Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Digital Camera

Brand
There are only a few major brands that make quality Digital Cameras including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio, Olympus, Panasonic and Kodak. With that said, Canon dominates almost all popular categories of digital camera and they look like they will maintain their lead into the foreseeable future by constantly putting out new and better models. If you are looking for a quality dSLR you should also consider Nikon and if you are looking for a budget digital camera also consider Casio and Panasonic but for the money it will be tough to beat the value that Canon delivers.
Cost/Value
When buying a Compact or Point and Shoot Digital Camera you should decide how much resolution and optical zoom you really need because you will be paying for it. In general the best value is probably in the $200 price point, 7 Megapixel resolution range with a 3-4X optical zoom which is plenty of resolution and optical zoom for most people. You can even consider buying an older 6 Megapixel model that will probably work fine and save some money but you wont get style points with your friends for having the latest technology if you go in that direction.
Type/Subtype
You should think about how you will be using your digital camera. If you want to carry it in your pocket you need a Compact and if you are a serious photographer who doesn’t mind the extra size and cost then you will probably gravitate towards a dSLR. If you want the cheapest and easiest to use camera and it doesn't need to fit in your pocket look at the Point and Shoot cameras.
Design
Ever since the iPOD consumer electronics are now considered for their style as well as their function. There is variation in style between digital cameras but there is no style leader like the iPOD 'yet.' For digital cameras there are really two design options - minimalist designs that are very easy to operate but do not have a lot of manual controls and bells and whistles or control rich features that are more complicated to use.
Performance
You are buying a Digital Camera to take pictures so make sure you buy one that will take the kind of quality images that you need in your camera. For some people a cell phone takes acceptable quality pictures and any of the top digital cameras on our list will be fine. For serious photographers image quality is a very personal and complicated topic, like choosing a bottle of wine, and ultimately they need to see the images taken by the camera to decide because no reviewer will see it exactly the way they do. You should consider image quality in the context of the light levels you will be shooting in as well as the level of motion in your subject matter. Also, consider whether the speed of power-up is important and the speed of taking multiple pictures in sequence.
Newness
There is probably no category of consumer products outside of computers that moves as fast as digital cameras. Top brands must come out with new models every couple of months to stay competitive and the big winner is the consumer because the price of the cameras keeps coming down and the performance keeps getting better. Because of this, having the latest digital camera is a real fashion statement for some people and you should decide whether you want to get the latest and greatest product on the market or you want a specific level of performance at the cheapest price you can find.
Expert Opinion
There are very few categories that are reviewed as closely as Digital Cameras (maybe computers and cars). Even though models are constantly coming out, there are top experts at Cnet, dpreview, dcreviews, imaging resource, and steves digicam that all do a pretty good job. However, when it comes to all important image quality there is still no substitute for your own judgment.
Consumer Opinion
Because digital cameras are so popular and because great new models are constantly coming out to keep everyone excited, there are a lot of user reviews on all the popular digital camera models. You can find these reviews on shopping.com, amazon.com and shopping.yahoo.com for example.
Where to Buy
You can buy the popular digital cameras at a wide range of stores both online and offline. Buying a popular camera means that there will be a wide choice of stores and also a lot of price competition which is a good thing for you. Look for the total cost including tax and shipping and read store reviews before buying from anyone online.

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The photoblog "Photo-Mania" has won the Deutsche Welle International Weblog Awards, The BOBs 2007

Belarusian Photoblog Wins Deutsche Welle Weblog Award
The best of the blogosphere was on display at the 2007 Best of the Blogs Awards -- The BOBs. A Belarusian photoblog earned the contest's top jury prize. (15.11.2007)

And the winner is: Xenia Awimova
Xenia Awimova, a 23-year-old aspiring photojournalist who lives and works in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, runs "Foto-Griffoneurei" ("Photo-Mania"). Her collections of photos chronicle her life and that of her home city.

"In Belarus there are not many independent newspapers or other platforms where people can express their opinions," Awimova said after being told of the award. "That is why a lot of young people write blogs."

The site features a collection of Awimova's black-and-white photos with only a brief description of the picture. It was the simplicity and the beauty of the site that gave it its appeal, jury members said.

"With few words, this excellent blog succeeds in portraying the daily life of people in Belarus," said Christian Gramsch, program director of DW-WORLD.DE and DW-RADIO.

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PhotoShelter Inc. Launches the PhotoShelter Collection to Image Buyers

NEW YORK --(Business Wire)--
PhotoShelter is pleased to announce that it has begun transacting image sales on The PhotoShelter Collection, the first online marketplace to provide the benefits of a commercial agency and a wholly transparent sales system to pro, amateur and hobbyist photographers alike.
The PhotoShelter Collection will now offer image buyers access to the widest and most eclectic array of commercial imagery that is quality-sorted, keyworded, priced, licensed and ready for instant purchasing. PhotoShelter's open-but-edited marketplace allows photographers to keep 70% of all transactions and set their own prices.

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Nokia officially launches N82

"A leading edge connected camera, navigation device and multimedia computer in one"
14 November 2007 7:20 GMT

Nokia has officially unveiled the Nokia N82, describing it as "the latest multimedia computer optimized for photography, navigation and internet connectivity".

Featuring A-GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, Xenon flash, Carl Zeiss optics and internet connectivity, Nokia says the new offering also incorporates all the "multimedia computer features" common to Nokia Nseries.

A-GPS and preinstalled Nokia Maps will be backed up with a free voice guided navigation trial, depending on region, and users can buy additional features, such as city guides and longer subscription to the navigation.

Map excerpts and routes can be sent to friends by MMS or users can save map screen shots to the gallery.

With a 5-megapixel camera, Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics, Nokia claims the N82 delivers remarkably vivid photographs, even in low-light conditions, often a complaint with cameraphones.

Fast camera activation (the N95's camera has been criticised as slow), autofocus with a dedicated autofocus assist lamp, fast reloading between shots and DVD-like quality video capture promise good things for the photo capablities.

Thanks to the 2GB microSD card in the standard Nokia N82 sales package, you can store up to 900 high-resolution photos or up to 84 minutes of high quality video on the device.

High speed Wi-Fi connectivity and one-click upload to online communities, claims to make sharing easy. When viewing a picture or video, simply one press of a button starts uploading it while users can carry on using the device for other purposes.

The N82 is capable of multimedia slideshows - complete with music and effects - on the high resolution display or on a compatible TV.

The Nokia N82 comes with Nokia's new 3D multimedia menu and includes the orientation sensor that rotates the user interface automatically between horizontal and portrait mode.

The new Nseries device supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including Nokia Music Store, N-Gage games (when available) and Nokia Maps.

Nokia says the N82 is available now in key markets with an estimated, pre-tax, unsubsidized sales price of around 450 euros. We'll bring you UK specific info when we have it.

more at Link - Nokia Nseries

credits: Amy-Mae Elliott at pocket-lint

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Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

Review by zdnet

The good: Carl Zeiss lens and Logitech's RightLight technology combine to deliver superior image quality, especially in low light; 2-megapixel sensor lets you shoot video up to 1,600x1,200 resolution; included QuickCam software is polished and easy to use; flexible stand works equally well on top of a monitor or a laptop or resting on a desk.
The bad: QuickCam software isn't optimized for Macs, so you're left without the audio and video optimization technology and, less importantly, the goofy video effects and filters.
The bottom line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our Webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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Meet the Pros at the Photo Expo West 2007 in San Diego

Come today and learn from the pros!

Douglas Kirkland
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