While the resolution that you choose for your digital photos is an important consideration with respect to print size, another very critical issue is the file format in which the photos are saved. Some digital cameras, and especially lower-end models, save all photos in only JPG format. While this format is perfectly acceptable for online […]

Another key consideration with any digital camera is the type and amount of memory that you’ll require. Most digital cameras use Compact Flash (CF) memory, but everything from Smart Media to Memory Sticks to miniature hard drives are supported by various manufacturers. In general, the particular camera that you’ve purchased with dictate the type of […]

Batteries can be the bane of the existing of any digital camera owner. If you choose standard disposable (typically AA) batteries and intend to use the LCD screen often, be prepared to spend almost as much on the batteries as you did on the camera over the course of a year. A better bet is […]

One of the neatest features of digital cameras is their ability to support a wide range of features as part of taking a photo. For example, better lower-end models and higher usually support the ability to change photo effects, such as taking a picture in black and white, colour, using a sepia tone, or more […]

One particular area to consider when taking photos with your digital camera is the zoom feature. Two different zoom methods exist, known as optical and digital. As a general rule, purchase a camera with the highest optical zoom setting that you can afford, such as 6X or 12X. Most low-end models provide only digital zoom, […]

All but the lowest-end digital cameras provide an LCD screen that can be used as either a viewfinder or a way to review the digital pictures that you’ve taken with your camera. Of course, one of the huge benefits of an LCD screen is that you can immediately review your pictures, and then re-shoot if […]

In the same way that scanner resolutions are misunderstood, so are the megapixel ratings associated with digital cameras. The number of megapixels (millions of pixels) that a camera supports has become the marketing buzzword associated with digital models, but it’s actually much less important that you might think. Common numbers of megapixels supported range from […]

In the same way that traditional film cameras range from the very basic to the extraordinary complex, the same is true of digital cameras. If you haven’t purchased a one yet, then take the time to read through this article and do some research on different models prior to handing a fistful of money to […]