Canon Digital SLR	Canon Point-and-Shoot

Choosing the right camera can be an extremely difficult task. There are literally hundreds of cameras to choose from and you don't want to make the wrong choice. The most important decision that you will need to make is which type of camera you will purchase. There are two types of digital cameras being produced. You have a choice between a point-and-shoot camera and a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. Both types of cameras have advantages and disadvantages. Your choice in what type of camera will be determined by what type of photography you want to do and your budget.

A major advantage of owning a SLR camera is reflex viewing. You see exactly what the lens sees. This leaves no mistake of missing that important shot, or cutting off someone's head in the photo. Another advantage of owning a SLR camera is that you have the ability to change lenses. You can attach a wide-angle lens to capture the perfect sunset.

You also can use a telephoto lens to take the perfect photo of a bird sitting in its nest 300 feet away.

There are several other types of lenses that are available for SLR cameras that will give you the tools to take amazing photos. If you can see yourself becoming more involved in macrophotography, action photography, portraiture or wedding photography, and the best optical quality is needed, then the SLR is your choice. Note that SLR cameras can become considerably more expensive than point-and-shoot cameras.

If you want a simple, easy-to-use camera, then a point-and-shoot camera may be the better choice for you. The quality of point-and-shoot cameras has increased over the past few years. They enable to user to simply point and click. Unfortunately, they do not allow the use of additional lenses. You also do not have many camera features. Point-and-shoot cameras are great for beginners and for basic photography. If you're the type of person who does not like to read the manual, and want an easy to use camera - then a point-and-shoot is the best choice for you.