Especially on tech gadgets like digital cameras.

Well, I think we’ve established the importance of your money, even when looking for digital cameras. Especially in the world of tech gadgets. For the gadget geeks, this is fascinating time to be living in. The constant change, new features, and cool functionality is like a drug to them. The typical digital camera consumer, however, doesn’t really have time for all this cool stuff though. They’re more interested in the practical side of cameras. While camera manufacturers are more than thrilled to be introducing new models to their already bloated camera product lines, it’s really unnecessary. While digital technology has brought some nice features to the average photographer, what makes a good camera really hasn’t changed much over the years. Mind you, some of them are great, but some features are just plain useless. While the bad news, may be that technology is overwhelming for the average consumer, the good news, is that you can use that same advanced technology to make your buying decision easier. I’m talking about all the wonderful shopping and comparison websites, that can make buying your next camera an easy experience.

You can ask for example for the top rated Canon SLR cameras with 10 megapixels, a wide angle lens, in the 600-900 dollar range.

The Best Digital Camera For The Money

It doesn’t matter, whether it’s digital cameras, automobiles, homes, or jet airplanes. If I’m going to spend $100 for a camera, then I better get $100 worth of features and quality from that camera. If I spend $1000 on a camera, then I better get $1000 worth back as well.

Acclaimed science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon was famous for a couple of adages known as Sturgeons Laws. If the camera your looking at is not on at least one top ten list, then drop it from your search. If it doesn’t have at least a four star review from someone, then drop if off your list. Spend a day, and blitz your favorite camera stores. Of course if the above seems like to much work for you slackers out there, here’s my short list of great cameras that are all money well spent. In the under $150 category, the Canon PowerShot A570IS. It’s a simple point and shoot with 4x zoom lens, image stabilization, and Canon reliability. For the portability minded ultra compact FaceBook crowd, you can’t go wrong with the Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph. Slightly less image quality then the A570IS, and slightly more expensive, but a very easy traveler. The only waterproof, shockproof, dust proof, and freeze proof camera I know.

If want to head for the semi-pro class of camera, step up to the Canon Rebel XTi Digital SLR.