When shopping the digital marketplace for a Point and Shoot camera, you certainly won’t have a lack of options. Manufacturers produce numbers of cameras that fall into various price ranges, each with their own features designed to meet the needs of you, the consumer.

It’s important to take a moment and asses what your needs and wants are.

Camera for the Vacationer/ Adventurer

Taking a vacation? Are you going to be sitting pool side or spending time on the beach? Plan on going hiking? Skiing or snowboarding? Then you need a camera that is compact, tough, and resistant against the elements.

The Pentax Optio W90 is fit for vacationers and adventurers alike. It’s water proof, cold proof, and capable of taking great underwater pictures. With an outer shell of reinforced polycarbonate (a fancy plastic), the W90 is shockproof can take a fall.

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When shopping the digital marketplace for a Point and Shoot, it’s easy to get lost in the jumble. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to say that looking at the many options and aspects of the numerous models available could leave one feeling overwhelmed.

What factors should somebody weigh when searching for a Point and Shoot? Quality, features, and, let’s be honest, price.

The Canon PowerShot S95 offers a variety of features that will keep the experienced photographer happy and an ease-of-use suited for the amateur. While it’s a little bit more expensive than your entry level Point and Shoot, taking a quick glance at its discernable attributes will begin to illustrate the value behind its $399 price tag.

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Shopping for a Point and Shoot with a great zoom range? Then watch our review for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.

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Looking for a Point and Shoot camera, but want something a little more? Chris gives us a quick look at Panasonic’s DMC-LX5!

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

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Customer Reviews:

But just don’t take our word for it; here’s what customers had to say about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.

From: John

Great Camera

This is a great camera. Very good picture quality, noise only in extremely low light. It has a great variety of options and effects. My wife and I are not “serious” photographers, but the camera allows us to take excellent photos under any circumstance. Interior closeups and nighttime landscapes have both come out very crisp and bright. Very good video quality too. The camera is fairly expensive, but it will serve us well.

From: Rick

Another great Point and Shoot from Panasonic!

The LX3 is a great camera and the LX5 has improvements on all the LX3′s features. Increased zoom range and a better processor, most notably.

From: Handelway

Amazing

Panasonic have done it again. I have been using the LX3 for several years. I was eagerly waiting for this upgrade and it was well worth it. The results are astonishing and they’ve finally solved the noise issue. Often people complain about the lens cap, but one gets used to it. All in all an amazing piece of engineering!

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Searching for a water proof, dirt proof, shock resistant camera that can take “micro” shots and great video? Then you are in luck. Chris reviews the Pentax W90:

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Pentax W90

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Customer Reviews:

Here’s what customers had to say about the Pentax W90!

From: “Woompa”

Everything we were looking for!

We live in the Caribbean so this camera was a no-brainer for all purpose use. Screen images may look blurry when focusing but, come in crystal clear after shot is taken. Microscope mode is awesome! You can clearly see individual clothing fibers or even tree leaves from 1/2 mile away!

From: Ed

Great camera

Camera has all the settings you would expect. Underwater setting works very well. Easy to switch settings. Love the clip on quick strap. I do not worry about sand or snow. Great pictures. Great movies. Affordable.

From: “TravelingRae”

Terrific value

One of the features that sold me on the Pentax Optio W90 was ‘microscope’ mode, so that’s what I’ve been playing with the most today. I can’t count the number of blurry close ups I took with my old camera thinking that they were the best one could expect with a basic, inexpensive, point and shoot camera… Microscope mode on the Pentax Optio W90 picked up the details!

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If you are looking for a quality Point and Shoot camera that is small and easy to use, you should consider the Canon Powershot SD1400 IS. Watch our video review and see for yourself!

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But just don’t take our word for it; here’s what customers had to say about the Canon SD1400 IS.

From: “Kim”
Great Camera

This is a great Camera. You can’t go wrong with Canon. I’ve been happy with every Cannon camera I’ve ever owned. Keep up the good work!

From: “I’m a Pro”
Best Little Camera

This camera is excellent for low light and time exposure pictures. The video is camcorder quality on an SD card. This camera will see more use than my Rebel DSLR at a fraction of the price and packaged to fit in my pocket! In auto mode anyone can get perfect shots and in program mode the possibilities seem endless.

From: “Snoops”

Great first impression. Amazing clear pictures of ocean views as well as indoor after dark. Quick and easy to use out of the box. Highly recommended!

From: Erich Chen Photography
I love this camera

It’s such a beautiful point and shoot camera, and I love the miniature mode! For the price it’s the best.

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Looking for good digital camera? Still looking to sharpen your photography skills and don’t want to break the bank? Chris takes a quick look at the Nikon P7000.

Nikon Coolpix P7000

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Cameras and camcorders are great gift idea this holiday season. But don’t forget, an accessory can be just as important as your primary purchase.

Here’s what you should consider when shopping for an accessory:

Memory Cards

Format

Always check to see what kind of memory card your device accepts. A majority of the cameras we sell accept SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), or both. Other cameras require CF (Compact Flash) memory cards.

If you plan on shooting HD video, you’ll need either a Class 4 or Class 6 memory card.

To learn what format your camera accepts, click on the “Features” tab on our product page or call one of our product specialists at: 1-800-922-2237 Read more…