Best Digital Cameras to Pack for Your Summer Vacation

Leading Camera Research Site DigitalCamera-HQ.com Advises on Best Camera Choices to Capture Those Summer Memories

DigitalCamera-HQ.com, an all in one research site for camera enthusiasts, issued its Summer Vacation Camera Guide on top recommendations for digital cameras to bring on your summer getaways.

Top picks by DigitalCamera-HQ.com include:

Most Affordable

The Canon PowerShot A460, the top pick for high-quality 5 megapixel ultra compact camera under $150. Editors at DigitalCamera-HQ.com also point out that it's lightweight and small, so you'll have no difficulty tucking it away as you scale a rock face or carry your bags onto the airplane.

Best All Around Camera

The Canon PowerShot A640, a great all-around camera, reasonably sized, and packing a 10-megapixel CCD, capable of picking up an astounding amount of detail.

Best Long Range Zoom Cameras

The Canon PowerShot S3 IS - a long, 12x optical zoom ensures crisp and highly-detailed long range photos, without the extra bulk or cost of a high- end camera.

Fuji FinePix S4700 - this affordable ultra-zoom camera is highly versatile, capable of simple point-and-shoot photos, as well as long-range photography.

And for the more serious photographers, looking to make picture taking a bigger part of their vacation:

Best SLR for Beginners

The Canon Digital Rebel XTi - a perennial favorite, the Canon Digital Rebel is an excellent choice for consumers who want the pinnacle of photographic quality in a user-friendly and intuitive camera.

Best Affordable SLR

Nikon D40 - long a powerful force in high-end photography, Nikon has given the budget-conscious consumer an opportunity to get acquainted with their superlative products. The D40 is a great value, perfect for advancing users looking to take their photos to the next level.

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