The Digital Sensor: A Guide to Understanding Digital Cameras

**MIG-31** · Apr 21, 2008, 08:23 PM

few years ago, all digital cameras were "point and shoot" and they were very expensive compared to film cameras. Digital prices dropped rather quickly as digital sensor resolution continued to increase. Soon enough digital "point-and-shoot" cameras were available at every price point from a basic snapshot to the more serious models geared at the prosumer market.
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**kris23** · Apr 21, 2008, 10:24 PM

im retarded when it comes to cameras so i have no idea what was said here......

anybody who is cam savvy, whats the best sensor and what is the cheapest camera that has it?

Apr 21, 2008, 08:23 PM	#1
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Apr 21, 2008, 10:24 PM	#2
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