Types Of Digital Cameras

The advent of digital technology has flooded the market with a camera for every need and has also boosted the number and variety of digital cameras for sale in India. The choice of digital camera obviously varies with the requirement of the user. Compact digital cameras are for those who want to club the pleasure that comes from taking photographs with wider options. For example, ultra compacts are mostly brought by those who want to carry very small cameras. Amateur professionals are mostly seen going in for compact digital SLRs. These do not offer a wide choice in lenses. Last but not the least, digital SLRs are maintaining for those who have a passion for photography.

Cameras can be variously classified according to their size, weight, features, cost and screen size. Talking of sizes, cameras range from extreme of the size of a credit card to 115 gm. On the other hand there are digital SLRs which weigh more than I km when considered with their lenses. What you pick up depends on your needs. Bulky cameras are usually very sturdy while the smaller ones make a fashion statement for those who prefer style to usability. The bigger ones are also better in terms of picture quality.

Different digital cameras come with different screen sizes. These screen sizes are mostly diagonal which can be measured in inches. Comparisons between the size and colour of different camera screens are not always easy to make. It is comparatively easier to center pictures in cameras with bigger screens.

Professional video cameras for television and movie production and camcorders for amateurs were the predecessors of web cams, which were initially designed to be attached to computers and used for the purpose of video conferencing. Web cams are able to shoot full motion videos. Some web cams also include zoom ability and microphones. Some live preview digital cameras come with “movie” mode. In these, movies are continuously taken at a frame rate that is enough for a video.

Digital cameras can be classified according to their uses. There are cameras for casual use, intermediate use and professional use. Digital cameras for casual use are compact and have simple features like email facility. Photographs taken with these cameras are of good quality and ideal for websites. They are mostly available in prices ranging under $ 300. Canon Power Shot A60, Canon Power Shot A70 and Nikon CoolPix 2500 are the preferred versions in this category. Digital cameras with slightly advanced features are good for business. These are available in various prices in the range of $300 to $500. They come in standard sizes and are compact. The most preferred versions in this category are Olympus C400, Canon Power Shot s400 and Canon Power Shot s400. Cameras for professional use are available in prices over $500. These also come in standard sizes and are mostly compact. Professional prints are very superior in quality. Canon Power Shot G5, Olympus C5050 and Sony Cyber Shot DSCV1 are the top picks in this category. The three categories are respectively 2-3 mega pixels, 3-4 mega pixels and 4 mega pixels or more.

Refurbished digital cameras are also in great demand lately, available widely, and an economical option. However like any other refurbished electronic device, they must be scrutinized well before being bought.

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