Camera shopping 101
Alyssa Clark
Staff Reporter
Issue date: 10/8/07 Section: Business & Technology
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Moments only come once in a lifetime and most of them are picture perfect. A good way to never miss out is to invest in one of these five digital cameras. For those who believe that a picture is worth a thousand words, this is for you. Kenneth Cummings, Senior Visuals Editor for The Meter, gives his opinion about the top five digital cameras for beginners.
Number 1
HP Photosmart 6.2MP
This HP Photosmart makes it easy to capture the shots. With its 6.2 megapixels, you are able to capture high resolution images. Listing for $109.99, it also consists of an antishake mode for clear images. Other features include a built-in auto flash, 16MB internal memory, 18x total zoom and a screen size of 2.4".
Kenny's Take:
In my opinion, this camera would do well for shots in the spur of the moment. You can whip it out of its case, your purse or even your pocket and it's ready to use. For its price this camera could do well for your basic profile pictures on your Myspace or Facebook pages.
Number 2
Canon Powershot 7.1MP A560
Canon's imaging processor provides improved picture quality. It enables you to share or print photos without connecting to a computer. For about $149.99, it includes 16x total zoom, 7.1 megapixels, screen size of 2.5" and the ability to record videos.
Kenny's Take:
I am a Canon man and I love their cameras. This camera, in my opinion, is a great investment. It's small enough to pull from your backpack, purse or pocket. I wouldn't recommend this camera for fast moving sports.
Number 3
Kodak Easyshare 8.0MP V803
Listing for $179.99, this digital camera captures stellar images with accurate color and crisp detail. It also provides a Share button, which allows one touch transfers to your computer. Other features include, 8.0 megapixels, 12x total zoom, 32MB internal memory, a screen size of 2.5" and Kodak EasyShare Software, which help with organizing and adding special effects to images.
Kenny's Take:
This point and shoot camera has high-resolution images. If you have a shaky hand, this camera has digital image stabilization. This is another camera that can fit right in your pocket for easy access to take pictures of you and your friends, or for that famous celebrity that just so happens to walk by.
Number 4
Samsung 8.2MP S85
With its 8.2 megapixels, this digital camera features face detection technology and advanced shake reduction to capture stunning portraits, even in low light situations. As a result, this $179.99 camera also includes 20MB internal memory, 25x total zoom, the ability to record MPEG movie clips and is very lightweight.
Kenny's Take:
Again, although this camera is expensive, I would recommend it for the on-the-go photographer. It has a wonderful video mode. Unlike some cameras, this camera is able to zoom in and out in video mode.
Number 5
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0MP
For those who are thinking about stepping it up a notch, this digital SLR camera is perfect. It consists of EF interchangeable lenses, 8.2 megapixels, a 10 second self timer, zoom lens of 3x, screen size of 1.8", and weighs less than two pounds. This $599.99 camera provides a great opportunity for that ideal shot.
Kenny's Take:
For the "advanced-beginner" this is the camera that you need. Whether you are shooting portraits or sports photos this camera is a great choice. This camera will not fit in your pocket; you may need a camera bag for this one. With this camera, you may have to buy separate lenses. There is no video mode on this type of camera, but because it is a SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, you will be able to take photos without delay.
Number 1
HP Photosmart 6.2MP
This HP Photosmart makes it easy to capture the shots. With its 6.2 megapixels, you are able to capture high resolution images. Listing for $109.99, it also consists of an antishake mode for clear images. Other features include a built-in auto flash, 16MB internal memory, 18x total zoom and a screen size of 2.4".
Kenny's Take:
In my opinion, this camera would do well for shots in the spur of the moment. You can whip it out of its case, your purse or even your pocket and it's ready to use. For its price this camera could do well for your basic profile pictures on your Myspace or Facebook pages.
Number 2
Canon Powershot 7.1MP A560
Canon's imaging processor provides improved picture quality. It enables you to share or print photos without connecting to a computer. For about $149.99, it includes 16x total zoom, 7.1 megapixels, screen size of 2.5" and the ability to record videos.
Kenny's Take:
I am a Canon man and I love their cameras. This camera, in my opinion, is a great investment. It's small enough to pull from your backpack, purse or pocket. I wouldn't recommend this camera for fast moving sports.
Number 3
Kodak Easyshare 8.0MP V803
Listing for $179.99, this digital camera captures stellar images with accurate color and crisp detail. It also provides a Share button, which allows one touch transfers to your computer. Other features include, 8.0 megapixels, 12x total zoom, 32MB internal memory, a screen size of 2.5" and Kodak EasyShare Software, which help with organizing and adding special effects to images.
Kenny's Take:
This point and shoot camera has high-resolution images. If you have a shaky hand, this camera has digital image stabilization. This is another camera that can fit right in your pocket for easy access to take pictures of you and your friends, or for that famous celebrity that just so happens to walk by.
Number 4
Samsung 8.2MP S85
With its 8.2 megapixels, this digital camera features face detection technology and advanced shake reduction to capture stunning portraits, even in low light situations. As a result, this $179.99 camera also includes 20MB internal memory, 25x total zoom, the ability to record MPEG movie clips and is very lightweight.
Kenny's Take:
Again, although this camera is expensive, I would recommend it for the on-the-go photographer. It has a wonderful video mode. Unlike some cameras, this camera is able to zoom in and out in video mode.
Number 5
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0MP
For those who are thinking about stepping it up a notch, this digital SLR camera is perfect. It consists of EF interchangeable lenses, 8.2 megapixels, a 10 second self timer, zoom lens of 3x, screen size of 1.8", and weighs less than two pounds. This $599.99 camera provides a great opportunity for that ideal shot.
Kenny's Take:
For the "advanced-beginner" this is the camera that you need. Whether you are shooting portraits or sports photos this camera is a great choice. This camera will not fit in your pocket; you may need a camera bag for this one. With this camera, you may have to buy separate lenses. There is no video mode on this type of camera, but because it is a SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, you will be able to take photos without delay.
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