Recommended Specification

This type of shot is all about image quality. A good wide angle lens and plenty of control over the camera settings will produce excellent photos.

The best image quality is delivered by digital SLR cameras as they feature larger image sensors than digital compacts and their exposure settings are actually measured through the lens itself before the picture is captured.

There are however some very good quality advanced digital compacts with wide angle lenses but you do need to check that they feature a 1/1.8 inch image sensor and offer around a 6 megapixel rating.

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Zoom Range
Exposure Modes
Shutter Speeds

Sensitivity Range
Image Stabiliser
Flash Modes

Batteries
Weight

A good wide angle lens (ideally around 24mm)
The more manual control the better
8 seconds to 1/2000 of a second

Auto and manual control (80 to 1600 ISO)
Yes
Auto, flash on, flash off, red eye reduction

Lithium-ion rechargeables
Up to 1000g

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Further Useful Links:

Megapixels Rating Guid
Camera Jargon Buster
Memory Guide

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