IMHO

So….. It’s time for a digital camera, maybe the second or third.
Digital cameras have developed (good choice of words, huh?) into marvels of technology. From not so long ago when a two mega pixels unit cost five hundred dollars and ate batteries like I eat Lays, to cameras with ten mega pixels (by the way in most cases not necessary) and are battery friendly, for a decent price.

One of the most touted advances are the big screens to help you take pictures easier, However these screens can be difficult to see in bright light situations, so if you can by all means get a big screen but get a camera with a view finder as well.

Another personal preference is to but a camera that uses AA batteries. You still have the convenience of rechargeable batteries and if you’ve forgotten to recharge them you can always get a set of regular batteries at most depanneurs. They may not last long but you can keep on snappin

Agreed, cameras that take Lithium Ion batteries are smaller.

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