If you are thinking of buying your first digital camera this Christmas then there are a few things you should take in to consideration. The first thing you want to think about is where you will be using it and what for.

If you are thinking of taking up photography then you should think about getting a high-end camera with a decent megapixel rating to get the best possible results. If you are getting the camera simply to capture special moments in your life then a simple point and shoot will most probably suit you.

There are many cameras for many different situations and finding the one that will best suit you can save you a lot of money. High-end cameras can cost in excess of £500, whereas you can pick up a point and shoot camera for around £100 in most electronic shops.

With most film based cameras becoming a thing of the past, now is an excellent time to switch to digital. Prints are becoming cheaper and so are the cameras themselves.

If you are worried about not being able to work the camera then there are cameras out there especially for this purpose. They have the minimal amount of buttons and have been made as simple as possible so that even a child can use them.

Also, many digital cameras are now being made water and shock proof for the more adventurous person. These cameras are great for capturing those moments when you are out and about without having the fear of dropping it and damaging it.

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Camdapter is a useful accessory for dSLR camera owners. It is designed for one simple reason – to make every photographer’s life just a little better. The Camdapter Hand Strap System allows you to more easily hold and steady the dSLR camera with just one hand. The camera hand strap is compatible with Nikon, Sony, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, and Konica dSLR cameras. The straps come in a range of materials including neoprene, leather. The basic model is priced at $30 each.

Get Horseman’s VCC Pro camera converter that enables DSLRs to do technical movements. The compact and lightweight VCC Pro is available in models for Canon and Nikon Digital SLR cameras.

The VCC Pro for DSRLs accept a wide variety of lenses and control depth of field and perspective, as well as utilize digital image stitching. It gives the end user control of both the front and rear standard and allows them to use tilt, swing, shift, fall, rise and any combination to increase or reduce depth of field and to correct perspective distortions. It is priced at $1,999.

Samsung introduces the SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 new compact digital camcorders that can record 720×480 HD video and offer near Full HD playback on HDTV via HDMI connection. These camcorders are basically identical except the SMX-K45 is equipped with a 32GB SSD.

Both camcorders feature Schneider-KREUZNACH lens with 52x optical zoom/65x Intelli-Zoom. They offer optical image stabilization, Time-Lapse Recording, 800×600 still image capturing and YouTube upload function. SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 has a 2.7-inch LCD display.

The Samsung SMX-K40 and Samsung SMX-K45 will be available in August for $329.99 and $499.99 respectively.

Here’s the leaked picture and specs of Olympus’ upcoming EP-1 micro four thirds digital camera, which is scheduled to be released starting tomorrow in Japan. This compact camera offers a 13-megapixel image sensor, a 3-inch LCD, an 11-point autofocus sensor, ISO up to 6,400, shutter speeds between 60 and 1/4000 seconds, a microSD card slot and the capability to capture RAW images as well as seven minutes of 720p video or 14 minutes of 640 x 480 resolution video. Prices start at the equivalent of $917 (body only) or with a lens for $1,222 to $1,324.