With the digital camera market constantly changing and being upgraded, we thought it would be beneficial for you to make an informed decision when purchasing a new one. Here, we give you the low down on all the new technology and models out there today.
Many camera manufacturers are including innovative technology such as Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Image Stabilisation, Intelligent Scene Recognition to name just a few. We will explain all of this jargon and give you some examples of recommended digital cameras to assist you in your purchase.
| Face Detection: This function detects the faces within an image taken and will provide the best and most suitable focus and settings to provide a perfect result. It can detect up to 12 faces within a single image, depending on brand. Examples are the Fuji Z100FD and the Canon Ixus 980is. |
Fuji ZF100D
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| Image Stabilisation (IS or is): Also known as or referred to as Anti-Shake technology, Shake Reduction, Anti-Blur or OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation). This function increases the stability of an image to reduce or remove image blur. This is most common in hand held photography where hand shake is likely so is a great feature to have on a new digital camera today. Examples are the Nikon S610c and the Sony DSC-T700. |
Nikon S610c
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Sony DSC-T300
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Intelligent Scene Recognition: As it is named, by Sony, this function is very intelligent in the way that it recognises flaws in a particular scene and corrects them for example, under-exposure, darkness, detail. Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically adjusts your cameras settings and for the best possible results. An example is the Sony DSC-T300. |
| Blog Mode/YouTube/Ebay Mode: This mode allows the user to take a still image or video footage that will be suitable for upload to a Social Networking site or video site such as YouTube. The still or footage will automatically be shot in the correct file size for upload. Examples are the Fuji Z20fd and the Casio EX-Z200. |
Casio EX-Z200
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Canon Ixus 970is
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Red Eye Removal: This function totally removes unsightly red eye from your image after it has been taken by highlighting the affected area and simply clicking a button to remove. Examples are the Fuji Z100fd and the Canon 970is. |
| Touchscreen LCD: Some of the newer digital cameras have had the standard LCD screen replaced by a touchscreen. This reduces the amount of buttons and dials on the rear of the camera and gives more flexibility when sorting through images saved. Examples are the Sony DSC-T700, Samsung NV100HD, Nikon S60. |
 Samsung NV100HD
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Kodak V1253
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Megapixels: The amount of megapixels determines the image quality. The more mega pixels on a camera, the larger the image that can be printed at a high quality. If you only want small images such as 5x7" or 9x6" then a cameras with around 8-10 mega pixels will be just fine, however if you want to print larger images a camera with over 10 mega pixels will perform better. Examples are the Kodak Easyshare V1253 and the Pentax Optio A40. |
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