Cameras

As you can tell, I'm an electronics and gadgets nut, so it stands to reason that people often check in with me to get my opinion on geek items Which digital camera to get is probably the most common question I'm asked...so here's my logic:

I own the Pentax Optio 550 5MP Digital Camera and I chose it for several reasons. It's lightweight so I don't feel the burden of carrying it around. It's 5MP (five megapixels) so I can take extremely high quality pics or just basic ones. It's a name brand I equate to quality camera hardware. It has a rechargeable battery and easily connects to my PC.

There are many other reasons too, but that's what most people need to determine for themselves, generally speaking and assuming that you just want a camera to work and not have to deal with a huge learning curve. Regarding the 5MP: yes, they have cameras out with 6MP, 7MP, and so on, but here's the 411 on that....you don't need any higher unless you've got money to burn. The only thing a higher MP is good for is if you're shooting photos that you want to make into a wall mural or side of a building. In a nutshell, the MP is really only noticeable when it's blown up to something mega-huge. Even for a poster, 5MP is more than adequate. As higher MP's become dirt cheap, it certainly won't hurt to get higher...but not right now. If you just want to print out 4x6, 8x10, etc. photos, then a 4 or 5 megapixel is groovy.

I happen to do higher end and fast-action amateur photos, so I'll be reviewing my other cameras on here soon.

Click Here To View the Pentax Optio 550 5MP Digital Camera