Types of Digital Cameras

• Image Capturing Devices:

The image capturing devices are used to capture original images. Some important image capturing devices are as follows:

• Digital Camera:

Digital camera is an input device. It stores images digitally in its memory rather than recording on film. The pictures taken with a digital camera can be transferred to the computer system. Many digital cameras allow the user to edit the images. The number of digital photos depends on the amount of memory in the camera.The main advantage of digital cameras is that making photos is inexpensive and fast. It does not require any film processing. Most digital cameras store images in internal flash memory. They can also store additional images on mobile storage media like flash memory cards, memory sticks and mini disks etc. Digital cameras can be connected to a computer easily through USB port.

The quality of a digital camera depends on its resolution. Resolution describes the sharpness of an image. Image resolution for digital camera is measured in megapixels. Megapixels are the millions of pixels in a graphic. The digital cameras of eight or more megapixel are now available and produce excellent photos.

• Types Of  Digital Cameras:

Some important digital cameras are as follows:

1. Studio Camera:
2. Field Camera:
3. Point-and-shoot Camera:

No1. Studio Camera:

It is the most expensive digital camera. It is a stationary camera used for professional studio work. It is normally used by professional photographers and journalists.

No 2. Field Camera:

It is a portable camera. It has many lenses and other attachments. It is also very expensive.

No 3. Point and shoot Camera:

It is less expensive and lightweight camera. It provides good quality images for home and small business users.

 Point-and shoot camera provides flash, zoom, automatic focus and special effects. Some cameras also allow to record short video clips. They also provide build in TV out port to display photographs and video clips on TV.