We aren't talking about your mom's digital camera anymore. Now, you can find cheap digital cameras all over that place, and if you've been using a film camera, then you've been missing out. The term digital camera now can include the single lens reflex types, or even recorders, and cell phones now. Eitherway, if you haven't made the switch, then here is some of what you are missing out on.

In the beginning, the digital camera was anything but convenient. They were big, very big, and they had small memory. Do you remember the cameras that saved images to floppy disks? And that was in the year 2000. It seems like ages ago. But manufacturers have solved the size problems and digital cameras can't get any smaller. In the digital camera world, small doesn't also mean small features; most digital cameras have all the features you can ever ask for.

Most photographers, even the pros have switched over to digital cameras. Some professionals still use film, but that is for special occasions. They all have digital in some way shape or form.

Let's take a look at some of the very solid benefits of a digital camera.

1. Handy. You can keep a great digital camera in your pocket, and take great pictures. Their size and portabiity make them ever so popular.

2. Share and Transfer Photos Easily. Digital photos captured from digital cameras are stored in an external memory card. And since it is external, it can be easily detached and attached to a personal computer. Even if you don't take out the chip, digital cameras also have sockets for USB cables. They can be directly connected to a personal computer for photo transfer without removing the external memory card.

3. Video Recorder Feature. With digital cameras you not only preserve special moments in still, but in motion as well. Digital cameras have video recorders that allow you to record events in motion. This feature definitely allows you to re-experience special moments.

4. Monitor. At the back of digital cameras is a monitor or screen that allows you to view recently taken photos. Compared to film cameras, this feature allows you to save on memory space or film. You can judge if the picture you took is worth saving, if not then you may just easily delete it. Then, you can just re-shoot the scene until you get the perfect photo. There is no longer any need to wonder what your pictures will look like after you develop them. You automatically know.

5. Reusable Memory. The best thing about digital cameras is its reusable memory. You do not have to use a new memory card every time your old card is full. You can just easily save your photos to your personal computer, empty the memory card and voila! You can use the memory again! With the costs of memory chips, you can expand your memory capacity at a very reasonable cost. If you are going to be taking lots of pictures, then all you need to do is bring extra chips along.

6. Control. You ultimately control how the spend of printing. Instead of printing a whole roll of film, you can pick and choose which prints to pay for. Additionally, with digital formats, you can email the pictures to friends, or host them on any of many picture hosting accounts on the internet.

Everywhere you look, you will find digital cameras for sale. Many of the brick and mortar electronic stores will offer very competitive pricing on digital cameras. You can also find great deals on digital cameras online.