Some other common features on many cameras
There are a number of other common features on most digital cameras. Most cameras have the following modes.
•Automatic: The camera makes the decisions: It makes pretty good ones most of the time!
•Manual Mode: Set the flash on to fill or adjust the exposure manually.
•Movie Mode with sound: Take full motion videos for computer viewing and editing.
•Self Timer: Put the camera on a tripod and take a picture of yourself.
•Macro Focusing: Focus up close on flowers or small objects.
•Infinity Focusing: Hold the focus far away for landscape shots.
•Black and White Mode: Take black and white pictures.
•Night shot (also called
•Portrait mode: Made for professional looking portraits.
•Continuous high speed shooting: Just like a motor drive!
Some cameras have this setting:
•Panorama – “stitch assist” holds the exposure and lets the LCD assist you in putting together a panorama. This is a lot of fun!
In addition to the above some higher end cameras offer these additional features.
•Custom modes: Save settings that you commonly use.
•Aperture or shutter priority: For when you want to control the depth of field or the shutter speed.
Putting it all together
What differentiates one digital camera from another? It is more than just megapixels and optical zoom. Buying a digital camera is a highly personal process that lets you choose from many options that are right for you.
One web site that you will find particularly helpful is CNET which you can view at www.cnet.com . There are many reviews of cameras, and some customer comments as well. The product reviews are very professional and worth reading. Take the customer comments with a grain of salt.
Here are some ads for cameras from the local newspaper. Look at the advertised features and consider the features articulated on the checklist. What do you think of these cameras?
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