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The instant results seen with a digital camera has revitalized the whole photographic industry. The lack of mechanical parts has meant that the size of these cameras is only dictated by the size of battery needed to power them. The storage used is similar to other computer based products so they are compatible with may other types of media we use to view images. A series of ones and zeros is how all digital information is stored although the images are no different when viewed.Focusing light through a lens onto a suitable receptive surface is still common to both types of camera. However, it is how the digital camera captures the light that makes all the difference because it achieves this by using a special sensor as opposed to film. Images seen on good and more expensive models are captured using an alternative method of a charged coupled device commonly known as a CCD which you may have heard of. Less expensive cameras us a complementary metal oxide semi-conductor or CMS device which does the same work of capturing an image and although some believe it could replace the CCD, this is not likely.The price has been depreciating recently and one of the main reasons for this is the introduction of CMOS image sensors; because CMOS sensors are less expensive and are easier to manufacture than CCD sensors. The digital camera converts the light it receives like millions of minute solar cells and both the CCD and CMOS end up storing an image but just using a different method to do it. Shopping for one of these types of camera can be daunting but a few tips can make all the difference. Image quality is the all important factor and the higher the resolution the more you will be able to enlarge your picture; you may find a model that is being superseded shortly - available at a discount.Many people rave about a digital cameras zoom power but the image is being artificially magnified so always try for an optical zoom even if it is one with only a low magnifying power; it is much easier to take exactly the image you want with an optical zoom. Rechargeable batteries are the best you can use with the NMIH versions able to be charged at anytime, even if they are not fully discharged; this will save money on batteries that are disposable. Although most are supplied with a number of photo functions, try for as many as you can because you will appreciate the effects that can be achieved; examples are listed below: *Special night time shots *B/W image conversion *Image editing High resolution cameras require more space to store images so you will probably need an additional storage card or video cards especially when you need to feed in the digital information into your  Dish HDTV . With higher resolution models now the norm, forget anything lower than 1GB of storage space if you want to save the image at the highest resolution.For photographers who will keep the camera with them at all time you may want to consider one of the more compact types that can be carried in a shirt pocket. These smaller models are very discreet and don't make you feel as if you are on a photographic safari but you can still take professional looking pictures. These are just the basic things you have to look for in a camera when you buy one. With all its technology, versatility and portability, the digital camera is the future of photography.