If you have started looking at cameras you may have started to notice that there are quite a few brands and options to choose from. However, there are two main TYPES that will help you figure out what kind of a camera you truly should be buying. The first type of camera is a compact. This is all about ease of use and convenience. They are usually smaller than that of a DSLR, and they are considered to be "point and shoot" cameras which means there isn't a lot of fuss and muss with compacts. Simply point the camera in the direction of the shot, and shoot!

A simple camera like a compact, does not mean it's going to take a simple picture. In fact, a lot of the compacts available nowadays take some fantastic photos! The second type of camera is the DSLR or Digital Single Lens Reflex - this simply refers to how the light enters the camera. But it also is a type of camera that you will see serious professionals carrying around that are involved in photography. These have a lot more options, buttons, and it really takes a person some time to figure these cameras out.

I went all gung ho on my first camera. I bought a DSLR right off the bat because I knew I was serious about photography. It took me a good 2 weeks of some really bad photos in order to figure out how to take the perfect picture! It could take you less, it could take you more. So the type of camera you choose primarily depends on you and what you are going to use it for! Also, a DSLR could cost considerably more than a compact camera, however, if you take a look at some of the electronics we have in our Brooklyn Electronic shop & discount camera store - you may just find a price that suits your needs!