How to Buy a Digital Camera
What is Digital Photography?
Digital Photography is a newer form of photography that uses digital technology to capture and produce digital images. This type of photography does not require film or a dark room. And forget about dropping film off at a lab and waiting for it to be developed. With a digital camera you can upload your pictures to a computer and view, save, edit, and share photos within minutes. In this podcast we’re going inside a local camera store to show you what to look for when buying a digital camera.
Types of Digital Cameras
DSLR or the digital single lens reflex camera One of the most popular camera types among professionals and serious amateurs is the single-lens reflex, better known as a digital SLR. These cameras are expensive but have certain advantages over other camera types:
- You can change lenses.
- You see the scene through the lens so what you see is what you get.
- You can select from a large variety of accessories, including powerful flash units.
Fixed Lens Just like their name implies, a fixed lens camera has a lens that can’t be removed. Some higher end fixed lens cameras have a zoom lens and other functions much like the SLR.
Point and Shoot This is the most popular type of digital camera. They have fewer controls, and are small in size. The most popular point-n-shoot are those built into cell phones.
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