This document discusses digital camera technology. It begins by describing different types of digital cameras including point and shoot, advanced compact, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras. It then provides an overview of key digital camera features like memory cards, megapixels, and lenses. The document outlines advantages of digital cameras such as cost savings, ability to take more photos, and easy photo editing. It discusses how digital cameras are important in modern society and for social networking. In conclusion, it predicts that digital camera technology will continue to advance with more compact and affordable models that better meet consumer needs and demands.

1. Digital Camera TechnologyKevin Ng, Fiona ZhangDecember 10, 2010

2. Table of ContentsTypes of digital camerasOverview of digital camerasAdvantages of digital camerasDigital camera technology in modern societyDigital camera technology and social networkingSummary and conclusionReferences

3. Types of digital camerasPoint and Shoot cameras/compact cameras are the most consumed on the market today. Prices are very affordable.Advance compact cameras/bridge cameras look like DSLRs. These cameras have manual and semi-automatic features. Prices are moderate.

4. Types of digital cameras(CON’T)Digital Single Lens Reflex(DSLR) are the top of the line cameras to date. These cameras are mainly used by professionals that demand the sharpest imagery. Prices can be jaw-dropping.Mirrorless DSLR cameras are the latest camera technology on the market. This type of camera was invented to give consumers a substitute for true DSLRs and also the portability of a compact camera. Prices are expensive.

5. Overview of Digital CamerasWith software on your computer, you can edit and manipulate photos to your desires.Digital cameras have memory cards to store the pictures you take instead of rolls of film. It is possible to re-use your memory card after deleting or saving your current data.

6. Overview of Digital Cameras(CON’T)Digital cameras have megapixels, meaning one million pixels. The more you have, the better the quality of the picture is when it’s enlarged.Higher quality digital cameras require lenses. Any lens attached on a camera gathers and focuses light to improve sharpness and quality of shots.

7. Advantages of Digital CamerasDigital cameras don’t require a roll of film. This means it saves you money from buying rolls of film and going to the store to get your pictures developed.

8. You can take more pictures with a digital camera than you would with a camera that requires film.

9. Digital camera technology eliminate the probability of bad pictures produced from cameras that require film.Advantages of Digital Cameras(CONT’D)You can print your own photos from a printer. This saves you time visiting your developer and waiting for your photos to come backEven inexpensive digital cameras today can produce high quality photos.Digital picture frames are picture frames that have a clock, calendar, and a slideshow composed of your pictures.

10. Digital Camera Technology in Modern day SocietyThe need of a digital cameras in today’s society is more demanding. With popularity of social networks and blogs several devices have a camera built in so you can take pictures or other uses.

11. Digital Camera Technology and Social NetworkingSocial networking have become mainstream in today’s society. To get more hits on your page, the requirement of pictures are required.

12. Summary and ConclusionThe need of pictures to capture moments and memories with others have become a requirement in our modern age. Digital cameras are one of the staples in electronic devices that are in high demand.As imaging in the world advances with technology. The future of digital camera technology will be more compact and lightweight. There will always be demand for better and cheaper and companies will further invest to give consumers what they desire.

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