It has been more than 30 years since the seed for the first digital camera was laid by sputnik spacecraft, which necessitated the need for digital camera to transmit images as and when it was taken. It has been an eventful journey to this day when we are venturing into the field of 3D digital photography. Starting from the models which are too huge to even hang on one’s neck, we now have models that are so compact that they can fit into our pockets with great ease. But with this exponential growth, came the dilemma of choosing the best digital camera. That is when the level of photography expertise came into play.

Canon, Kodak, Sony, Olympus and Nikon are some of the leaders in the digital camera business. All these top brands always concentrate on just a few key features that define good digital photograph. Any new model addresses one or more of these features and enhances them.

From novice to professional photographers, megapixel count always holds a sway. But, that is one common mistake we blindly make. Beyond 7 megapixels, it does not in any way increase the clarity of the picture for higher pixels. The difference can only be felt if we are going to take large prints, which will yield different results for different resolutions.

The latest arrival on the digital scene is Leica X1 which was released on December 18th. This German model is a welcome break for the field because it marks a significant period of compact cameras with large sensors. Equipped with 12.2 MP on a CMOS APS-C sensor which offers an angle of view comparable to 35 mm lens, it is highly recommended for professional photographers interested in large prints.

The digital photography world is polarized into the ordinary and expert photographers. For an ordinary user, not used to the technical terms of photography, single-lens reflex camera is an obfuscation. The more the manual features are, the greater are the chances of flexibility offered for the photographers. Hence the DSLR and SLR camera have plenty of manual functions to adjust every feature such as aperture, ISO, exposure settings and many more. Canon digital cameras are into the noble task of blurring the line between professional and novice users.

The Canon Powershot series is preferred by all categories of photography enthusiasts. The new arrival in the Powershot family, Powershot G11 is indeed promising with its increased manual mode, high zoom range and sturdy build. Released almost around the same time, Canon Powershot A1100 IS caters to the requirements of cost-conscious photographers and beginners. However it never fails the user expectations. It has the face recognition and scene recognition features too.

Affordability may not be the first thing in the minds of true photography buffs. But, if comparable features are provided then, it is natural that the more affordable camera will be picked. This is what is tapped by the latest Pentax-k7 which is a greatly affordable DSLR camera which poses serious threat to Nikon and Canon in the DSLR scene. Compared to bulky DSLRs like Nikon D300 and Olympus E-3, the pentax-k7 is a small, compact and light DSLR in the market.

Another exciting feature is, it demonstrates that if we can watch HD prints then we can shoot HD prints as well. Yes! The sensor offers live view as well as the ability to capture HD video.

The latest digital camera with lots of enhancements does not mean the best of features. It is a need-driven market where the best camera for our need should be opted for. If natural scenery brings an enthusing feeling, then a digital camera with minimum 6x zoom is preferred. So, a Canon Powershot is more desirable than a Canon IXUS, in spite of the latter being the most compact of the two because Powershot serves our purpose better in this case. Ask yourself a set of questions on what is actually the requirement and then shortlist the cameras based on the requirements and budget constraints. Make sure to get the latest and the best. Click away with joy!

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Digital Camera FAQ:

Question: Is there anything a Digital camera can never replace in a Film camera?
A few years ago, people wondered whether they should go film or digital. Most of the reasons to go for film had to do with price, and the equipment you need.

But after a few years, it became clear that for the average person, there was very little reason to buy film cameras instead of digital ones. The only thing I can think of that a digital camera can’t ever replace is that some film cameras don’t need energy.

So aside from electricity to use it, is there any feature in film cameras that can never be replaced by digital cameras?

Answer: To the average person, the advantage of film is non-existent. Take a picture of a white wedding gown in front of an equally white background. Film will easily show a continuous spectrum from light gray to white. Try getting that in digital.

At present, saturation characteristics of film versus digital. Film saturates in a friendly manner. Digital hard clips which causes noticeable color shifts in the saturated region. Who knows, technology may be able to reduce the saturation problems in digital camera in the future.

Question: How to get video from digital camera onto Adobe Premiere Pro editing software?
I have several videos from my digital camera, and when I import them to Premiere, the video just plays as a still image with normal audio. How can I make the video play normally?

Answer: You may try this AVS Video Editor which has many great functions. The features in the official site are below:
1. Direct Transfer to iPod, PSP, Mobiles and Other Portable Players
2. Supports Virtually ALL Video Formats
3. Burn Movie DVDs
4. Capture and Edit Video from External Devices
5. Edit Video and Enhance Your Movies
6. Create Slide Shows
7. Make Perfect Audio for Your Video Editing Tasks
8. Scene Detection
9. Convenient Video Editing Tools and Interface

Question: What kind of digital camera I need to buy to take good quality close up pictures?
I bought a new digital camera from Kodak (12.2 pixels and 3x zoom ) but still isn’t good enough to take good close up pictures of my miniatures (is like a small ring). Wonder if is it the right camera? Should I exchange it for another?

Answer: Your ordinary garden-variety camera focusses down to about 3 ft. To get closer than that, you need a camera with -macro- capability. Look for that in the brochure or the instructions. Your camera may have a macro mode, but then it might not be quite extreme enough to fill the frame with something as small as a ring. Some cameras have macro and super-macro mode. My camera (Canon) can focus right up to the actual surface of the lens!

Taking pictures that close-up presents certain difficulties. The camera can actually get in its own light, so the subject can be in shadow unless you’re careful. And at that close a distance you have no depth of field, so it’s hard to get the whole thing in focus. So if you really want to do it right, it would be nice to have a manual exposure mode where you can set the f-stop to the smallest aperture to give you the maximum depth of field. This, of course, requires either much more light or a long exposure, so a small table-top tripod might be a nice thing, to hold the camera steady through a long exposure. You can light miniatures pretty well with a couple of small desk lamps, or on a table beside a window, with a white card or sheet of paper on the other side to reflect some light into the shadows.

Question: How can you transfer files from your digital camera to the memory card?
I took some videos on my digital camera when the memory card was in my computer cuz I was downloading pics and forgot to put the card back in the camera. So now my friends would like to see the videos we took while snowboarding on Mt. Hood but the videos are stuck in my camera and I need to download them to the computer. And I can’t find the cable that connects it.

Answer: The easiest and best method to download photos and video from your camera to your computer is via a little USB card reader (which are quite cheap these days). Card readers also work for moving photos from the computer onto a card. This applies to video, too.

Plug the reader into a USB port and insert the memory card. It will show up as a drive, and you can simply drag and drop the photos across to the folder of your choice.

However, don’t expect to view them on your camera. The downloading itself (and even more so any changes you might have made to the file) changes something in the file. As a result, many cameras no longer recognize it. Besides, memory cards aren’t meant for permanent storage, and there are MANY better ways to display photos than on your tiny screen. But it can come in handy if you just want to transfer a few photos onto the card so you can get them printed.

Question: What makes a Leica camera so special?
I have heard a lot recently about how “excited” people are over their Leica cameras. I’ve looked for some info about them, and found nothing special, other than the fact that they are insanely expensive. So, what makes it any better than a Nikon or Canon?

Answer: The answer is very simple. Quality of build.

Leica cameras have a reputation as the very best built in the small format range. If you are a purist and want the very best quality you can buy, you will buy a Leica. For a professional it is an investment in the quality of work s/he will be able to produce.

Expensive? Very as a hobby camera. Value for money cannot be beat.

Question: Is there a way to shoot objects behind glass with a digital camera?
I’m starting to work with a Nikon Coolpix P5100 digital camera. Problem is, we want to shoot objects like maps and newspapers behind glass – sorry a sheet of acrylic material – in order to flatten them. The camera focuses automatically each time, and each time the focus is a bit off. Is there a way to correct this? So far, the Nikon website has not provided any useful answers.

Answer: I’m going to make an assumption here and suggest the focus isn’t ‘off’, it’s because you’re not dead square to the subject and you’re seeing two images – the real and the refracted image in the acrylic. You’ll have to shoot square-on to them and not use flash. See if that improves it.

Question: What is the most important thing to look at when buying an SLR digital camera?
I want to buy an SLR digital camera. I want one that is best for its price, but unfortunately I have limited money to spend considering I only have a part time job at a book store. So what is the most important quality or thing should I be looking at? The most money I am willing to spend is 500-600 dollars. Can you recommend a good camera for that price range?

Answer: I’m not sure there is one important quality you should be looking for, but I can tell you which one not to be distracted by: megapixels. Megapixels don’t matter. (well, at least not as long as you get 6 or more, and as long as you’re not shooting fashion models for billboards.)

having eliminated that, focus on ergonomics. How it feels in your hands and whether you can reach and find all the controls. Then, look at speed. How long does it actualy take to take each picture, and how long between pictures? How fast can it focus? Don’t count focus points, I’ve always felt that more of those just complicate things and ruin my pictures.

Go to a camera store. Not a Best Buy, where the sales people think megapixels matter and the cameras are all but bolted to the counter, but a store run by an amateur photographer who will let you handle and shoot each camera.

Personally, I would recommend a Nikon D40 or D60 or a Canon Rebel. The Nikon D3000 is not a terrible choice either but the D60 takes better pictures for less money if you can find one.

Question: Is there a Digital SLR similar to the Rangefinder Leica M8?
I love that the Leica M8 has all the knobs of old cameras, is there a DSLR that also has knobs like the M8?

Answer: The Leica Digilux 3 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 are the closest it gets. There’s a knob for shutter speed adjustment and select lenses (mentioned below) have physical aperture rings.

They’re basically the same camera with finish, firmware, processing, and warranty differences. Only Panny/Leica Four-Thirds lenses have aperture rings. The following are such lenses:
- 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5
- 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6
- 25mm f/1.4

The aperture ring does not function on any other Four-Thirds DSLR body. On such bodies, the aperture is adjusted using the normal body controls.