Picking out a digital camera can be a daunting task. There are several kinds of digital cameras from which to choose, but don’t worry, hopefully I can help you sort things out a little. Basically, there are only two kinds you need to learn about, the basic point-and-shoots and D-SLRS. The two major providers of digital cameras are Nikon and Canon.

The most common digital is the point-and-shoot. My first point and shoot was the Canon A10, it was a great little camera that takes great images. The point-and-shoot is for the enthusiastic family member who loves taking pictures. It has a built in lens and flash. A basic viewfinder which will be great for most of if not all of your shots. It has fully automatic exposure and focusing which is idiot proof. The image sensor which is the film of the digital camera come in the 2-6 mega pixel range. If you are planning on printing pictures as large as an 8x10 be sure the camera has at least 5 mega pixels. The larger number of mega pixels the sharper the image.

Some things to consider when buying a point-and-shoot:

-To review you’re your images right after shooting them, make sure the camera has a large LCD screen.

-You want a battery that has a long battery life.

-The camera should have a USB cord to connect to your computer. Make sure the camera is capable of this!

-An optical zoom lens is better than a digital zoom, because a zoom lens is just cropping into a piece of the sensor in order to zoom in.

-You will want to buy another memory card, because the one that comes with the camera is too small and you won’t be able to fit many pictures on it.

The D-SLRs or Digital Single Lens Reflex

The cameras have a ton of features such as the ability to switch lens, the option of saving your photos for the best possible quality such as RAW or JPEG, and the capability of manually setting shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. D-SLRs feature an image sensor in the 6-10 mega pixel range, which means a very sharp detailed image.

Point and shoot cameras are smaller and sometimes easier to manage than the a D-SLR. They produce nice usable images for landscape photography. D-SLRs are more expensive than a standard point and shoot. They have a wealth of features that are great for the amateur and professional landscape photographer. Choosing which camera is best for you can be a hard decision. Just remember, you can always buy something smaller and as the funds become available you can upgrade to something else. Each camera has its disadvantages and benefits.

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