THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Please note: the images of cameras included in this guide are not necessarily my personal or professional recommendations of a particular camera or equipment. My experience with digital cameras has largely been with Canon models, so I don’t feel qualified to recommend specific models of cameras that I haven’t tried. I suggest you use this guide and do some research on the type of camera you would like to purchase.
Point-and-shoot Cameras
Point-and-shoot cameras are the most widely used of the three types of cameras. Most people treat these cameras as they are named in the industry. They pick up the camera, compose a shot and shoot. They‟re not too concerned about advance features (e.g. White Balance and ISO controls, for instance) and control over manual exposure. They shoot largely in Automatic mode, which means the camera sets the exposure settings for them. (Note: See the Glossary at the end for some basic camera and photo terms used and discussed in this article.) Here are the advantages and disadvantages of point-and-shoot cameras.
Advantages
Relatively inexpensive, ranging from $200-$400. Convenient, lightweight and small enough to carry in your pocket or bag. The lens of a point-and-shoot usually has a range of focal lengths, from wide to medium long. Automatic features that help users take photos.
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