CAMERA

DIGITAL CAMERA!

What is a digital camera used for?

A digital camera allows you to take photos and the put them in to your computer to edit and to print off. This is similar to a scanner, but there is one main advantage to a digital camera. You are able to move around taking photos of what ever you want. These are ideal for that special holiday that you want to be able share with others!

Who would use a digital camera?

Anyone and everyone can use a digital camera! They are easy and simple to use, to take up little storage space and don't need to be plugged in to an electrical socket.

When would you use a digital camera?

People use digital cameras for work, if they are a Quantity Surveyor, needing to take pictures of buildings and then enlarging them on the computer. Some people use one to take a photo of something and then to put it on the internet, on the World Wide Web. Some people take them on holidays and then when they get home they can edit the photos are print them off the computer enlarged.

Where are they available from?

Most computers stores like PC World or Tiny will sell them . They can be brought either in a computer package, with a computer, speakers, scanner etc, or on their own.

Why should I invest in a digital camera?

There are several advantages in using a digital camera, some of these are:

	Pictures that go into the computer can be edited to the desired effect, it can be cropped or things can be added.
	When printing the picture, it can be enlarged to give a clearer view of the photo.
	The photos can be stored on the computer so that they are always there when you need them, so that you don't lose them.
	The pictures can be put on the World Wide Web.
	It will save money on the cost of films and the development of them, so in the long run, it could save you money.

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