Recommended Specification

Photographs of people are one of the most common types of shot taken.

Today's basic compact digital cameras can take good pictures provided you have experimented with them so that you know what they can do well and what their limitations are.

Ideally you need a camera that works well in low light and has a good flash unit. Advanced digital cameras will give you more control over how you may wish to compose your picture and set the exposure settings.

Zoom Range
Exposure Modes
Shutter Speeds

Sensitivity Range
Image Stabiliser
Flash Modes

Batteries
Weight

At least 3x zoom
Auto plus optional scene modes
4 seconds to 1/2000 of a second

Auto and manual control (80 to 1600 ISO)
Can be useful in low light conditions
Auto, flash on, flash off, red eye reduction

AA (Ni-MH rechargeables)
Less than 200g