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Digital Cameras Fact: The first digital
cameras marketed for consumers were the Kodak DC40 and the Apple QuickTake 100. The DC40 had 756 x 504 high resolution, no
removable media, weighed one pound and sold for about $1,000.
Did You Mean "Digital Cameras" as in...
- Selecting a Digital Camera
- Digital Camera Manufacturer Sites
- Buying a Digital Camera
- Using a Digital Camera
- Digital Video Camera
Selecting a Digital Camera
N2K_eDigital_Photo_Blog - Comprehensive site includes digital camera reviews, eDigital
University, digital camera book reviews, image galleries, digital gear guides, web directories, and a database
of digital camera buzzwords. Also hosts a digital camera article archive that goes back to 2001.
| C|Net Digital Camera Buying Guide - Step-by-step buyer's guide offers suggestions for the best cameras for each type of user, explains the important
specs for each. It also gives information about how many megapixels you need, storage options, batteries and lenses and includes
links direct to sellers. |
Consumer Reports Digital Camera Reviews - Advice available includes what's available, how to choose a digital camera, important features and a digital
camera glossary. Subscribers can also access ratings reports, a model selector and brand repair histories. |
Short Course in Choosing a Digital Camera - An online course that explains everything you need to know about choosing a digital camera, from the basics to
features and how to shop. |
Digital Photography Review - Comprehensive site includes digital camera reviews, sample images, buyers guide, side-by-side comparisons, and
a database of digital camera features/specs. Also hosts a digital camera discussion forum. |
Google Groups - Digital Cameras - Before selecting a camera or dealer, you can see what people are saying about them at Google Groups. Enter a
camera or dealer name, search, and you'll get a listing of all the comments posted. |
Digital Camera Manufacturer Sites
N2K eDigital Photo Web Directory - Detailed information about all areas of digital photography.
Accessories , Batteries , Digital Backs , Digital Cameras , Digital Darkroom , Digital Film , Digital Lighting , Digital Printers , Ink And Paper , On-Line Retailers , Photo Novelties , Scanners , and Storage Systems / Memory Systems .
| Sony - Detailed information about all of Sony's Mavica and Cyber-Shot digital cameras. View detailed product specs and
compare models. Buy direct online (financing offered). |
Olympus - Olympus America's site lets you compare cameras and find online dealers and stores near you. They also have online
lessons for using their cameras. |
Canon - Lists the whole range of PowerShot cameras, with specs, press releases, sample images and accessories. |
Kodak - Includes specs and online demos for Kodak's digital cameras. Includes a chooser feature that recommends a camera
based on your answers to several questions. Use their storefinder feature to find a local dealer. |
Digital Camera Manufacturers - Links to all the digital camera manufacturers's web sites, from Argus to Vivitar. |
Buying a Digital Camera
| C|Net Shopper - Search by number of megapixels, manufacturer or specific brand. They link to a number of sellers, some of whom
are C|Net certified, and they list shipping charges and whether the item is in stock. |
eBay Digital Cameras - The popular online auction site often has new and/or slightly-used digital cameras for sale. Research current
prices elsewhere before bidding here, and check all merchandise carefully. |
Gray Markets and Shady Deals - PCWorld investigates online dealers that sell for hundreds of dollars less than the street price. They expose
the pitfalls, sales tactics to watch out for, and explain gray market goods. |
Amazon.com Digital Cameras - Lots of models to choose from, and a digital camera wizard to help you pick the best model for your needs, and
once you see a few selections, they'll show you what you can get for a little less (or a little more) money. |
Digital Camera Stores - Over 100 stores, with ratings. Includes well-known camera retailers such as Adorama, Abe's of Maine and B&H
Photo/Video as well as electronics retailers. |
Using a Digital Camera
| Megapixel - Online digital photography magazine offers a number of practical articles online, and equipment reviews for your
next upgrade. |
Handling Digital - Five-part tutorial describing how to handle, archive and work with your digital images. |
Nikon School - A one-day beginner's course, that shows you how to capture digital images, get them from camera computer, and
edit them. Includes information about how to e-mail and print digital photos. |
Digital Video Camera
| Short Course in Digital Video - A ten-part online course that covers digital video cameras and their features, capturing and editing video and
audio. |
Digital Video Camera Reviews - Digital video news, reviews, editing. Discussion forum and a guide to getting started in digital video. |
Desktop Video - A guide that includes choosing and buying a digital video camera, and all the processes it takes to make a film
with one: planning, shooting, capturing and editing. |
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