Since the image storage device is reusable, you can keep only the pictures you like. Unlike conventional cameras, which use film, digital cameras store their images electronically. There are several types of storage media for digital cameras, and they work like the hard drive in your computer by storing information digitally. Viewing your family photo album now becomes a matter of clicking through the images on a computer. Memory Stick, CompactFlash and SmartMedia are among the brands of storage media in common use.
Some cameras accept standard diskettes.
Although the different media storage formats are not interchangeable, all are designed to allow you to transfer images to your computer. As with other emerging technology one, or, possibly two, formats will triumph. What's important is being able to easily transfer your images from the camera into your computer. From snap to happy A majority of cameras use some type of cable that will link your camera and computer, allowing the transfer of images. A common method is a cable that plugs into the camera and into a vacant serial port on your computer.