Types of Cameras

• P&S (Point & Shoot)- Fixed Lens. Look for the Zoom Factor (8X zoom +). Having an optical view inder as well as the LCD for shooting in sunlight (can’t see the LCD screen). What is the image quality like? Megapixles (Smaller sensor size- 10= standard prints & Larger Sensor size- 12-14 Large prints/ close-ups) Review battery requirements for your camera (rechargeable/ standard). Small, easy to carry around.

• MILC (Mirrorless Interchangeable-lens camera) - Most recent format of cameras. Announced in 2008, this type of camera is supposedly to be the best of both worlds; quality of a DLSR in a body of a P&S. This is achieved by using the same sensor used in a DSLR but without the through-the-lens optical viewfinder. Without the optical viewfinder, no need for a bulk body. Some models does not have even an electronic viewfinder.

• DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)- Adapt lenses. Greater control over exposing settings. Can shoot in the RAW format, which gives total control over the editing