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With over 300 consumer and prosumer digital cameras on the market, selecting the perfect model for your needs can be daunting. The first step in narrowing the field is to decide what kind of photographer you are and which level of camera best fits your digital photography needs.

	Consumer. Simplicity is the name of the game, since most consumer cameras allow users to get great photos simply by pointing the lens at the subject and snapping the shutter button. This point-and-shoot mode eliminates the guesswork by automatically adjusting the exposure, flash, focus, and color settings. On the other hand, if you're willing to learn how to use the features and controls that many consumer digital cameras offer, your reward will be better pictures. Cradles or docks, a relatively new innovation, make uploading images to your computer exceptionally easy and convenient by automating the process. Place the camera into the dock, press a button, and the acquisition software launches, transferring the pictures to your computer with no further intervention. As an added benefit, most cradles also recharge the camera's batteries, and some even allow your device to double as a Webcam.
	Professional. Like their film counterparts, pro digital cameras have interchangeable lenses, lots of manual controls (for f-stop, shutter speed, bracketing, and more), and significantly faster performance than consumer or prosumer models. In addition, they generally capture higher quality images. If you're an avid or professional photographer and you want total control over your pictures, this class of cameras might interest you. Keep in mind, however, that you'll have to factor in the cost for the optional interchangeable lenses, external strobes, and other accessories.
	Prosumer. In between professional and consumer models, prosumers are digital cameras that offer full manual control, superior performance, and higher image quality, but do not feature interchangeable lenses. Instead, they use optional add-on auxiliary lenses, which are less expensive but don't offer the range or the optical quality of true interchangeable lenses. Because they cost significantly less than pro cameras, these models are favored by serious photographers who may not make their livings as full-time picture-takers but who do need or want professional-level control over their images.
	Digital camcorders. Video or still? At one time you had to choose one or the other, but now you can buy a single device that does both. Many still digital cameras have limited moviemaking capabilities. Some record video only, while others can capture both video and audio. Similarly, most digital video camcorders can also take still photos, with some even featuring a built-in flash. The rule of thumb is, if you primarily take still photos and only occasionally shoot short (usually low-resolution) movies, a still camera with video and audio features may fit the bill. If you mostly take videos but also want still-capture capability, you should choose a digital camcorder. Browse cheap digital camcorders here.
	Specialty devices. If the fun, novelty, or convenience of having an unusual device appeals to you, and you're not particularly concerned with image quality, you might consider one of the novelty digital cameras that are proliferating. These hybrid devices may double as MP3 players, attach directly to your handheld computer, turn your cell phone into a wireless camera, or allow you to take pictures underwater. There's even a spy-type digital camera disguised as a pen, as well as a Dick Tracy-style watch camera.