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When looking to purchase a new digital camera there is always the debate between size and quality within the range of your budget. No matter what the budget, the choice will have to be made between a smaller size, more portable camera and a higher resolution camera with more features. Making the choice between the two is simply a matter off considering what the camera's purpose. Digital camera users who plan to use a camera for simple point-and-shoot purposes will want to focus their budget on a small, portable camera. These individuals are most likely using their camera to document travels, family events, and personal experiences for their own memory. The photos don't need to be or a super high resolution because they will not be blown up to poster size, but will remain 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 in a frame on the mantel. It is important to consider that when size is traded for quality, while the photos will be higher quality, users may be less inclined to take photos as the size of the camera becomes a hindrance to taking it along for the fun. Photographers who are more interested in the end product will want to sacrifice size for a higher resolution camera or one with more features and/or accessories. The bulkier high-resolution cameras or digital SLRs will be the better choice for users who are taking artistic or professional photographs. Even the amateur artist, will want to invest in quality over size to produce the kind of photos that can be enlarged to show detail. Cameras used for professional shots, whether to be displayed in a portfolio, brochure or website, will also need to be of higher quality, and it will be worth hefting the extra weight to get the higher-end photos. Knowing the type of photographer you are, will help you make the right choice in cameras. When you have an idea of what characteristics are most important to you, take the time to shop, read the reviews, and compare the various cameras in your price range.

The past few weeks have presented a smorgasbord of camera announcements from the likes of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, and Sony. Here are the new cameras that stand out from the pack at first pass. Take a closer look. Here are the announcements we're excited about, including ultracompact cameras, premium point-and-shoots, pocket megazooms, rugged cameras, DSLRs, and everything in between. Fujifilm X-Pro 1 Price and availability: February, TBA Fujifilm announced its first interchangeable-lens camera in the high-end X-series, the camera body houses a 16-megapixel APS-C size sensor. The X-Pro 1's price isn't set yet, but you can expect this model to go for around $1600 or more. Canon PowerShot G1 X Price and availability: $800, February The follow-up to the excellent Canon PowerShot G12, The 4X-optical-zoom PowerShot G1 X has a 14. 3-megapixel CMOS sensor that's six times the size of the one found in the G12, and it ups the ante with 1080p video recording and a higher-resolution, adjustable LCD screen that matches the one found on the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. Sony Handycam HDR-PJ760V Price and availability: $1600, March Sony's new top-of-the-line Handycam camcorder records 1080p video at both 60 fps and 24 fps, offers full manual controls, and geotags and displays footage on an in-camera map. Samsung WB850F Price and availability: $350, April Samsung WB850F, a 21X-optical-zoom camera with Wi-Fi capabilities that allow it to upload media directly . . .

I like those Digital SLR Cameras. Their really nice, and I really want one. But I was wondering, if those cameras are mainly for photographers? Or can I just use it for whatever like on a day when me and my friends wanna go out and take some photos? Or should I just get a reg. Digital Camera. Basically… Depends on you. Do you want a camera that you have complete control over every shot as in shutter speed, aperture, in other words you set those things, possibly change lenses from time to time. . Then a DSLR is for you. You certainly don't have to be a pro at photography. And use it from day to day? Why not? Pricewise they are costly compared to a simple point and shoot. I would say entry level DSLR about $450 and up. I own a DSLR, not a pro by any means and use it from day to day. PS- If you have the enthusiam for taking photos, by all means go for a DSLR. I, 3 years ago bought my first digital Sony super zoom, then 2 years ago bought a small Fuji. IF I bought a DSLR 3 yrs ago, Maybe I could have saved a few bucks to start off with. Last PS- IF you buy a DSLR, please don't leave it on auto. As rollakid mentioned read a book on Photography. Try local library on Basics of Photography. Understanding shutter speed and aperture, and ISO setting is a big plus and this is where you come in to set it rather leaving on auto. Not difficult to learn.

((I'm 16 and interested in Photography))Have you seen those really cool Pictures of people swimming? I was wondering what types of cameras do the photographers use? Is there some kind of cover that they just put on their regular Camera or do you by a 'Waterproof/ Underwater Camera' ?Also what would be the best and what is the price range? Any additional details would be Appreciated . Thankyouuu. Basically… There are a few possibilities. The real pros use wateproof casings for their DSLRs. Nikon used to have a range called Nikonos, which were waterproof without a separate casing. Now, most manufacturers have a couple of point and shoot cameras in their range which are waterproof. I have an Olympus, but there are others out there.