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With Christmas just around the corner its time to think about gifts. Digital cameras have continued to fall in price so it’s highly likely that a few of these will find their way into some Christmas stockings this year. But if you are shopping for a digital camera do you know what features to look out for?

You probably already know that a good quality lens is as important in a digital camera as it is in an analogue one. You are probably aware of the importance of megapixels and how a higher number means a sharper picture.

Image stabilisation capabilities are something you should look out for. This is the way that modern digital cameras can compensate for wobbly hands and the need for high exposure times in low light conditions.

Another useful feature is auto face detection with auto focus. Facial recognition technology enables a camera to focus sharply on a face making it ideal for point and shoot photographers. Ideal for those who like simple point and click cameras.

A good quality zoon is another feature that you may want to look for. You will find that some cameras use a digital zoom and others use an optical. Optical zoom is generally sharper than digital which simply enlarges the digital image, lowering the resolution and making the image less sharp.

Battery life is another important feature to consider. Personally I prefer cameras with rechargeable batteries that have a long battery life.

Other features to consider include interchangeable lenses and built in features like filters and editing capabilities.

It’s also worth looking at the suite of software applications that come with the camera package. Most modern digital cameras come with a bunch of applications for processing and editing images.

Something extra to consider when buying a new camera is some affordable camera insurance. Modern, lightweight digital cameras are easily lost or damaged so its worth making certain you can get a replacement quickly and without any fuss.

In addition you may like to consider gadget insurance to protect valuable portable devices including laptop insurance for valuable laptop computers.

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