Compact Digital Cameras

Compact cameras are still cameras designed primarily for simple operation. Most use built in autofocus for focusing, automatic systems for setting the exposureEXPOSUREExposure is controlled by three elements: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. Achieving the correct exposure is similar to collecting rain in a bucket, up to an optimum level. The rate of rainfall is out of your control (light), yet you can control these three factors: the bucket’s width (lens aperture), the duration you leave it in the rain (shutter speed), and how effective your bucket is in collecting rain (ISO). These three elements work together to control the amount of light per unit area, preventing underexposure (too dark) or overexposure (too bright), giving you a natural looking image. options, and many have flash units built in. Some have more manual functions than others. These cameras tend to be small and portable. This category contains a selection of compact cameras available for sale from Outdoorphoto.

If you just need something basic for capturing happy, beautiful moments or scenery on vacation or at a party once in a while, you could look at the range of digital compact cameras that we have for sale. Compact cameras do not have the same professional image quality as the SLR Cameras because their image sensors are slightly smaller, but they are certainly the most portable and convenient to take with you wherever you go, so you'll never miss a moment!

• Canon
• Nikon
• Olympus
• FujiFilm