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Step 1 - Advanced
Digital Camera
Price Range: Over
£250
Digital advanced cameras offer users
a fixed zoom lens system and full manual
control over the camera settings for superior
photographic results.
These models are equipped with high
quality optical zooms, image stabilisation
systems and larger image sensors than
compact cameras. They do provide an automatic
mode, however the majority of owners of
these cameras use the manual controls
over shutter speeds and exposure settings
in order to get the best out of their
photography.
Key Benefits
1. Superior
picture quality above compact cameras
2. High quality
zoom lens (10 x magnification or more)
The key areas
to look out for in digital advanced cameras
are the quality of their image processors,
their lens systems and their ability to
add further camera accessories such as
flash units and lens adapters to the main
body.
Build
Quality
These cameras are generally made out of
metal bodies or hard wearing plastic and
are built to last. They are significantly
heavier than compact cameras due to their
larger bulk and weigh typically between
400g and 900g.
Picture
Image Systems
Advanced compact cameras currently offer
between 5 and 10 megapixels. This range
of megapixels provides sufficient detail
to create prints from A4 up to A3 in size.
Many of these cameras feature optical
zoom lens of around 10 x magnification.
LCD Screen
Display
It is important that the LCD display shows
an accurate representation of the lighting
and colours of the picture that you are
about to take. The higher the screen resolution
then the more accurate the image . Also
do have a look at the how the camera's
settings are displayed on the screen and
how easy it is to navigate across its
features using the menu buttons.
Photo
Files Storage Capacity
The number of photographic files held
inside the camera is dependent on the
megapixel rating (the amount of information
picked up by the image sensor) and the
storage capacity of the memory card.
Advanced digital
cameras are typically supplied with 32MB
of memory which is only sufficient for
10 photos at a 7 megapixel rating.
They are supplied with low capacity memory
cards in order to keep their selling prices
down. For further information on memory
card storage capacities please Click
Here.
Physical
size
They are a similar size as digital SLR
cameras and require a shoulder camera
bag or carrrying case for protection.
Positives:
Creates high
quality images and gives the user full
control over all photographic settings.
Negatives:
The camera
is quite bulky and heavy. The fixed lens
is not interchangeable.
Our Verdict:
The digital
cameras featured in this category are
ideal for more creative photographers
that wish to have full control over all
the camera settings.
These models offer a relatively sophisticated
image processor and auto focus system
in combination with a high quality lens.
Buyers should check the latest product
reviews through specialist photographic
magazines and online
product review web sites to shortlist
their preferred camera models.
Now check our
Specification Guide
against your intended camera usage:
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