to buy... a Digital Camera
The
days of fiddling around with film, or worrying about having enough of
it, are over. With a digital camera, fantastic quality photographs are
just a push of a button away. With digital functions such as pre-set
shooting modes, and red-eye fix, you can edit and enhance your
photographs with ease. With varying sized LCD monitors, you can view
your creation, and decide whether to keep it, or delete it. Now, there
is no need to ever have a dodgy shot in your album ever again!
Digital cameras come in many shapes, sizes and configurations. For
your first purchase you may be bewildered at the choice and range of
specs on offer to you. Firstly, identify your needs. Do you simply want
a functional camera to take party pictures to email to your friends? Or
do you want to get closer to nature, make mini movies and print higher
quality images? Are you looking for something that will fit in your
pocket or handbag, or are you more comfortable with a camera that has
some weight behind it and more solid features? We can help you make that
decision. Take a look at our selection of our top brand cameras to suit
all budgets, from entry level to slightly more challenging, up to more
superior and professional.
Entry level: Ideal as you first Digital Camera
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Featuring 5MP and a 3x optical zoom, the
Olympus X705 is a great value entry level camera that will
produce excellent results. The camera control is straightforward and
simple utilizing a one button, one function design. The mode dial
gives you a good understanding of the functionalities available, and
a description for each mode is displayed on the monitor when you use
it. Features include macro mode enabling you to take pictures as
close as 20cm away, a self-timer, great if you want to take pictures
of yourself, and a movie mode to capture those priceless moments. |
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Easy to use, easy to understand, and hard to put down, the
Pentax Optio S40 is loaded with fun and functional features
designed with beginners in mind. With 4MP and a 3x optical zoom,
you'll impress your friends with quality photographs. A unique help
menu guides new users through functionality. Oversized and
well-spaced controls ensure ready-to-shoot handling. And a variety
of creative shooting modes help make every shot perfect. Simple and
fun to use, the Optio S40 is the perfect choice for beginners ready
to explore the exciting world of digital photography. |
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The
Fuji FinePix A345 boasts bags of photo power with a one-touch,
fully-automatic operation. The easy navigation is great for
beginners, nothing is complex or confusing. Although the
Fuji FinePix A345 is an entry level camera, you can feel
confident you'll take great shots, as there is enough megapixels to
allow images to be printed as enlargements without loss of quality.
Compact and solid, the
Fuji FinePix A345 is complete with 4MP and 3x optical zoom, four
shooting modes, and built in flash and red-eye reduction. View your
photos on the the 1.7" LCD screen, and feel in control of getting
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Better: For more functionality and larger pictures
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Slender enough to slip into your pocket, the
Canon Digital Ixus 55 is certainly a high performance Digital
Camera with style. The powerful 5MP and 3x optical zoom deliver
quality prints up to A3 size and the large 2.5" LCD brings pleasure
to viewing your photo’s. 15 shooting modes enable you to get
creative and take that perfect shot even in tricky lighting
conditions. Make quality movie clips with full audio and play them
back on the LCD screen or the TV! To print with the Digital IXUS 55,
simply connect your camera to any PictBridge compatible printer and
push the Print/Share button for a full colour print within seconds.
A great choice as an upgrade to your current model, or if you are
keen on a challenge and want a camera with the X factor. |
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For professional quality features in a compact, stylish,
point-and-shoot design the
Sony DSCP200 Digital Camera gives you professional quality
features in a compact, stylish, point-and-shoot design. The 7.2
effective MP resolution means that you’ll get digital photos that
are rich in detail. The 3x optical zoom lens combines brilliant
picture quality and an ultra sleek design. With a large 2.0” LCD
monitor you will never have any problems framing and reviewing
pictures. The 9 shooting modes mean that you can take pictures in
various lighting conditions, including twilight, candle and beach.
The Sony DSCP200 pre-flash illuminates the subject and sets the
exposure through the lens for precise flash metering. You can adjust
the flash level and reduce red-eye to ensure terrific flash shots. |
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With its sleek perpetual curve design, the contoured all-metal body
of the
Canon Digital Ixus 750 represents the pinnacle of Canon design
excellence. 7MP resolution and 3x optical zoom, allow for photo
quality prints with pin-sharp definition to A3+ size. The huge 2.5"
LCD brings pleasure to framing and reviewing your creations and
sharing playback with friends. Choose from a range of 15 shooting
modes to get that perfect shot and make extra-long VGA quality movie
clips with full audio. Printing is instant with the Digital IXUS
750. Simply connect to any PictBridge compatible printer and push
the Print/Share button for a full colour print within seconds. If
you are looking for something slim, stylish and advanced then the
Canon Digital Ixus 750 is for you. |
Best: For more professional pictures
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3 frames per second, a 14 frame burst performance and instant 0.2
second start up time means you’ll always be on top of the action
with the
Canon EOS 350D Digital SLR Camera 18 - 55mm Lens Kit [8MP]. If
you are looking for an affordable SLR then EOS 350D will give you
great value for money. The 7 auto focus points will enable accurate
focusing even on off-centre subjects, great for wildlife and sports
photography. The powerful pop-up flash offers plenty of lighting
flexibility including recomposed shots and difficult reflections.
Compatible with more than 60 Canon EF lenses, covering an exciting
range of popular focal lengths, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the
vast array of subjects that you can shoot. |
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For the amateur professional, treat yourself to the
Nikon D50 Digital SLR Camera Kit Black includes AF-S Zoom Nikkor
18-55mm Lens [6MP]. The
Nikon D50 is the ideal introduction to Digital SLR photography,
with a wide range of automatic features to make great photographs
easily. Small and light, the
Nikon D50 fits snugly in your hands and delivers clear, sharp
results. Get creative and still be in control with the Digital Vari-Program
modes. 6MP deliver vivid colour and sharp detail, perfect for
enlarged photos. Complete with continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per
second combined with shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 sec and Flash
Sync Speed of 1/500 sec and a high-energy rechargeable Lithium-Ion
battery EN-EL3 delivers the power to shoot up to 2,000 images on a
single charge, you’ll never miss that vital moment. |
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