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Digital Camera Glossary
Before you start shopping for a digital camera, or even considering switching to one, it will be helpful if you know the lingo. Understand what the salespeople are talking about when they drop these digital camera terms with this glossary.

Digital Camera and Photography Free Online Courses
Digital cameras aren't so easy to buy, and they aren't too simple to use either. Invest a minute or two a day into learning, though, and you'll soon be a master. Here are some free online e-mail courses for buying and using your digital camera.

Top Books for Beginning Digital Photography
If you are getting your first digital camera, it can be confusing making sense of all those megapixels and memory cards. Get a crash course with these top books for beginning digital photography.

Top Digital Camera and Photography Magazines
As digital cameras and photography have grown in popularity in recent years, the number and quality of magazines devoted to pros and hobbyists has grown. There are magazines geared more towards computer users, and those targeting outdoor photographers. Whatever your focus, this list is sure to include the perfect digital camera and photography magazine for you.

Digital vs. Optical Zooms: A Visual Tutorial
There is a world of difference between the digital and optical zoom. See the photo examples below of pictures taken with both types of zooms to illustrate the differences

General Digital Photo Tips and Techniques
About.com's Sue Chastain provides articles on the basics of using digital cameras. It covers everything from taking pictures to storing and enhancing images.

Digital Cameras: A Basic Beginner's Guide
This is a thorough explanation of all the basic functions and common terms related to digital photography. There are images that make it much easier to understand what the course is teaching.

Advice for First-Time Digital Camera Users
Get comprehensive advice from this site on "getting off to a smooth start," including tips on which batteries to use and techniques for taking great photos.