The first hand held camera (electronic) was created in 1981, and it was very popular. It was called Sony Mavica and it used analogue signals (not digital) to store images. It was the famous Fuji DS-1P which had a memory card with 16MB for image storage. Mega-pixel resolution was introduced to users during the nineties, and that`s when the digital revolution began.At first, digital cameras were very expensive so only a few could actually enjoy their benefits.
If you need to buy this fabulous gadget, check out the following tips:
Always keep track with the new updated features of the digital camera. Also check out the size because some amazing devices can be light and weight no more than 8 ounces (easily fit in your pocket). These super portable models can cost from $200 to $400. If you don`t plan to put your camera in the pocket, even better selection can be found, usually slightly bigger models. The biggest and most advanced digital cameras are SLRs. Although there are 7 to 10 and more mega-pixels models on the market that will cost more, amateur photographers should get fine quality photos with a 6 mega-pixel devices, as the mega-pixel factor by itself will not necessarily guarantee the best photo quality.
Digital cameras are nowadays automated. Exposure control, auto flash, image zoom – everything is just one click away. Also, flash memory cards are used to store thousands of digital pictures. For instance, a card with 1GB memory costs $25.
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