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Have you made the switch to a digital camera from the traditional film camera, already? or you’re the last person in your lane/office that still uses a film camera? Do you get embarrassed when your friends on Orkut ask you to upload your pictures/email them? Many here in India still prefer film cameras because of their familiarity, affordability and top image quality. A look at the prices on TolMol for digital cameras would assure you that digicams are in your budget range now. Couple with it the advantages digital cameras offer, such as the ability to preview instantly and digitized images, you may be ready to make the leap to digital.
However, with so many models from various brands(approx 300 on TolMol at last count) to choose from and so many features/specs to consider, selecting the best one for your needs might appear like a herculean task. We at TolMol understand this and have tried to explain the types and features of digital cameras in this guide which would be a series of articles on this blog. Once you know what it all means, you can choose the best one for yourself.

First up, lets see the different types of digital cameras available in India currently. You can find one based upon your personality type!

• Ultra Compact:

This camera is for you if you like to take a camera along everywhere you go, to parties, shopping malls and even small outings. It can fit into your pocket and generally has a good build quality with metal body. Of course it comes at a price that’s a little extra compared to ones which have same features but are a bit bigger.

• Compact:

This is most popular amongst all digicam types. Its compact, lightweight and easiest to use. Great for point-and-shoot photo-taking, it offers plenty of scene modes. Some have semi-automatic and manual controls. Right from capturing those languid moments of life to taking pictures of your family and friends, it finds its use on all occasions.

• Mid-Range:

You are a back packer who hitch hikes at the word go. In your camera you expect high quality lenses and advanced features for creative control. You need mega telephoto zooms lenses or wide
angle lenses. Image Stabilization is one feature you can’t do without. Well, if you want so much, then go for this camera type.

• Digital SLR:

If you’re a professional photographer or a photography enthusiast who understands how to use ISO, aperture and shutter speed to your advantage, you need something which is top-of-the-line. A Digital Single Lens Reflex camera has outstanding optics to produce high resolution images. It also comes with interchangeable lenses – if you’re shooting a very specific project, you can change out the lens on a digital SLR to get a better shot and sophisticated accessories. It can function automatically though it also has a full range of manual controls. You would surely be able to capture just what you need with a digital SLR. The only thing that might hold you from going for this one might be its price, though the price is dropping for entry-level digital SLRs.

Hope, this has helps in identifying the digicam type. In the next part, we would cover the various features of digital cameras. Stay tuned!