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T+L Camera Guide

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How do you choose the digital camera that's right for you? T+L's deputy photo editor Whitney Lawson, put nearly 30 models to the test. Below, her picks of the ideal cameras, from the fuss-free ultracompact to the professional-level DSLR. Happy shooting!

From August 2007

Stylish

Casio Exilim EX-S770

Specs

7.2 mp; 3x optical zoom; 2.8" LCD screen; 4.48 oz. exilim.casio.com; $300

pros

Beautifully designed point-and-shoot that also has manual settings; the easiest of the group to use with one hand; special eBay mode for taking auction-site photos

cons

Short battery life (about 200 still images); no optical viewfinder, so you have to use the LCD screen to frame the photo (which can be hard in bright sunshine); tiny buttons

Summary

So small and handy, you'll reach for this camera again and again; works well indoors and out; easy to use right out of the box

Ultracompact

Sony Cybershot DSC-N2

Specs

10.1 mp; 3x optical, 2x digital zoom; 3" LCD screen; 5.5 oz. sony.com; $350

pros

Big three-inch screen makes it easy to look at photos with a group of people; excellent Carl Zeiss lens ensures sharp pictures in bright light—for example, on a day at the beach

cons

Screen takes up most of the back, so Sony put most of the buttons on it (beware of messy fingerprints); no optical viewfinder; a little slow indoors and in low light

Summary

This point-and-shoot is compact and convenient. With 25 megabytes of internal memory, you don't need a memory card to get started

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The information in this story was accurate at the time it was published in August 2007 but we suggest you confirm all details and prices directly with any establishments mentioned. The quality of offerings and services tends to change over time.