A Few Simple Opinions On Digital Cameras

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5 August 2009

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Don’t count on using the LCD screen for taking your pictures. It’s a non-option with the Rebel XTi. You’ll have to stick with the optical viewfinder. This top kodak digital camera suggestions and this buying digital cameras in 2009 should help with how to compare quality between cameras.

If there is one thing constant with our world, it is that things are forever changing. Especially in the world of tech gadgets. While digital cameras may not be considered a “gadget” by some, they are in fact still influenced by this same rapid rate of change.

While camera manufacturers are more than thrilled to be introducing new models to their already bloated camera product lines, it’s really unnecessary. While digital technology has brought some nice features to the average photographer, what makes a good camera really hasn’t changed much over the years. A good lens, solid construction, and buttons that are easy to use.

The Canon Digital rebel line of cameras has been one of the most popular for entry-level SLR enthusiasts in the past few years.

For the gadget geeks, this is fascinating time to be living in. The constant change, new features, and cool functionality is like a drug to them. I must admit to get caught up in it sometimes myself. Trying to keep pace for the average consumer, is not always as much fun.

A 12.2 megapixel camera, the Digital Rebel Xsi comes with a kit lens that is image stabilized, sensor cleaning that is built in, Live view and dust removal software. The LCD screen has 230,000 pixels on a 3 inch LCD screen. A bit faster than the D40, this camera can take 3.5 photos per second. The duration of the flash sync is 1/200 sec.

The Canon EOS 40D has less megapixels than two of the cameras above (10.1 megapixels), but it compensates with great performance for live action shots. It can take 6.5 photos per second, with a shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.

There are a few things I think about when looking for a digital camera. Some of them are here. Image stabilization (great for shaking hands and slow ISO settings). Face detection / auto focus ( not essential, but could save a few bad pictures). Battery performance (most cameras give a rating based on number of pictures you can take with one set of batteries). Flash recharge time (slow recharge times can result in missed pictures).