what is digital camera

 

A digital camera lets you take pictures to your computer, or save them on a memory card. Unlike film cameras, where you had to take the film to be developed and printed before you could see the photos,

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with a digital camera all you have to do is plug it in, download pictures from its memory card onto your computer or upload them directly to the internet.

How does a digital camera work?

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The light from the object is focused on an internal sensor by turning the lens until it forms an image of that object. A processor inside then converts that image into data which can be read and stored by your computer.

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What are the different types of digital cameras?Digital cameras come in 2 main types, those with a 'through the lens' viewing system and those with a viewing screen.

 

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A camera with a 'through the lens' viewing system allows you to see what you see as you take the photo, which is handy if your subject will move around while being photographed.

 

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This is also handy if you are taking pictures outside in direct sunlight where using the viewfinder on your camera would be impossible.

What should i buy?

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If you're looking for a digital camera for children, first look for one that is designed for children – most have rubber grips and other features that can be helpful for small hands.

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These cameras are more likely to work well with an in-camera flash and have features such as face recognition.Other features you would want to look for include a 2 or 3 inch LCD screen, 4x zoom, image stabilizer and auto focus.

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 If you're looking for a camera that can take high quality professional photos then you'll need to look for the following: high mega pixel (12MP or higher), compatibility with different lenses,high light sensitivity (ISO =800+) and minimum shutter speed of 1/1000th of a second.Good digital cameras shouldn't cost you more than $250. If your budget is bigger, try to buy one with a good enough lens that will allow you to use it in many different situations.

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 Remember that there's no substitute for experience. A camera with 'kit lens' could be fine for quick snapshots, but you'll want to invest in a better lens later on.

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If your budget is really limited, look at the top end consumer models such as the Sony DSC-T1 or the Canon Ixus 60 which perform well and have a nice selection of lenses available.

What should i buy next?

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If you can afford it, upload all your photos straight to your computer. Your hard drive will also be much faster than if it was in your camera (unless you do a lot of downloading). It's also safe to assume that most shots are crap and won't seem very cool if you keep printing them out.

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 If you're just starting out with photography, consider getting a separate camera for your still shots and leaving the digital camera to take your movie clips.

Where can i buy a digital camera?

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There are many different outlets that offer digital cameras and most of them try to sell you what they think is the best model on the market. Be careful though as they may have more options than they show you or you may end up paying more than what you need. 

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Instead, it is best to compare prices from many different companies and then choose the one which suits your needs best. Comparisons from Amazon.com often produce good results but be aware there are sometimes big price differences between larger retailers such as Wal-mart and Amazon itself.

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