| There is a plethora of fine, solid quality compact digital | | | | shots per set of batteries. And it has a movie mode w |
| cameras on the market today. And there are lots of | | | | sound which is a nice extra.2. The Sony Cyber-shot |
| camera models to choose from. So much so that it | | | | DSC-W5 is a 5 megapixel camera that features an |
| can be confusing for all but the most dedicated | | | | extra large LCD screen at 2.4 in. which can be very |
| hobbyist. So which camera models are the cream of | | | | nice for those that can use a little more screen size. It's |
| the crop? That depends a lot on what you intend to | | | | optical zoom is adequate providing a 35mm focal |
| use the camera for, but we have listed a few models | | | | length equivalent of 38-114mm. It also allows manual |
| here that we think would make a fine purchase in | | | | control of the exposure settings for those that like to |
| most cases.First of all, here are the features that we | | | | go their own way. Another noteworthy mention is that |
| like to see in compact digital cameras. They are | | | | this Sony manages power very efficiently and you |
| features that are most often appreciated by | | | | can expect to get almost 400 shots before replacing |
| consumers in real world situations. Here is our list of | | | | the batteries in this unit. It costs $275.3. The Kodak |
| required features:* At least 3 megapixels | | | | EasyShare Z700 is another fine compact digital |
| * Costs under $300 | | | | camera with 4 megapixels that boasts an optical |
| * Has at least a 3X optical zoom | | | | zoom of 5X which translates to an effective 35mm |
| * Can run on AA batteries | | | | lens length of about 35-175mm. It also uses AA |
| * Produces high quality, sharp photosSo with that | | | | batteries and comes with it's own charger, although it |
| criteria in mind, when you look over the compact digital | | | | uses more power than the other two cameras listed |
| camera field there are three models that meet or | | | | here and can be expected to go through a set of |
| exceed these requirements and are often found on | | | | batteries in around 200 shots. This Kodak model |
| the top of most compact digital camera reviews by | | | | comes in around $240.Any serious listing of compact |
| both consumer websites and consumers themselves. | | | | digital camera reviews should include all three of these |
| And here they are:1. The Canon Powershot A510 is an | | | | models and rate them highly overall. You choice should |
| incredible camera for the money. It comes in at the | | | | be based on what your individual needs and uses will |
| least expensive price point in our little group at $170. It's | | | | be however, but all of them should provide years of |
| a 3.2 megapixel camera which will do just fine for | | | | solid, quality service.Thad Pickering writes on many |
| anything but the largest enlargements, and produces | | | | consumer related topics including audio and video. You |
| incredibly sharp and vivid photos. It sports a 4X optical | | | | can find out more about digital camera best buys and |
| zoom which provides a zoom range that is roughly | | | | cannon digital cameras by visiting our Home Theater |
| equivalent to 35-140mm in 35mm. It also runs on AA | | | | website. |
| batteries and can be expected to provide around 300 | | | | |