Digital Cameras
By eliminating the need for film, digital cameras revolutionized the way pictures are recorded and developed. Instead of recording images to film, digital cameras record images as a computerized file using digital technology. Not only can digital cameras take great pictures, some models can also record sound and moving video in addition to taking photographs.
Digital cameras were introduced for public consumption in the late 1980's and they have become more sophisticated in their image quality and features over the years. One popular style of digital camera are compact cameras. Compact cameras are generally designed for ease of use for the more casual photographer.
Other options include bridge digital cameras which offer a wide zoom range and high end professional modular digital camera systems for the more advanced photographer. Digital cameras have evolved over the years, becoming more sophisticated in the features and image quality while often shrinking in size. Professionals and novices alike take advantage of digital camera technology to download and transmit pictures through computers and other devices.