Digital Photography, Photo Sharing and more at Review Centre for UCLAN Students!

So you’re nifty little camera phone means that your good old digital camera has long been forgotten about. But what if you’re a little bit more serious about photography? Or are simply looking for something with a few more features or storage to help you through life as a student at UCLAN?

Review Centre members are still keen to tell us about what’s hot in photography, so making that upgrade doesn’t have to be a hassle.

Here’s a quick introduction to the world of digital cameras:

Out And About

There are some great deals to be had if you’re looking for a compact camera for those all important drunken snapshots at the union bar! The Canon Ixus 70 is a bargain at less than £150, it offers great quality images and is small enough to fit in your pocket. The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 has also been recommended for its range of features and affordability.

Semi Pro

Looking for the features of a professional camera but for a fraction of the price? Reviewers say the Fuji Finepix S5700 is a great camera if you’re looking for that little bit more creative control. Canon G9 is also a great bargain which users say offer the qualities of a digital SLR Camera.

Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Cameras

Whether you’re studying Art, Photography at UCLAN or simply have a keen interest in taking pictures; a digital SLR is a must have. Nikon D300 and the Olympus E510 have both been well recommended at Review Centre. The Nikon D80 is also receiving rave reviews for its ease of use.

Stockists

You can now buy most brands of cameras online with the likes of Pixmania, who also offer photo processing. However, Jessops has been recommended on Review Centre as one of the top places to go for all things photography.

Photo Sharing

So you’ve got loads of pics, but now what do you do with them? Reviewers have been recommending free photo sharing sites as the future of sharing pictures. Flickr has been suggested as a great place on the web to share images quickly, easily and for free. Photobucket is on the up with similar features, it also allows you to link to your blog or Facebook profile. Some users also say Photobucket is worth checking out as it’s great for ordering prints.

Review Centre

Don’t forget to check out Review Centre for heaps more unbiased reviews of digital cameras. You browse by brand, features and even price meaning you don’t have to trawl the web to find what you want. And don’t forget to have your say on any of the digital cameras, online photo processors and photo sharing sites you’ve used by adding reviews!