| If you are in the market to purchase a digital camera, | | | | Semi Professional Digital Cameras |
| you have surely seen several different types of | | | | A semi professional digital camera is a more |
| cameras. It isnt exactly clear what the differences | | | | advanced version of a point and shoot digital camera. |
| between the types are, and it can be confusing trying | | | | Typicaly, these cameras provide resolutions between |
| to choose the digital camera thats right for you. In this | | | | 5 and 6 megapixels (million pixels). They also often |
| article, we wil discuss the different types of cameras | | | | offer the user additional settings and greater control |
| so that you can better understand what to look for in | | | | over the camera. The image quality of these cameras |
| purchasing a digital camera. | | | | is good enough to produce clear prints up to about 8 x |
| Point and Shoot Digital Cameras | | | | 10. |
| Most consumer cameras on the market today fall into | | | | A semi professional digital camera may be the best |
| the category of Point and Shoot digital cameras. | | | | option for you if you seek greater creative control than |
| These cameras usually provide resolutions of between | | | | you can get with a point and shoot model. The |
| 2 and 4 megapixels (million pixels). These cameras are | | | | increased flexability does come with a price. Most |
| the digital version of your typical 35mm consumer | | | | semi professional models are priced much higher than |
| camera. | | | | point and shoot models. |
| A point and shoot digital camera is designed to do just | | | | Digital SLR Cameras |
| that - take snapshots. They provide limited flexability | | | | If you are a serious or professional photographer, no |
| with options, although many newer models have some | | | | less than a Digital SLR model will do. SLR stands for |
| limited options for special effects. The image quality | | | | Single Lens Reflex. Digital SLR cameras are very |
| from a point and shoot digital camera is generally good | | | | similar in operation to their 35 mm SLR countereparts. |
| enough for common uses, such as auction photos, and | | | | Also, many camera companies (such as Cannon and |
| even 4 X 6 prints. | | | | Nikon) have built their digital SLR models to be |
| If you just want a standard, entry level digital camera | | | | compatible with 35 mm SLR lenses. This is a great |
| for family snapshots and auction photos, then a point | | | | benefit to professional photographers who can select |
| and shoot digital camera is a budget conscious choice. | | | | a model that is compatible with their existing lenses. |