Recommendations & Resources

When purchasing a camera, taking time to browse the Internet for information on digital photography and cameras is a good idea, but it is important to be cautious and steer clear of sources that do not appear credible. Below are some helpful and reliable resources to refer to during your search:

• DPReview: An online portal full of reviews and information relating to just about every camera on the market. User forums provide extra input to help prospective camera buyers.

• PriceSpy: An online database that is helpful with comparing prices of various electronic products including digital cameras, computers, and video game consoles.

• cnet: A member of the CBS Interactive conglomerate, cnet provides reviews of all major digital camera products on today’s market. This is a helpful source because it offers detailed and concise information that is easy for photographers of all skill levels to understand. Visit cnet's Digital Camera Finder for help with narrowing your search.

Learning How to Use a Camera

• David Pogue’s Digital Photography: The Missing Manual is a comprehensive guide for beginners and individuals who have had some basic experience with cameras and computers but are interested in mastering the fundamentals of modern photography.

• Hands-On Digital Photography is a step-by-step course in camera controls, software techniques, and successful imaging by George Shaub. This manual implements a unique project-based approach to digital photography.

Learning How to Store, Organize, & Share Your Photos

• HP's Tips on Organizing & Archiving Photos: For Windows users

• Using Free Web Albums: Information about what are they and what they offer.

• Emailing Images: Basic information about preparing images for email.

Digital Photography, from A-Z 

• Digital Photography "for Dummies": Everything you could want to know about the basics of digital photography and working with digital images.

• Flying Sam's Digital Photo FAQs & Tips: Answers to basic FAQs about taking, saving, editing, printing, and sharing photos.

• Digital Photography Glossary: A word bank created by megapixel.net in which relevant terms and digital photography vocab can be found (everything from "shutter" to "interpolation").

Other Useful Resources

• Popular Photography: This is a magazine that provides readers with updates on recent developments in the world of photography, including product reviews and buying guides. Learn more about the magazine at its website or visit Pop Photo's online buying guide.

• Shutterbug: This is another online resource based on a magazine similar to Popular Photography.

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