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Kodak has been producing one of the most affordable digital cameras lately but did not get the respect it deserves because many of their models looked like toys and were easy to break. Just recently however, the company started making solid models such as the Kodak Z950. One of the hippest cameras ever produced by Kodak is Kodak Slice. This rather stylish digicam is so user friendly and it makes taking photos and sorting images a breeze. According to owners of the Slice, it is not just a camera because it also functions like a photobook. Cool, eh? There are a few haters here and there though but if you want a cool gizmo that will not make you break the bank, then Kodak Slice is the camera for you.

Panasonic’s new FH20 bagged this year’s Consumer Camera award making it a real favorite among those who are fond of affordable yet powerful digital cameras. Although many people think that Canon and Nikon are the most reliable cameras one can get, there are always a few Panasonics that make it to the top and the FH20 is one great example. The new Lumix model lives up to the expectations of camera enthusiasts.

Slim and lightweight, the FH20 has become an all-time favorite among those who always travel and it does not look too fragile too. This camera offers many Scene modes including those with rather uncanny titles. Although many of its users are not sure what these scenes truly do to make the end product a lot better, it is still a fun way to use the FH20.

Performance and image quality wise, this baby is very powerful and the low light images are truly exceptional. What’s not to love?

You have seen the Canon EOS Rebel already. In fact, this camera has been discussed lots of times and it is getting lots of airtime online as well thanks to Canon’s marketing team and the camera’s capabilities.

This is a favorite among those who love to watch television because of its many TV ads. This is a digital SLR camera armed with a 3 inch LCD screen and EF-S 18055mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens.

Although this particular camera from Canon is deemed to be the most popular Canon model these days, other Canon cameras are doing great as well.

In fact, according to a study done by the uber popular photo sharing website Flckr, Canon is truly the no.1 camera brand that Flckr users use.

Take a look at the statistics:

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You can easily see that camera phones are giving camera manufacturers a run for their money but hey, Canon is doing well and this means they must be doing something very good.

Do you want to know the top 3 cameras for 2010? There are lots of digital cameras to choose from but when it comes to the nitty gritty, these 3 cameras are the best:

No.1 in the list is Nikon’s D300S. This baby includes high definition video capture and takes 10.2 megapixel images. This Nikon is easy to handle but if you are not fond of carrying big cameras, this one is not for you.

The second in the list is the very handy Canon SX200 IS. This is a pocket size digital camera that has 720 HD video recording. The images it takes are 12.1 megapixels CCD –good enough for a small cam you can fit in your pocket or purse.

Canon’s Powershot G11 is the third on the list. Armed with 5x optical SOMM, a flip out LCD screen and 10 megapixels high sensitivity system, this digital camera is quite powerful. The only drawback is, it does not look stylish.

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If you are a digital camera enthusiast, you must have heard about the Lego digital camera released by Digital Blue already. This rather interesting Lego creation works much like any regular digital camera and it is only $49.99! This is an amazing price for an amazing product and most probably, Lego enthusiasts from the world over already have this product. They come in 2 colors, the pinkish one and the colorful one with blue, red, yellow and green blocks. Now this is something refreshing but one thing that digital camera enthusiasts should know is that, this is an official product of the Lego Group and Digital Blue. Interested in the specs? It has a 3 megapixel sensor much like your old late 90s camera, 4x digital zoom and an LCD display of 1.5 inches. Its internal memory is not as amazing as its looks because it only has 128MB.

Do you want a sturdy yet handy camera for the road? Panasonic’s newest Lumix the DMC-TS2 is the answer. This waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof camera is the best company for a road trip or adventure. It can withstand the elements without compromising quality. The rigors of the real world will surely devastate the capacity and the capability of a regular digital camera but not the Lumix DMC-TS2. With a zoom that can go from 28 to 128mm, and a strong megapixel sensor, the digital camera has a body that is designed to take a beating. Cool, right? For those looking for a 100% rugged digital camera, this newest model from Panasonic is the camera to buy.

Casio has something new to offer to camera enthusiasts and it is called the EXILIM EX-FH100. It has a 24-240mm lens –a feature that is great for portraits and landscapes.

With a lens this powerful, you can also take photos from long distances and nope, the camera is not as bulky as those for professionals. This camera is not slow either. In fact, it has a unique speed that will surprise digital camera enthusiasts. Its high speed video will fire up your video taking power and it can even capture up to 30 images on its 40 frame/second mode. Experts say that this new camera from Casio will sell like hot cakes so why not buy the new Exilim and give it a try?

Canon ELPH is the new kid on the block. Boasting high quality in a small body, this Canon PowerShot is dream come true for those who want high quality photos without carrying a heavyweight.

The SD4000 IS is very much capable of taking high quality images even if there is low to no light. Its BSI CMOS sensor (10 megapixel) is designed specifically to enable the camera to gather more light.

This digital camera is perfect to bring along any time of the day to any place on earth. Its stabilized zoom ranges from 28 to 105 mm. The camera also boasts a widescreen LCD for viewing.

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Here is your second lesson for your digicam lingo. Let’s start with B&W, not the candy and not the restaurant –this means black and white so if someone wants a picture in B&W you already know what it means.

Backlight

This has got to do with your digital camera’s hardware. This is what illuminates your LCD display. The LCD display is where you can view your photos, videos, etc.

Burst Mode

This is your camera’s capability to capture images in a speedy manner through continuous frame capture.

DC Battery

No this does not mean District of Columbia, it means “direct current”. You can see this in your battery for example a 9v DC battery is a direct current battery.

DSLR

You read this one almost all the time but what does it mean? DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex camera. A DSLR can change lenses. Many of this type of camera are produced by Sony, Fuji, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma, Kodak and Olympus.

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Getting acquainted with digital camera lingo if important if you are planning to buy a new camera – so let us start with the first lesson:

Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom

These two are two different things. If you are given a 10x optical zoom this denotes of the length of your lens’ zoom. Digital zoom on the other hand is the digital magnification of an image.

A/D Converter

Many do not know what an A/D converter is. What is that is that it converts analog info to digital info through a series of numbers. If you are looking at a camera’s A/D right now, the higher the bit rate of the A/D the better.

AF

This stands for auto focus. This is a system that focuses your lenses automatically.

Movie or Video formats

There are many video formats to choose from, it can be divx, avi, mpeg, what have you. You can choose any format you like as long as you have the appropriate program to play the said format.