You can also store the images as files on your computer's hard drive for future use. The Olympus D-340R can transfer its photo images directly from the camera to videotape. Some higher-end products, including Minolta's Dimage EX ZOOM line, also have detachable lenses you can use up to five feet from the camera itself. As impressive as these wonder machines sound, there are some downsides. There's quite a bit of equipment you must have on hand when it's time to process your pictures, including a computer with specific system requirements, a printer, batteries, a battery charger, storage cards, a CD-ROM drive and a variety of connectors, including a direct print cable, a serial cable and a video cable.
Optional equipment includes extra lenses, filters and a tripod.
An AC adaptor is also useful. Some manufacturers include these in their camera kits. To enhance the print experience, several manufacturers offer photo-specific color printers to support their digital cameras. Kodak sells the Digital Science 8650, and Olympus offers the dedicated P-330, which can hook up to a PC or TV monitor. This printer also reads from CF cards and instantly prints out photos.