Why A Compact Digital Camera Should Be In Your Future
For most of us photography is not necessarily as much about being an art form as it is a way to preserve cherished memories and moments of our lives so we can go back and visit them again later. For that kind of purpose, a multi-function digital camera that has all the bells and whistles that you could ever want is overkill. And buying one could result in serious overpaying too as those kind of digital cameras are still very expensive.
But the average person just wants to be able to get great shots that they can enjoy with no muss or fuss. And if that describes you then you need to consider getting a compact digital camera for your photo needs. Here is why:
* You could get a compact film camera if you wish but why would you want to do that these days? Digital cameras will afford you so much more flexibility and control over the shots that you take. For instance, when you take a snapshot with a film camera, you just don’t klnow how it’s going to look until you develop the film. With a digital camera you can see what the shot looks like immediately and decide right away if it’s a keeper, or if you need to just delete it and shoot all over again. What an important option to have at those special occasions that can’t be redone again later like weddings, birthdays, etc.
* Compact digital cameras let you do so much with each image that you take that you just couldn’t do with film. Of course, you can get scanned images of your film photos but you have to wait until the film is processed first and you have to pay extra for the processing and scanning. With a digital camera you just store the photos on a reusable Media Card and then pop it into a Photo Printer for printing, or you can also upload the photos to your home computer where you can play around with them until they are just the way you want in a photo editing program. After printing them out you can store them on your hard drive, transfer them to CDs or whatever you like. And best of all, because they are digital, they will never fade with time or how many times you make copies from those image files. Once all your files are uploaded, just wipe the camera card clean and start over again. How’s that for easy and simple?
Here are a few recommendations that show up on many compact digital camera reviews by both photo websites and consumers alike:
* Fuji Finepix F10, Canon Powershot A510 & Canon Powershot A520, Olympus Stylus 800, and the Kodak Easyshare Z700.
All of these compact digital cameras produce excellent photo results and most of them have a good mix of features and options that would please the average digital camera user. And most are inexpensive units that won’t break your wallet either.
So if you have struggled about making the switch to digital from film cameras, now is the time to finally let go of the old ways, and embrace the newer, better technology of compact digital cameras instead.
Olympus Stylus 1010 Digital Camera
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Olympus Stylus 1040 10MP Ultra-Slim Digital Camera – Refurbished $101.99 You get Design and Performance in an Olympus Stylus camera. They provide the latest point-and-shoot technology in sleek bodies. You’ll take great photos with these ultra-compact, stylish digital cameras.The Stylus 1040 Digital – The stylish camera with plenty of substance. The ultra-elegant Stylus 1040 is barely over a half an inch thick yet it’s packed with high-tech features. Intelligent Auto automatically adjusts the settings to optimize the scene you’re shooting. In-Camera Panorama seamlessly stitches together multiple images creating one amazing panoramic shot. Anywhere you take it, the Stylus 1040 not only looks good — it captures amazing results. 0.65-Inch SUPER-SLIM, ALL-METAL BODYSlightly over a 1/2 inch-thick means this camera fits practically anywhere. Easy to use and easy to carry so you can capture memories wherever you go. SMILE SHOTCapture every spontaneous smile! The camera detects a smile on your subject’s face and automatically fires off three consecutive shots so you never miss a perfect smile. 10.0 MEGAPIXELSOver 10 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create large prints without losing a single detail. INTELLIGENT AUTOAutomatically identifies the scene you’re shooting — portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport — and adjusts the settings to optimize results. FACE DETECTIONTracks up to 16 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATIONWith high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving. microSD ADAPTER (MASD-1) INCLUDED.This model camera is compatible with xD-Picture cards (not included). It also accepts microSD cards (not included) which are compatible with various consumer electronics products when using the included |
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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 12 Megapixel Compact Camera – 5 mm-18.20 mm – Green $188.99 0.79″ 0.90″ 1 1 GB 1 Year 1/2000 Second 12 Megapixel 1280 x 720 16:9 2.60″ 2.7″ 227620 230000 Pixel 3.6x 3.80″ 3000 3968 x 2976 4 Second 4.41 oz 5 mm to 18.20 mm 5x Scene Modes: PortraitLandscapeNight SceneNight+PortraitSportIndoorCandleSelf PortraitSunsetFireworksCuisineDocumentsBeach & SnowUnderwater SnapshotSnow The Stylus Tough-3000 Point & Shoot Digital Camera is loads of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re relaxing at the pool or away on a ski weekend, it lets you take perfect photos-and record HD movies-without worrying about a thing. You can drop it in the pool. Drop it on the ground. Even in the snow. It bounces right back. Auto Auto Flash Compact Camera Electronic Face Detection Flash OFF Flash ON Freeze Proof Green High ISO Auto ISO 100 ISO 1600 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 64 ISO 800 JPEG LCD MP4 Mac Olympus Olympus Corporation Optical PC Proprietary Red-eye Reduction Secure Digital (SD) Card Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Shock Resistant Stylus Stylus Tough-3000 Compact Camera Waterproof f/3.5 to 5.1 www.olympusamerica.com |
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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 12 Megapixel Compact Camera – 5 mm-18.20 mm – Pink $187.99 0.79″ 0.90″ 1 1 GB 1 Year 1/2000 Second 12 Megapixel 1280 x 720 16:9 2.60″ 2.7″ 227625 230000 Pixel 3.6x 3.80″ 3000 3968 x 2976 4 Second 4.41 oz 5 mm to 18.20 mm 5x Scene Modes: PortraitLandscapeNight SceneNight+PortraitSportIndoorCandleSelf PortraitSunsetFireworksCuisineDocumentsBeach & SnowUnderwater SnapshotSnow The Stylus Tough-3000 Point & Shoot Digital Camera is loads of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re relaxing at the pool or away on a ski weekend, it lets you take perfect photos-and record HD movies-without worrying about a thing. You can drop it in the pool. Drop it on the ground. Even in the snow. It bounces right back. Auto Auto Flash Compact Camera Electronic Face Detection Flash OFF Flash ON Freeze Proof High ISO Auto ISO 100 ISO 1600 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 64 ISO 800 JPEG LCD MP4 Mac Olympus Olympus Corporation Optical PC Pink Proprietary Red-eye Reduction Secure Digital (SD) Card Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Shock Resistant Stylus Stylus Tough-3000 Compact Camera Waterproof Yes f/3.5 to 5.1 www.olympusamerica.com |
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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 12 Megapixel Compact Camera – 5 mm-18.20 mm – Blue $188.99 0.79″ 0.90″ 1 1 GB 1 Year 1/2000 Second 12 Megapixel 1280 x 720 16:9 2.60″ 2.7″ 227615 230000 Pixel 3.6x 3.80″ 3000 3968 x 2976 4 Second 4.41 oz 5 mm to 18.20 mm 5x Scene Modes: PortraitLandscapeNight SceneNight+PortraitSportIndoorCandleSelf PortraitSunsetFireworksCuisineDocumentsBeach & SnowUnderwater SnapshotSnow The Stylus Tough-3000 Point & Shoot Digital Camera is loads of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re relaxing at the pool or away on a ski weekend, it lets you take perfect photos-and record HD movies-without worrying about a thing. You can drop it in the pool. Drop it on the ground. Even in the snow. It bounces right back. Auto Auto Flash Blue Compact Camera Electronic Face Detection Flash OFF Flash ON Freeze Proof High ISO Auto ISO 100 ISO 1600 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 64 ISO 800 JPEG LCD MP4 Mac Olympus Olympus Corporation Optical PC Proprietary Red-eye Reduction Secure Digital (SD) Card Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Shock Resistant Stylus Stylus Tough-3000 Compact Camera Waterproof f/3.5 to 5.1 www.olympusamerica.com |
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