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Digital photography is becoming more popular with both pros and amateurs. While switching from film to digital is an easy way to cut the costs of family photos, the wide range of cameras, video cameras and combos make choosing the right one a tough choice.

Learn what megapixels mean to your finished photos and what other special terms affect the pictures you'll take. Should you get a camera-video combo or wait for the technology to improve? How important is telephoto to your shots or does it make sense to skip the cameras that allow for real close ups? Is the higher price tag camera the better one for what you need or is a simple point and shoot your best buy?

These sites provide answers and advice from novice to professional that help with buying decisions and getting better pictures with the digital camera equipment you choose.

Short Courses - Warning... you'll need to bookmark this site. The informative digital photo courses are only the beginning. You'll be coming back here often.

Digital Camera Headquarters - Check here before you buy! Reviews of cameras, advice on using them, a glossary, tips on software and much more. The links are impressive.

dcviews.com - This site is amazing. Tutorials, product reviews, news, printers, forums, a powerful digital camera database all in a state of the art Web design.

Kodak's Digital Learning Center (DLC) - Digital photography tutorials for the computer savvy and the film photographer. A little of everything to get you up to speed shooting great pictures. Special sections like "Photographing Birthdays" are great.

ACD The Digital Imaging Company - This is a software product company's site. There is no endorsement of the product implied. They are here because the community section is loaded with good tips for improving digital photos.

Archives of PhotoDigital@photonews.com - This is an online list for professionals to discuss digital photography. The technical nature of the questions may be difficult for amateurs to follow.

Imaging Resource - From free tutorials to advice on recovering lost images on disks, this site's insights into working your digital camera are priceless. Check the 'how to' section for advanced tips.

The Internet Brothers - This site is a hodgepodge of how-to and philosophical musings and very nicely put together. The section on digital cameras and photography is simple and extensive. Surf over to their travel photos before you leave.

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