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Digital Camera Purchasing Recommendations for Classrooms

Information current as of February 2012

Not obligated to purchase from a specific vendor.

The Instructional Technology Department recently purchased the point and shoot camera below for a grant.  Cameras change so quickly that it is hard to keep up with the current models.  Below this chart are key factors to keep in mind when purchasing a digital camera.

Manufacturer/Model
Specifications
Cost
Olympus FE-4020
  • 14-megapixels
  • 4x optical zoom + 4x digital zoom
  • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • USB 2.0 high speed connection
  • SD/SDHC Card
 $96.65 (Current price listed on Amazon)

 

Key factors to keep in mind when purchasing a digital camera:

  • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • 8 megapixels or above
  • 3x to 4x optical zoom
  • USB 2.0 connection