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Several different types and brands of memory cards are available. Although each one has slightly different benefits and drawbacks, most types of memory cards work in a similar manner and provide similar results.

Memory cards are great for anyone who takes a lot of pictures. The six primary types of memory cards are: Compact Flash (CF), Memory Stick (MS), Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), SmartMedia (SM), and xD-Picture Card (xD).
Because most digital cameras can only accept one type of memory card, you won't have to worry about choosing. Some DSLR cameras can accept more than one type, however, giving you a chance to find a memory card to meet your photography needs.

 If you're going to shoot a lot of video or photos in burst mode, try to select a memory card that has fast write times, for example.

Some companies, such as Eye-Fi, manufacture wireless memory cards, making it possible to transfer photos over a wireless network.

Having a Digital Camera means you should have a sturdy case to carry it around in. Without a case, you may be jeopardizing you lens or even worse the camera itself.

Typically, beginner-level cameras suffer from two types of camera delays: Shutter lag and shot-to-shot delays.

When using auto-focus mode, your digital camera may need a fraction of a second to focus on the image. In low-light conditions, this delay, called shutter lag, can last a full second or more, which could cause you to miss a spontaneous photo or which could cause blurry photos, if you can't hold the camera steady during the shutter lag.

When large zoom lenses are fully extended, shutter lag increases. Most point and shoot models allow you to pre-focus by pressing the shutter button halfway before taking the shot.

When using a flash, you may experience shutter lag, too, because the camera's focus-assist light needs to fire to allow the camera to focus before it fires the main flash.

Meanwhile, shot-to-shot delays occur when the camera must transfer the image to the memory card and clear the sensor before shooting another photo. You can overcome shot-to-shot delays by shooting in burst mode, where the camera snaps several photos at a preset image size within a couple of seconds.

Point-and-shoot digital cameras typically use either proprietary rechargeable batteries or disposable off-the-shelf batteries. Both types have some advantages.

Proprietary rechargeable batteries cost less to use in the long run, but, once their power is gone, your camera is useless until you can recharge. You can buy a second, backup battery, but it can cost $40 or more.

Disposable batteries typically add more bulk to the camera, and they're more expensive in the long run because they sometimes run out of power quickly, especially if you use the LCD quite a bit. However, if you're traveling and run out of power, picking up two more AA batteries at a local store is an easy process. You also can use rechargeable AA batteries.