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CHOOSING BEST DIGITAL CAMERA
- FOR YOU
All digital cameras offer point-and-shoot, but many have
various options. You can choose to set the shutter speed and exposure if you want more control of the picture. But you
may decide these options are not important
to you.
After you read the information below, you can compare digital cameras and then choose the best digital camera
FOR YOU. Then, buy with confidence.
If you want a camera that offers simplicity, portability and:
• Is easy to use • Is lightweight •
Is inexpensive • Is good for mostly snapshots • Can only make few enlargements...
...Find a compact or sub-compact model. (Pros/Cons below)
If you want a camera that
offers control, versatility and:
• Is more challenging • Requires
more editing • Allows for enlargements...
...Find advanced compact or super-zoom model. (Pros/Cons below)
If you want a camera that offers versatility, power and:
• Is more professional • Is
higher in quality • Accepts various lenses • Has manual controls...
...Find
a SLR model. (Pros/Cons below)
| Compact |
Sub-Compact |
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Best for everyday use, family gatherings.
Pros Simple to use.
Cons Limited manual controls
for exposure and composition.
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Best for carrying everywhere.
Pros Small and light.
Cons Limited manual controls. Small size and controls may make it awkward to operate. |
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Advanced
Compact |
Super-Zoom
model |
Best for challenging lighting, such as sunsets and
dimly lit subjects.
Pros Versatile
controls, long zoom, can store RAW images.
Cons
Relatively large and heavy. |
Best for travel, nature, sports.
Pros Very
long zoom range, with powerful telephoto setting.
Cons Larger,
bulkier, and heavier than a compact model. |
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Best for artistic photography.
Pros Instant
startup, minimal shutter lag, interchangeable lenses, large image sensor, fast continuous shooting, RAW images, excellent
battery life.
Cons Large,
heavy, and expensive. |
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