By Carl Schwartz


The camera, for generations, has been a very useful device. Its basic ability - the ability to capture special moments and situations rings a deep chord in all of us. Man has been trying to capture events and experiences since time immemorial, first there were cave paintings, then came sculpture and canvas paintings and now we have cameras. In their digital manifestation, cameras have become better, cheaper and easier to use.

Not all cameras are built alike, purchasing the best camera within your budget requires some research. Digital cameras are available in all ranges starting from el-cheapo pen cameras to state-of-the-art professional grade DSLR's. The average person generally wants an all round camera that costs a couple of hundred bucks. You will be surprised at what features you can have in the best camera under 200 dollars.

An ergonomic camera that fulfills your photographic requirement is the best camera for you. Start by making a list of the important features you want in your camera. The best camera under 200 dollars, that you can find, will have optical zoom, expandable memory, video recording, rechargeable batteries and other point and shoot features as standard. Select a camera that allows manual control if you are an aspiring photographer.

The important technical features to take note of are sensor size, optical zoom and lens quality, video capture resolution, memory and battery type and construction quality. Most people only consider camera resolution to base their decision, sensor size is as important; a bigger sensor produces a better image. Make sure the sensor resolution is native and not extrapolated. A camera with a high quality lens and a large sensor is the best camera to have. Optical zoom is more important than digital zoom since you can use software to digitally enlarge an image. Avoid proprietary memory standards, they are more expensive, and choose between rechargeable battery and standard AA batteries depending on your need.

Canon manufactures the best camera under 200 dollars. For a thorough listing of all feature laden, under 200 dollar cameras, visit the website "bestcameraunder200.org". The site lists and reviews cameras from all major manufacturers, you can start your search for the best camera under 200 dollars from the aforementioned site.




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