| Canon is one of the most popular brand of cameras | | | | Another thing to consider, is LCD screen size. A lot of |
| out there, and for good reason. They have a range of | | | | digital cameras have 2.5 or 3 inch LCD screens. Nice |
| models that sell from below $100 up to several | | | | for viewing, but also guaranteed to chew through |
| thousand dollars. With the majority of those models | | | | batteries like crazy. If you look around a bit, you should |
| below $300, and quite a few of those below $150. Of | | | | be able to find some models with a 2 inch screen. The |
| course, if your willing to go used with your digital | | | | inexpensive Canon PowerShot A460 or S30 are still |
| camera purchase, then you'll spend even less money. If | | | | around, and both have smaller screen sizes. An |
| your looking at used, be sure you stick with a reputable | | | | alternative, would be to find a lower priced NiMH |
| dealer either online or offline. | | | | battery pack and charger. Don't buy the charger the |
| Don't just consider the initial purchase price with your | | | | camera shop salesman will try to up sell you on, as |
| camera either. Buying a cheap Canon camera is one | | | | they're generally more expensive than then same |
| thing, but there's an operation cost to be considered | | | | product at a discount store. |
| with any digital camera. Lots of megapixels may make | | | | In the spirit of saving batteries, and keeping your costs |
| for sharper resolution images, but they also take up | | | | down, make sure your camera has an optical |
| more space on your memory cards and your | | | | viewfinder. That way, you don't have to use the LCD |
| computer. Memory cards (SD / CF) and hard drives | | | | screen all the time. Many LCD screens don't work well |
| are not cheap. The bigger they are, the more | | | | outside in bright sunlight anyway. A lot of digital |
| expensive they get. Try to buy a digital camera with | | | | cameras these days (especially the least expensive) |
| no more than 7 megapixels. 5 or 6 would be better. | | | | exclude the viewfinder. |