The first interchangeable lens digital cameras, called DSLR cameras, were based closely on the film version of such cameras, SLR (single lens reflex) models. One of the advantages of a digital camera, though, is its small size, something that DSLR cameras cannot duplicate because of the way they must be built.

As a smaller alternative to DSLRs, some manufacturers have turned to DIL cameras, short for digital interchangeable lens cameras. Nikon's first DIL camera, the J1, is pictured here. You may have seen this camera featured in Nikon's TV advertising campaign, featuring Ashton Kutcher.

Because of the mirror-less design for the camera's interior, DIL cameras are smaller than DSLRs and use a different set of lens mounts. Click the link to read my list of the best DIL cameras that are currently on the market.

Photo courtesy Nikon

Everyone knows the importance of having homeowners insurance ... even if no one wants to ever have to use it.

However, preparing as though you'll eventually need that insurance is a smart idea, starting with creating photographic evidence of your possessions.

Keep in mind, insurance photography requires a bit more organization and technique than simply walking through your house, snapping images. Click the link to read tips to help you achieve the best results when shooting photos for insurance purposes.

Among sub-$100 cameras, the Olympus VG-160 carries one of the better specification lists that you're going to find.

Granted, the VG-160's features aren't going to stand up well against most of the other cameras introduced in 2012, but this model does compare strongly against other cameras with an MSRP of $99.99. (Compare Prices) You'll find 14 megapixels of resolution, a 3.0-inch LCD, a 5X optical zoom lens, and 720p HD video capabilities with this model. Olympus is offering the VG-160 in red, orange, black, and silver body colors.

Because the VG-160 only recently became available for purchase, I haven't had a chance to review it yet, but I am hoping to have a chance to test it soon and see how it matches up against other similarly priced models.

Photo courtesy Olympus

If you received a GE camera recently -- or if you've owned one for quite a while -- please consider sharing your experiences with that camera through a "user review" of a GE camera.

Although I have a chance to review quite a large number of cameras, I don't have the time or resources to review every GE camera that's manufactured, so I'm hoping those of you reading this site can post your thoughts on cameras you own, which will help all of the site's readers as they're trying to find great cameras to purchase. Good experiences and bad experiences are both welcomed.

Just click the link below to enter your camera's information, which should require only 3-5 minutes. And, if you own a non-GE camera, you can find user review forms for other models on the Camera Reviews page.

GE Camera User Review Form