Normally you use a USB cable to transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, which is fine if you don’t have other peripherals competing for a USB port. The alternative is to read the images directly from the memory card. In this article we explore the important elements to look for in a digital camera.
Early digital cameras used to eat batteries as a pre-breakfast snack. Current models are less greedy, but it’s worth choosing a camera that enjoys a varied diet. Some take AA batteries ? rechargeable or otherwise ? while others use proprietary rechargeable battery packs, and most will run off an AC adaptor.