Capturing all the best moments of life has always been a desire of human being. Though with the invention of camera, it has been fulfilled but not completely. Because of human nature, people are always demanding for more. There are several type of cameras available in the primary range which capture photographs at high quality but make the users struggle with film. This whole capturing and exposing procedure is quite lengthy as well as time consuming. An another disadvantage this type of camera has its lack of sophistication. These cameras don't allow the users to delete an unwanted photograph.

But with the invention of digital cameras all these problems have gone and photography lovers have got a new way to fulfill their old dreams to capture all the best moments of their lives with a high level of sophistication. The digital cameras are capable to equally capture still images and videos. Instead of film, these cameras record all the images and videos either on a memory stick or on a compact disk or on its built-in hard-drive.

Some of main features of modern digital cameras are discussed below: -

1. Portability - Digital cameras come with a very light weight. As they made with electronic elements and powerful yet light-weighted lenses, they possess a light weight. Latest digital cameras also come with a handy design. For the light weight and sleek design, carrying them is not at all a factor

2. Video Recording - Users will get the advantage of capturing video along with sound. Some of the latest digital cameras are even so powerful that they can be alternatives to a high-tech video camera

3. Sharing files - Most of the digital camera allow users to transfer captured photo and video with other devices. With the help of data cable or other connectivity technologies, the users will be able to share photos with their friends and to a computer/laptop without any hassles

4. Electronic view-finder - This is the most useful advantage users will get with digital cameras. Most of the digital cameras are equipped with an electronic viewfinder. Viewfinders are usually TFT screens that come with different sizes and various colour resolutions. These devices allow the users to see the outlook of photos and videos before capturing. Apart from that, the users will also be able to view and adjust different aspects of the camera with the help of the display screen

5. Memory - As the digital cameras use magnetic memory sticks to record captured video and photo, the users will get much advantages than the traditional films. As these are reusable, the users are able to delete a file in case of any dissatisfaction with any captured image/video

Now in the International market, there are hundreds of brands available with thousands of models. All the latest digital cameras come power-packed with high-tech configuration and plethora of advanced as well as highly efficient features. Now apart from capturing photo and video, there are few models which can be used as a WebCam. Among all the brands of digital cameras, some of the most popular and best selling are Sony, Panasonic, Lumix and Canon, with the Canon digital cameras getting the limelight.