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Digital cameras of today range from child-friendly point-and-shoots to very expensive and discreet options. Find out how this technology works, get the most from your digital camera and peruse our Top 10 list from Consumer Guide editors.

Featured Article:  10 Tips for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera

With a digital camera, you can take as many pictures as you want without worrying about wasting film, but digital cameras also involve issues that film cameras don't. Check out our tips for getting the most out of your digital camera. See more »

10 Tips for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera

10 Tips for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera

With a digital camera, you can take as many pictures as you want without worrying about wasting film, but digital cameras also involve issues that film cameras don't. Check out our tips for getting the most out of your digital camera.

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Digital Camera Quiz

Digital Camera Quiz

Digital cameras have helped make photography easier and faster for millions of people, but how much do you really know about them? Take our quiz to find out!

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Digital Photography Basics

Digital Photography Basics

If you're contemplating the change from film to digital and aren't sure where to get started, check out this article to learn the basics of digital photography.

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How Digital Cameras Work

How Digital Cameras Work

Essentially, a digital image is just a long string of 1s and 0s that represent all the tiny colored dots -- or pixels -- that make up an image. This format allows digital cameras to produce instant photos that you can edit, print and share online.

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How High-definition Camcorders Work

How High-definition Camcorders Work

Whether you want to be the next Spielberg or the hottest YouTube sensation, these sophisticated video cameras will shoot your subject in amazing detail. It's up to you to turn it into art, though.

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Top 10 Digital Cameras

Top 10 Digital Cameras

Whether you want a simple point-and-shoot camera for family photos or you're a serious photographer who wants greater creative control, there's a digital camera that's right for you. We've rounded up 10 of the most popular and feature-packed models out there.

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What are the best settings for e-mailing or printing digital pictures?

What are the best settings for e-mailing or printing digital pictures?

Digital cameras can make some things easier, but digital photography requires an understanding of file types and sizes. Find out how to make the best use of them here.

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What is the difference between CCD and CMOS image sensors in a digital camera?

What is the difference between CCD and CMOS image sensors in a digital camera?

Both of these devices are used to turn light into electrons inside a digital camera. But each uses different methods, so they have very different benefits and drawbacks. Learn how to choose.

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