Sony Cyber-shot DSC S600
Best Camera for the Novice

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Few things can be as daunting for a novice as looking for the right camera to purchase. There are so many features, prices, and models to choose from, both a novice and the professional can be easily overwhelmed. The difference between the professional and the novice is the professional knows what is important and what is simply a nice feature to have. Just because a novice is just entering the photography field does not mean that he does not deserve a camera suitable for his needs.

The Olympus MJU 600 is a stylish, comfortable, and affordable camera. With 6.0 mega pixels, the user is able to have a maximum resolution of 2816 by 2112. The optical zoom is a max of 3X, and the digital zoom is a max of 5X. The focal length is the equivalent of a 35mm camera. Additionally, the waterproof body makes it great for all weather conditions.

An important factor for a camera is not only the limit but the type of memory used. The Olympus MJU 600 is compatible with all standard digital compacts xd picture cards. Additionally, the Olympus MJU 600 has 8Mb of internal memory. For connecting to your home computer or network, the Olympus MJU 600 offers USB connectivity and is compatible with Windows 98, Windows SE, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS operating systems.  You cannot fail to integrate.

The battery for the Olympus MJU 600 is a Li-ion type LI-12B, and offers a built-in TTL flash. Interested in making movies? The Olympus MJU 600 also offers small movies to be created and then downloaded to your home computer or network. The dimensions are 97 by 55 by 26.5mm and it weighs only 128g. This is an impressively compact camera; reasonably priced, too, at around £130.

Another great camera for the novice can be found with the Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC S600 digital camera. Perhaps one of the best features of this compact, easy-to-use camera is the ease of purchasing and installing new batteries, its resolution, and definitely the cost. The SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC S600 digital camera uses AA batteries making it easy to use, but I suggest getting rechargeable batteries and carrying an extra set or two in the camera case “just in case”. Household batteries are great for cameras in terms of ease of availability, but they do not always give the same length of time as other types of batteries.

Another great feature of the SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC S600 digital camera is the 6.9 mega pixels offering a max resolution of 2816 by 2112. Of course, reaching those max resolutions is not possible with additional memory. The SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC S600 digital camera offers an internal memory of 32Mb, and you can purchase additional memory compatible with digital compacts memory stick duo and memory stick pro duo.

Once you have those perfect images, most individuals choose to upload them to a home computer or network for easy access and dispersion. Connectivity is made possible with any USB2.0 port, and additional software is included to help you get the best out of your SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC S600 digital camera. With a price of only £130, the SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC S600 digital camera is aimed at the novice, but many professionals choose this outstanding camera for everyday use.

Many people, both novices and professionals, are choosing the HP Photosmart 433 Kit (M425 Digital Camera +430 Printer) for great home or office use. With the HP Photosmart 433 Kit (M425 Digital Camera +430 Printer), the person gets a nice digital camera with a docking station and printer making it easy to print your own professional photos right form the comfort of your own home. The AA battery compatibility makes a great option for beginnings and pros alike. Again, carrying extra batteries is a must with standard batteries.

People using the HP Camera will find the 5.25 mega pixel offers a nice resolution of 2864 by 2152. Of course, with good resolution comes the need for extra memory, but the HP camera offers a good start with 16Mb of internal memory. The standard digital compact SD cards are compatible with this HP Photosmart 433 Kit (M425 Digital Camera +430 Printer). However, one of the downsides of this camera is the operating systems supporting the software needed to use this camera is limited to Windows SE, Windows ME, Windows XP, and Windows 2000. This unfortunately leaves a lot of popular operating system users in the dark. Again priced at around £130, the HP Photosmart 433 Kit (M425 Digital Camera +430 Printer) proves to be a nice choice for the novice.

Which one is right for you? Well, the Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC S600 is my preferred and suggested camera for novices. The benefits and features greatly improve the experience and of every user, but the nice balance of ease of use, price and flexibility hit all the right spots.