These lenses offer no optical zoom. Look for autofocus instead of fixed focus, as well as selectable macro and landscape focus modes.
Best for: snapshooter, budget buyer
Advantages:
• Allows compact or ultracompact camera designs.
• Easy and quick camera operation.
• Inexpensive.
• Lenses usually offer relatively wide angle of view,
which is good for landscapes and group shots.
Disadvantages:
• Can't zoom in close to faraway subjects.
• Lens doesn't usually accept converters for different
focal lengths or filters.
• Usually lowest optical quality available.
0.13 by 1.6 by 1.4 inches
0.2 by 1.7 by 1.4 inches
0.06 by 0.9 by 1.3 inches
0.8 by 1.2 by 0.1 inches
0.06 by 0.9 by 0.8 inches
Proprietary batteries come in all shapes and sizes, to best fit a given camera.
Most rechargeable batteries for cameras come AA-size.
Disposable Lithium batteries last far longer than their alkaline counterparts.
To capture a video clip, select the video-mode icon and press the shutter release button.
To record an audio clip with most cameras that offer this feature, you simply press the button with the microphone icon.
Some cameras work as Webcams and come with USB cradles.
A few cameras double as MP3 players and come with earphones.
Most digital cameras let you make a few basic changes to your images in-camera.
You'll need your 3D glasses for this one.
Traveling to Helsinki with a Pentax digicam? You can leave your alarm clock at home.
A few digital cameras allow you to transfer photos wirelessly.