Pictures are great ways of storing memories of unforgettable moments and gatherings. And what better way to capture those smiles than to get the perfect camera. If you are looking to purchase your own personal camera for picture taking, you have to take a lot into consideration. First of all, cameras fall into various categories. These gadgets are ultra compact, which are very light in the pocket but the controls and viewfinder are cramped; the compact camera which is the most marketable and portable and easy to use; the creative compact which are more on the features than compact, usually $200 extra expense and are perfect for techno enthusiasts; SLR-like which are bulky but easy to use and have large sensors and can take better pictures in dim light; and the SLR which is large and not compact but can take the best kinds of pictures and are used by professional photographers to take quality shots.

If you are looking for a camera that you want to take with you anywhere you go, then a compact camera is what you need. But if you need a camera for taking great shots on special occasions, then you might consider those cameras that are more on features than on its small size. When you are a traveler, you might settle for quality but compact cameras so you can take them with you. And if you make photography your source of income, then you should get an SLR. Not only this, you should also consider the resolution of a camera. 3 megapixels can result to good 8×10” pictures. The higher the resolution, the better it results it can give.
When it comes to quality of cameras, names like Canon, Panasonic and Olympus among others arise. Cameras that are often of the highest technology are manufactured by Canon. Kodak gives simple options and excellent balance. Sony and Panasonic are very much in the league of Canon. Olympus cameras are good and usually offer one-of-kind features like being waterproof. So if you are looking for the right type of camera to purchase, you must consider the camera first according to your needs.

Get instant photos in a flash, reminiscent of our old Polaroid times with Zink Integrated Digital Camera/Printer. If you have been dreaming of being able to shoot, save, preview and print your everyday mementos exactly where it happens, then this innovative gadget will surely make your day.

Zink stands for “zero ink” which means that the camera does not really have printer ink or toner. What the technology does is bake the embedded dye crystals on the special Zink paper, that also comes in sticky-back, to provide you with instant photos. So it indeed works almost exactly the same as Polaroid, only improved in some technical aspects.

If the printer is what caught your attention about the Zink Integrated Digital Camera/Printer, than you might be surprised that the digital camera itself shall exceed your expectations. The gadget comes with a built-in 7 megapixels digital camera with 3x zoom and 2 inches LCD screen for viewing. This tool simply makes your everyday photography needs as easy as a few clicks on the Zink’s user-friendly navigation buttons. So after taking that candid shot with friends, you can just preview the photos together, and print a 2 by 3 inches full color copy for each of them. Aside from that, the Zink Integrated Digital Camera/Printer comes with an SD memory slot so you can still store photos if you want to reprint them in larger formats or simply e-mail or upload them to social networking websites.

Still, the question is: does the 7-megapixel digital camera suffice the more advanced user’s photographic standards? It probably does not, in terms of performance on a more technical note. This tool is specifically made for the everyday family and friends photo ops. With its very affordable price tag, Zink Integrated Digital Camera/Printer delivers exactly what it promises.

Sony GC-1 Net-Sharing Cam offers a lot of exciting new features for our digital photography needs. Basically, what it does is allow us to take still photos, take and save video files, and stream them. All these you can find in a fun and stylish package.

However, these are not reason enough to keep your hopes high with Sony GC-1 Net-Sharing Cam as it lacks a lot in terms of what you should expect from a digital camera—quality images. When it comes to image quality, all it takes is to try it out in the lowest-quality lens. That was how we found out that Sony GC-1 Net-Sharing Cam is not able to pass our expectations.

Even so, the GC-1 would still suffice the humble standards of young adults or family who does not care much about image quality on a technical level, so long as they are able to document both everyday moments and significant events in their lives. And this is how the Net-Sharing features of the GC-1 become important. It offers everything that a standard camera does not offer in terms of convenience. For one, GC-1 allows you to take still photographs and automatically upload them to various social networking platforms over the Internet. Video files can also be saved and uploaded to video streaming websites such as YouTube while videos on the Internet can be streamed through the camera with a software that automatically seeks the URL of certain videos you want to play from various video streaming websites.

The best thing about the Sony GC-1 Net-Sharing Cam is the fact that you can get all these versatility and convenience in a very reasonable price tag. So if you are okay with mediocre image quality and enjoy the convenience of such a clever camera, don’t think twice about buying the GC-1 for everyday family use.

Sanyo Xacti E1 is a 6-megapixel hybrid digital camera-camcorder. Unlike all the previous Xacti models, Sanyo Xacti E1 is not just a water-resistant camera, but a waterproof one. This means that the camera is really made for water. Even the built-in microphone captures underwater sounds. This quality camera is available in the market for a reasonable price tag given its versatility.

Sanyo Xacti E1 is also packaged in a fun and attractive design made for both indoor and outdoor use. It comes in three different colors—blue, yellow and white. It has a large, easy-to-grip handle under which the lithium-ion battery and the SD/SDHC memory slots are housed in a sealed waterproof door. The whole camera weighs 8.3 ounces, a little heavier than its predecessor and most other camcorders but light enough for everyday handling.

The only downside about the Sanyo Xacti E1 is the flip out and adjustable, 2.5-inch LCD panel that turns a little bit washout in extreme daylight. But still, the menus and navigation buttons are easy to use and located intuitively above the handle so that the controls can easily be manipulated by the thumb. The buttons, however, are slightly tough and does not respond as quickly as non-waterproof cameras would do but these flaws can be attributed to the solid state waterproof casing.

Nonetheless, you will get to realize that the Sanyo Xacti E1 is one of the best purchases you ever had once you see for yourself how the camera exceeds your expectations from a fancy waterproof gadget. You probably think that there is a catch about the Sanyo Xacti E1 that greatly involves the performance of the camera but seriously, E1 can deliver both quality still photos and superb video recordings that can be at par with regular digital camera and camcorders.

Panasonic and Olympus, two of the leading names in digital cameras, has finally decided to work together and produce a camera which will certainly be a delight for most photographers—the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. This model paves the way for the interchangeable camera lens, which was tagged as the Micro Four Thirds. The Micro Four Thirds aims to reduce the size of the cameras with an interchangeable lens. This can be done by doing away with the mirror box in the totality of the design. This particular camera is the first one in the series, and we can expect that there is still more to come from Panasonic and Olympus.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is smaller than most cameras intended for professional use. This camera weighs only 5 grams more than its predecessor, the E-410, which has the record for the most lightweight digital SLR. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 has a 12 megapixel live MOS image sensor and the latest type of Venus Engine HD processor. These two amazing features work together produce a 60 per second live view function, which is not present in some digital SLRs. Furthermore, this model can use lenses from the existing Four Thirds model; however, there should be a special converter before this can be done.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 also has a 3.0 inch LCD which can give anyone the clearest view of the pictures that he has taken. An electronic viewfinder is also included in this wonderful model, which is considered one of the best SLR displays in the market. The camera also has a rechargeable lithium ion battery, so you do not have to worry about taking pictures anytime that you want, as long as the battery is fully charged. If you are a photographer, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 may just be the perfect gadget for you.

The newest installment from Canon, the Canon EOS 50D, is something to look forward to especially for people who are particularly into photography. Anyone would surely love its classic sleek design coupled with features that professionals crave for. This camera may look equally similar to its earlier model, the Canon EOS 40D, which is only about a year old since this gadget was released, but we cannot hide the fact that there are some countless improvements in this new gadget as compared to the older version.

The Canon EOS 50D has incorporated a lot of new features and improvements from the earlier camera models. It is a 15.1 megapixel camera which is intended to provide maximum clarity of the pictures taken with it. This can be a delight for most photographers, because they can be sure that they take quality pictures anytime. The DIGIC 4 image processor is also an important feature of this wonderful camera. This processor will surely make image processing faster than its precursor model, the Canon EOS 40D.

The 3.0 inch LCD screen of the Canon EOS 50D provides the clearest resolution. This is better than the 40D version, since this one has four times the pixel count of the said model. Therefore, this camera will provide anyone with full clarity and vibrant color. Moreover, the Canon EOS 50D also has the capability to display image on a high definition tv with its High Definition Multimedia Interface. You can easily capture any image that you want and you can instantly see it clearly once it is connected to a high definition tv.

These are just some of the features to look forward to about the newest installment from Canon. With the Canon EOS 50D, any photographer, whether an amateur or a professional, will surely be delighted.