Digital Camera Technology

Digital cameras are all the rave these days and it’s no surprise that people go wild when the latest digital cameras are released each year.  The latest digital cameras prove that the machine can outrun the skill of the photographer; and this makes for a great opportunity to let consumers show everybody what they have an eye for in a great photograph.

Olympus

With all the competition out in the digital camera market, it’s no easy feat for any of the big brands to maintain one over the rest.  Companies like Olympus do strive to push the letter, though.  The latest digital cameras from Olympus include one called the Stylus 550UZ.  Contrary to the name that suggests the use of an actual stylus, the 550UZ features the highest optical zoom ever in the digital camera market.  Packed with an 18x optical zoom and telephoto lens, the unit promises any user to take shots with higher detail and improved precision.  Strangely enough, with mega pixels already going over 10 in the latest digital cameras, the Stylus 550UZ still packs 7.1 mega pixels which is still above the standard.  The camera also packs a built-in image stabilization feature which makes this great for outdoor usage and the perfect camera to take action shots like in soccer games.  The power source for this item will be greatly appreciated since it can run on 4 AA batteries, which can be found on almost any shelf at any department store.  Packing rechargeable batteries will most likely be a better suggestion.

Sony

There is no competition like that which comes from one of the pioneers of digital camera perfection.  In Sony’s line-up of the latest digital cameras can be found the Cybershot H9, a follow-up to the popular H5 extended zoom unit.  The H9 also pushes the optical zoom feature but only up to about 15x, just a tad lower than it’s competitor on the Olympus line.  The latest digital cameras from Sony’s assembly also promise a feature that they call Super Steady Shot image stabilization.  This, coupled with 8.1 mega pixels, will make sure that you don’t take a blurry picture again, even if you’re taking shots of moving objects.  Long distance shots will be greatly improved and there is also the promise of HDTV quality output; now that’s something to think about.  Sony had to sacrifice some screen space, however, with the H9’s LCD display screen coming in short at 2.5 inches, but that’s one feature that one can dismiss with all the other possibilities that will hopefully make this camera just as famous as its predecessor.

Canon and the DSLR

Moving up a notch, let’s take a look at the latest offering from Canon for professional photographers.  The latest digital cameras from Canon have proven to be very successful, especially those in the DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) category.  The Canon Digital Rebel XTi (more commonly known as the D400) is definitely the product to upgrade to, especially if you have had the experience with its popular predecessor the D350.  With a whopping 10.1 mega pixel offering and 9-point CMOS sensor with auto focus, it promises faster photo captures that are even more accurate.  This camera is still great for the starting professional photographer and a great upgrade for those who have been warming up to the D350.