New graphic file formats and digital camera layouts are summarized. Consumers now have access to affordable, high-quality digital cameras and scanners. Example camera models and prices are listed, ranging from $599 to $799. Camera speeds have increased significantly, with some now over 3 megapixels approaching the quality of 35mm film. Scanner quality has also improved to capture colors more accurately.

1. New Layouts By CJ Macha

2. New Graphic File Formats Consumers have benefited from the explosion of quality inexpensive digital cameras and scanners. Now, a person can be taking impressive pictures or producing high-quality scans for a modest cost.

3. Here are some designs and prices Powershot 100, $599 Kodak DC3400 Zoom, $499 JVG GC-QX3U, $699 Nikon Coolpix 880, $799

4. Speed of Cameras Cameras today at more than 3 megapixels, which is fast approaching the quality of 35mm film (estimated to be about 8 megapixels). Early digital cameras featured 1 megapixel quality or less. Similarly, scanner quality has improved from 24 bits to 36 bits, for high quality color reproduction.

5. File Format 400K MPEG-4 600K JPEG2000 1M JPEG 2M Windows Film Size Format