENT cameras and great picture quality

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Which point and shoot digital camera should I buy?

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Q. For my birthday my mom is getting me a new digital camera (point and shoot). what specific kind is best?

Answer
the best is the Fujifilm X100 followed by the Leica X1

if you don't want to spend that much, other great cameras include the Canon S95, Nikon P7000, and Canon G12

Which point & shoot digital camera has the fastest shutter time?

GM5

I'm interesting in purchasing a point & shoot digital camera that has a fast shutter time. I recently purchased the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 but wonder if there's something out there that is faster. I don't want to spend more than $400. I would be using it for photographing my kids, who don't sit still for very long so I need the camera to be quick. But I also want it to be small enough to fit in my purse.

Answer
From your description, it sounds that you're describing a shutter lag instead of shutter time. A shutter lag is the time that the camera need to process information between the time when you press the shutter button fully until the camera actually took the picture.

With that kind of price, I would think a bridge camera would be the best options you can get. It is not as big as a DSLR camera, but it's usually faster than most pocket camera.

A Canon Powershot S5 IS is a good bridge camera - it has a 8 megapixel sensor, ~$380 in price - depending on the merchant, and more importantly it only have ~0.1 second of shutter lag between focused composition and shooting (0.45 second if you press the shutter button right away before focusing, faster than the average pocket camera).
Dimension: 117 x 80 x 78 mm (4.6 x 3.2 x 3.1 in) - small enough for a purse. I've seen it myself and its only slightly larger than an average compact camera (not the ultra compact, of course)

Then since you've already have a Sony which is uses a memory stick, you might want to also take a look at a Cybershot DSC-H7. At a glance, it has similar specifications to the S5 IS, but more importantly for you, the H7 uses a memory stick instead of an SD card - something of a plus since your W200 uses a memory stick also. The H7 also have 8 megapixel sensor, similar dimension at 109.5 x 83.4 x 85.7 mm (4.6 x 3.3 x 3.7 in), and a slightly faster shutter lag time (though I doubt that it would be noticeable compared to the S5 IS). The H7 goes from around $330 up to $400 depending on the merchant.

Well I hope this would help. I know you won't be disappointed with both options - they are going to be a much much better improvement compared to your W200.

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What is the best quality "point and shoot" digital camera I can get for a reasonable price?

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Savannah

I currently have a Canon Rebel xs that I use for photography, but I am looking for a smaller digital camera that is a little more portable. However, I don't want to sacrifice image quality. Any suggestions on reasonably priced point and shoot cameras?

Answer
canon 300hs
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Is there a point and shoot digital camera with optical zoom while recording a video?

aimee13714

Is there a good quality point and shoot digital camera that allows for optical zoom while recording a video? Not digital zoom, which just crops the frame you already have and makes the video blurry and undefined, but optical zoom, which actually zooms into what ever you're looking at without the blurriness of the digital zoom. Thanks so much for your help :)
Is there a camera with all of the qualities above that is compact. For example, a camera that could fit in a jacket pocket.

Answer
you can consider buying Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera
# 27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens;
# 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
# HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
# 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IKLJU0?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002IKLJU0

Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 14x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dphoto&tag=bestdeals-y-20&field-keywords=canon+sx210&x=0&y=0

Nikon Coolpix S8000 14.2 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_i_0?rh=i%3Aelectronics%2Ck%3Anikon+s8000&tag=bestdeals-y-20&keywords=nikon+s8000&ie=UTF8&qid=1276069734

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What digital camera should I get?

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Joe J

I have about $300 to get a new digital camera (point and shoot obviously). I've been mainly looking at Canon PowerShots due to the CHDK software available for many of them. Three of my good friends have the SD1100, which are only about $150 and take good quality pictures. Would it be worth it to get a more expensive camera than that?

Answer
If you check out the A590IS, you may find that it is better to get a less expensive camera that does more. $99.00 ! The A590IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters.

Megapixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

You may never need expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, but the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

There is no one place to get great buys, but click the second link in the information above then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

What gives a camera its picture quality?
It is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Megapixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but the second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

A friend asked me to clean and charge her new 2000mAh Duracell batteries as described in the next link. Those batteries are still going strong after four months of normal use and have not been recharged.

Click this link for other camera tips and complete instructions on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271

Most NiMH rechargeable batteries lose charge and should be recharged when not used after two weeks, but Duracell and RayOVac new formula 2000mAh NiMH batteries hold charge one year when not used. Also, 2000mAh batteries seem to have a longer life. Did not like these batteries at first, but have 12 over five years old and all are still as good as new. Higher mAh batteries (about one year old) still work well in flashlights, but won't start my camera.

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (both hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm ...
This link is about prolonging the life of lithium-based batteries which last from two to three years, but are very expensive. A Sony series G rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery is $49.88 at Walmart.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged, format in camera, and don't delete or fill card completely. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Lots of great camera tips in this link.
http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. Check the camera maker's site or view owner's manuals at this link. You will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

What are some of the differences between a point and shoot digital camera and an EVIL digital camera?

John Mctai

What are some of the main differences between a point and shoot digital camera and an EVIL digital camera?

Answer
The size of the image sensor. And it's a very big deal. EVIL cameras like the Sony NEX have sensors so good, that it beats all the Canon dSLRs with the same size sensor, regardless of price (according to DXOmark). EVIL cameras that are four thirds like Panasonic and Olympus are very close to dSLR image quality. At the bottom would be the Nikon 1 series like the J1 and V1, their sensor are even smaller than 4/3rds, but larger than compacts. EVIL cameras also give you some options with lenses. Compacts, well your are stuck with whatever they give you.

The compact camera, no matter what the fancy features, the body construction, how good the lens is, the price, the brand, it can't get around the horrible quality of the tiny image sensor packed with too many pixels. Compacts are worthless in low light, Also lenses can't be changed.

While a Sony NEX can match or better some dSLRs though, it and all the other EVIL cameras lose the fast autofocus of a dSLR or SLT camera for still photography. Bottom line, EVIL camera crush compacts. Ignore those that call EVIL cameras toys, or a joke, they are selling like hot cakes around the world for a very good reason. People want quality, but don't always want or need the bulk of a dSLR.

The only advantage I can think of that compacts have (including megazooms) is that with a tiny image sensor.. it's a cheat, and you can get those huge zoom numbers in a tiny package. To get the same reach with an EVIL camera or dSLR you'd need a massive and expensive lens.

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Which point & shoot digital camera has the fastest shutter time?

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GM5

I'm interesting in purchasing a point & shoot digital camera that has a fast shutter time. I recently purchased the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 but wonder if there's something out there that is faster. I don't want to spend more than $400. I would be using it for photographing my kids, who don't sit still for very long so I need the camera to be quick. But I also want it to be small enough to fit in my purse.

Answer
From your description, it sounds that you're describing a shutter lag instead of shutter time. A shutter lag is the time that the camera need to process information between the time when you press the shutter button fully until the camera actually took the picture.

With that kind of price, I would think a bridge camera would be the best options you can get. It is not as big as a DSLR camera, but it's usually faster than most pocket camera.

A Canon Powershot S5 IS is a good bridge camera - it has a 8 megapixel sensor, ~$380 in price - depending on the merchant, and more importantly it only have ~0.1 second of shutter lag between focused composition and shooting (0.45 second if you press the shutter button right away before focusing, faster than the average pocket camera).
Dimension: 117 x 80 x 78 mm (4.6 x 3.2 x 3.1 in) - small enough for a purse. I've seen it myself and its only slightly larger than an average compact camera (not the ultra compact, of course)

Then since you've already have a Sony which is uses a memory stick, you might want to also take a look at a Cybershot DSC-H7. At a glance, it has similar specifications to the S5 IS, but more importantly for you, the H7 uses a memory stick instead of an SD card - something of a plus since your W200 uses a memory stick also. The H7 also have 8 megapixel sensor, similar dimension at 109.5 x 83.4 x 85.7 mm (4.6 x 3.3 x 3.7 in), and a slightly faster shutter lag time (though I doubt that it would be noticeable compared to the S5 IS). The H7 goes from around $330 up to $400 depending on the merchant.

Well I hope this would help. I know you won't be disappointed with both options - they are going to be a much much better improvement compared to your W200.

What digital camera should I get?

Joe J

I have about $300 to get a new digital camera (point and shoot obviously). I've been mainly looking at Canon PowerShots due to the CHDK software available for many of them. Three of my good friends have the SD1100, which are only about $150 and take good quality pictures. Would it be worth it to get a more expensive camera than that?

Answer
If you check out the A590IS, you may find that it is better to get a less expensive camera that does more. $99.00 ! The A590IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters.

Megapixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

You may never need expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, but the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

There is no one place to get great buys, but click the second link in the information above then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

What gives a camera its picture quality?
It is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Megapixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but the second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

A friend asked me to clean and charge her new 2000mAh Duracell batteries as described in the next link. Those batteries are still going strong after four months of normal use and have not been recharged.

Click this link for other camera tips and complete instructions on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271

Most NiMH rechargeable batteries lose charge and should be recharged when not used after two weeks, but Duracell and RayOVac new formula 2000mAh NiMH batteries hold charge one year when not used. Also, 2000mAh batteries seem to have a longer life. Did not like these batteries at first, but have 12 over five years old and all are still as good as new. Higher mAh batteries (about one year old) still work well in flashlights, but won't start my camera.

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (both hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm ...
This link is about prolonging the life of lithium-based batteries which last from two to three years, but are very expensive. A Sony series G rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery is $49.88 at Walmart.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged, format in camera, and don't delete or fill card completely. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Lots of great camera tips in this link.
http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. Check the camera maker's site or view owner's manuals at this link. You will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

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