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Surprise dad with a great digital camera (continued)

For most purposes, an optical zoom of 3x to 6x is more than adequate, especially when you bear in mind that optical zooms range in size from 2x to 12x.

Zoom, in case you are wondering refers to magnification of the picture.

Accessories
No camera is complete without some accessories. First on your list should be a carrying case or, at the very least, a strong carrying strap. Make sure to get one that is suitable for the camera you have purchased.

Digital cameras can use a lot of power so add some rechargeable batteries to the gift bag this Father's Day.

Finally, memory cards are a great added accessory for any camera. A rule of thumb when buying a memory card is to buy based on the megapixel of the camera, for example, for a five to six megapixel camera go for a 512 MB card.

Go get it!
Now that you know what are the most important features in a digital camera, getting that ideal Father's Day gift should be a little easier. Be sure to ask questions as you seek the best camera within your price range and for dad's lifestyle, but do so feeling more confident that you know what you're talking about.

Product availability and resources
Learn about the Canon Powershot SD40.

Learn about the Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH.

Read our megapixels article series.

Buy our What the Heck is a Megapixel? ebook.

Jessica McCurdy Crooks is a freelance writer/editor, researcher, indexer and information consultant/Librarian. A native of Jamaica, she is a trained librarian/records manager. Today she spends her time consulting on establishing libraries and record management programmes, writes on various topics, focusing on lifestyle issues, health, cooking, travel, and her hobby -- photography.


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