All digital photos end up going through a computer before being outputted to a Web or printed page. Many of these batteries, while more expensive, are rechargeable. Suffice it to say digital cameras can consume batteries at a much higher rate than a typical camera, so make sure you keep a spare set of batteries around. Zoom Don't be fooled by the promises of digital zoom. If you need to shoot tight photos using a zoom lens, make sure your camera comes with an optical zoom.
Digital zooms are just software-enhanced images.
You can achieve the same effects of a digital zoom by using the graphics program on your computer. If you do your homework and keep in mind what you are going to use your digital camera for, you should be able to get the type of camera you need the first time out. Michael Scanlon is the technology editor of Kansas City Small Business Monthly.