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Top 5 Digital Compact Cameras for 2011

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Choosing a digital point-and-shoot camera is becoming harder as prices decrease and features increase. These five digital compact cameras might not be brand spanking new, but they’re still the most popular choices for buyers in 2011. If you have ever used one of these, we would love to hear what you really think of them!

If you’re looking for our choices of DSLR cameras, head here.

Canon PowerShot S95

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This is a great camera for photographers who want to shoot great quality photos without the heaviness of a dSLR or a bridge camera. It’s also a great camera for beginner photographer as it has a complete set of manual controls – it even shoots in RAW! The fast, wide-angle f/2.0 28mm lens is impressive and is excellent for low-lighting conditions. However, its price tag is rather steep for a compact point-and-shoot.

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How to Buy the Perfect Compact Digital Camera: 5 Step Guide

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If you’re not ready yet to take the plunge with a dSLR, you’d be happy to know that a simple point-and-shoot camera can produce a great photograph too. With thousands of choices in compact digital cameras, how do you pick the perfect one? Hopefully, with these 5 easy-to-follow tips, you’d end up with the right one that suits your requirements.

1.) Have a budget

A compact digital camera can cost anywhere from $100 to even over $500. If you walk into the store without a budget in mind, you will end up spending more than you can afford with features and extras you don’t need. On average, you can find a very decent compact camera for around the $250 mark. Compare prices and reviews online.

If you’re tight with money, look out for used cameras on auction sites, trading posts, forums and second-hand camera shops. A tip is to check after the Christmas period as a lot of people start posting “unwanted” gifts and you can be lucky enough to grab yourself a new camera for half of the retail price.

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Do You Really Need a DSLR Camera? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

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Photography has always been somewhat of a cool hobby to have. With DSLRs being a lot more affordable compared to a few years ago, amateur photographers are jumping on the DSLR bandwagon. However, after the initial excitement wears off, most of these DSLRs would end up sitting somewhere collecting dust.

You don’t need to have a DSLR to be a good photographer, and having one doesn’t automatically make you take better photos. Here are five questions to determine if you really need a DSLR.

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