Introduction on Point and Shoot Cameras

wikipedia.org

A point-and-shoot camera, also called a compact camera, is a still camera designed primarily for simple operation. Most of them use autofocus or focus free lenses for focusing and automatic systems for exposure as well.

Point-and-shoots are by far the best selling type of camera. They are popular with people who don’t consider themselves photographers but want an easy to use camera for vacations, parties, reunions and other events.

Most point-and-shoots have flash units built in. Although flash can be hard to use, it’s the only convenient way to take pictures in most indoor settings. Many cameras have the flash set on top of a long arm, often doubling as a lens cover, to reduce red-eye effect.

Point-and-shoot cameras are distinguished from single-lens reflex cameras (SLRs) in several respects: The image that the photographer sees through the viewfinder of a point-and-shoot camera is not the same image that passes through the primary lens of the camera (that is, the lens that projects the image onto the film or, in the case of digital cameras, the image sensor).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-and-shoot_camera



My personal checklist

1) At least 6 Megapixel

- 6MP for a clear image that i can manipulate for website images and presentations. Nonetheless, a 4Megapixel would be enough for your typical 3R or 4R photos

2) Must have slot for an expansion card or SIM

- with this i can copy the images into my computer and i can easily carry extra SIMs if the first SIM gets full.

3) Must have data cable for downloading images directly to my PC

4) flash

5) LCD screen

6) video recording capability


TIPS from across the web

1) About.com: Digital Cameras

Choosing and Buying a Digital Camera

http://cameras.about.com/od/choosingacamera/(null).htm


2) How to Buy a Digital Camera - A 9 Step Guide

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog...digital-camera/


3) www.firstglimpsemag.com

Tips On Buying A Camera

http://www.firstglimpsemag.com/Editorial/a...11y10.asp&guid=