The Kodak EasyShare C613 is a low-cost digital camera designed to simplify picture sharing. It comes with special Kodak EasyShare software that makes uploading a breeze. Users like the camera’s clear pictures, large LED, and affordable price. It’s also got enough buttons to perform useful functions, but not so many that the camera becomes complicated. It can also double as a video camera, and a custom camera docking station can be purchased and affixed to the top of your printer to make photo sharing and printing easier than ever. The sturdy build of the camera and the detailed Getting Started guide included with the software make this a nice camera for teens or beginning digital photographers.

First announced at PMA 2007, the Kodak EasyShare C613 is a six megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4″ generous LCD display, and 10MB of built-in memory. Attractive and compact, this is the perfect digital camera for everyday use. The camera sports a USB port for easy connectivity, and an SD/MMC card slot. It is powered by two AA batteries. A wrist strap keeps the camera from falling out of the photographer’s grip. Read the rest of this entry »

No digital camera review would be complete without a few entries about cameras designed for kids. After all, kids are almost universally enthusiastic about taking pictures. And parents with a love of photography often pass down their passion to their children. But digital cameras are not always kid-friendly, due to fragile construction, price, or complicated menus and buttons. The newest trend in children’s electronics is a group of digital cameras made especially for small children. These cameras are easy to hold, come in bright colors that kids love, and have many of the same features as grown-up digital cameras. Kids love them.

The VTech KidiZoom Digital Camera is one of the top digital cameras for kids. This camera was made with fun in mind. Kids like the KidiZoom’s large LCD screen and the onboard photo editing options. Prepare for your young ones to take candid shots of you, then “improve” them by warping the pictures in silly ways or adding funny frames. The camera can store up to 120 photos or 5 minutes of video. Read the rest of this entry »

Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, the ultra-compact Cyber-shot® DSC-W55 camera offers 7.2 mega pixel imaging, a Carl Zeiss® 3X optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting and Stamina® battery power for extra long life and up to 380 shots. A bright 2.5″ LCD screen makes it easy to compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight. The 56MB of onboard memory allows you to save photographs without a flash memory card. And the optional Memory Stick Duo™ media slot makes it easy to save and exchange photos. The Cyber-shot® DSC-W55 is available in four stylish colors including: black, blue, pink, and silver.

Features include….

* 7.2 Mega pixel with Super HAD™ CCD - The Sony® Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design lets more light pass to each pixel, improving sensitivity and reducing noise.
* Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design - This advanced lens design allows the DSC-W55 to bring distant subjects closer and lets the user frame shots quickly—a significant advantage for action shots, outdoor fun and travel photos.

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Of all the top-rated digital cameras, Sony’s CyberShot series consistently performs at or above industry standards. The Sony CyberShot DSC-T20 has long been a favorite choice for intermediate digital photographers. It ranks near the top of all digital cameras given as holiday gifts in recent years. Users love its quality photos and many useful features.

The Sony CyberShot DSC-T20 is an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom. Pictures are taken in JPEG format. The camera’s ISO equivalencies are 100, 800, 400, 200, 80, 1600, and 3200. It has both programmed and automatic exposure settings for a variety of picture-taking situations and lighting conditions.

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Designed for the first-time user, the Polaroid a520m Digital Camera has some easy-to-use features. Here are a few examples of what you can do with the Polaroid a520m camera:

* Enjoy point & shoot operation. The resolution is adjustable for print or email.
* Store video clips and pictures to an SD card or the internal memory.
* Shoot pictures or video clips, and play them back on the LCD screen or on a computer.
* Send your friends and family your pictures and video clips over the Internet.
* The camera has PictBridge capability.

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Another contender in the low-priced digital camera arena is the small, lightweight, 5 megapixel Polaroid i531. Praised for its image quality and wide LCD, this digital camera is wonderful for beginners. Children might find the thin, lightweight body too frail for their use. But for adults who want a simple camera for daily photography, the Polaroid i531 delivers.

The Polaroid i531 has a 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, and CCD image sensor. It has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/5.6. The camera’s focal length ranges from 6.2mm to 18.6mm. Pictures are taken in JPEG format.

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When you think of digital cameras, Panasonic is probably not the first brand that comes to mind. But Panasonic is a major contender, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50-K is a popular 7 megapixel digital camera. The camera’s slick case and sharp images make it a favorite for point-and-shooters. A rectangular patch on the camera’s front side doubles as a grip for better control. The Lumix also comes with the standard wrist strap to keep the camera from tumbling and breaking.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50-K has 3.6x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. It contains a CCD image sensor, and produces images in JPEG format. The camera has a minimum shutter speed of 60 seconds, maximum 1/2000 of a second. The Lumix DMC-FX50-K has a number of focus modes, putting it right alongside its competitors. Its 18 exposure modes are more generous than average. The camera’s ISO equivalencies range from 100 to 3200. Its large 3 inch LCD display is a favorite feature, and has a higher than average resolution of 230,000 pixels.

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Want a compact digital camera with easy-to-use features, a slim go-anywhere construction, and amazing image quality? If so, the Olympus FE-280 is the camera for you. Twenty-one shooting modes and Digital Image Stabilization Mode and Edit means you’ll get high-quality results in all shooting situations.

The Olympus FE-280 is available in four color options: red, silver, blue, and black.

Features include….

* Superior image quality: 8-mega pixel CCD.
* 3x zoom with a precision-crafted Olympus lens that delivers sharper, clearer images
* 2.5″ High-Resolution LCD (230,000 pixels) view screen with Backlight Boost Button provides easy shooting and sharing of your images with family and friends.
* Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) permits you to freeze action shots and capture sharp, crisp images with high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds. The DIS Edit feature allows you to fix blurry images right in the camera.

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Nikon is a trusted brand in the digital camera industry. Some of the high end Nikons are staples of quality digital photography. One model in particular, though a little pricey for casual picture-takers, is a favorite among professionals and industry insiders: the Nikon D40.

The Nikon D40 is a 6.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom. Pictures are taken in JPEG or NEF (RAW) format. The camera’s ISO equivalencies range from 200 to 1600. It has both programmed and automatic focus modes and exposure settings to ensure the very best photographs regardless of distance or lighting. It uses a Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm lens.

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Digital camera users are always on the lookout for cool new features. The Nikon CoolPix L14 was designed to give customers what they want. This 7.1 megapixel digital camera is packed with little extras that really set it apart from the competition. And with its low price and Easy Auto mode, the Nikon CoolPix L14 is hard to beat for affordability and convenience.

Users can start the camera in Easy Auto mode and start taking pictures immediately without having to worry about settings. For more advanced photographers, the Nikon CoolPix L14 has fifteen scene and five movie modes to work with. There is a setting for every situation. And with a maximum ISO of 1000, the Nikon CoolPix L14 accurately measures ambient light levels and adjusts itself accordingly.

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