Affordable camcorders under $200 are aplenty but only a few are really worth even investigating. So what features make them stand out? Honestly, it all depends on what you are searching for but there are three things that any half-decent camcorder needs and there are many under $200. First, it always helps to have a viewfinder especially to maintain a steady shot. Second, optical zoom works hundred times better than digital so more the better. Finally, a camcorder without image stabilization isn’t worth purchasing as it only becomes harder as you zoom higher.
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Digital Single Lens Reflex or DSLRs is the best that money can buy. They are considered the Ferrari of the photography world and as such provide loads more than an average Point & Shoot ever can. Handling one of these technically superior cameras though is no easy task, it requires practice, knowledge and an intricate understanding of how each aspect of photography works in tandem with every component. Here are the top 5 DSLRs at the moment, each the best at something of its own.
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1. Nikon COOLPIX L820
The compact 16-megapixel L820 offers great performance. With these features you will sure be able to capture photos and Full HD videos up close or from a distance. The camera is powered by 4 AA batteries, which can last a good 180-200 shots. Despite its stylishly compact body, this camera contains a 30x optical zoom for extra-extensive wide-angle 22.5 mm to super-telephoto 675 mm coverage. It also features a seamless match: the imaging power of 16.0 effective megapixels achieved with the Backside illumination CMOS image sensor, which maintains excellent picture quality even at night.
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Options are limited in the Cameras below $50 segment but there are still quite a few that pack in an impressive range of features. Granted you won’t get a lot of megapixels or heavy zoom distance but what you can hope for is decent picture quality and a dependable performance. These cameras are basic Point & Shoot models compact enough to fit into a hand purse and for occasional, if not regular, use. Here are the top 5 under $50 budget cameras for all purposes.
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1. Nikon COOLPIX S3500
The pocket sized Nikon COOLPIX S3500 offers up 20.1 megapixels and image stabilization regardless of the type of shot you take. Be it a close-up portrait or a group wide angle shoot, the NIKKOR glass lens with 7x optical zoom together capture a blur free high quality 20.1 MP picture or 720p HD video. Subject tracking helps lock onto objects as they move, focusing simultaneously while vibration reduction makes zooming in and out a total breeze. This Nikon is available in a plethora of funky and cute colors.
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