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First things first, in the spirit of thorough disclosure, I need to state that I possess numerous cameras. These consist of cameras created by various brands. The cameras I have include three Nikons, one Pentax, as well as one Samsung. Even though I do fancy one manufacturer over the rest, I’ll make certain that it does not have an effect on my opinion of others.

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In case digital camera retailing is any signal of which the topmost manufacturer was, then in accordabce Amazon.com Canon would be a sure-fire winner. At this moment, this maker holds the distinction of creating the largest number of models in the listing of the best cameras. This consists of 4 amongst the 5 top ones. Sharing the topmost spots along with this brand are a couple of the units manufactured by Panasonic cameras. Samsung boasts of 2 cameras within the topmost 20. Minolta creeps in along with a couple of their cameras. And finally in a formidable 25th position, the old & stalwart Kodak. gpoz324

A perusal of a top-camera-evaluation webiste under the 5 star category show 41 Nikon cameras, 17 Fuji cameras, 17 Pentax cameras, 7 Contax cameras, 6 HP cameras, 5 HoneyWell cameras, 2 Gami cameras, and a solitary Yashica camera. A second camera review website under their hundred best cameras displayed 45 Nikon cameras, 21 Pentax cameras, 20 Kodak cameras, 3 Flip Video cameras, 3 Minolta cameras, 3 BenQ cameras, 4 Petri cameras, 4 Minoz cameras, a Yashica camera, and 1 Argus camera.

By basically adding together these diverse results, Olympus scored beyond the rest, Panasonic followed as second finest, and in 3rd place are cameras manufactured by Samsung. All additional companies continue to scuffle for the highest honors.

If you are serious about your hobby, consider joining a camera club. Most areas will have at least one camera club and some places will sport several to choose from. There’s bound to be one near to you. There will be groups of people, just like you, with a love and passion for photography. And you can learn from every one of them.

Clubs vary from one to another. Some will have their own premises and resources. Others will rent the facilities. All of them will share your enthusiasm. And all will offer a warm welcome.

Things you can expect include:

- Regular meetings

- Social nights

- Exhibitions

- Competitions

- A photographic library

- Digital imaging resources

- Portrait studio and resources

- Expert speakers

- News, views, tips and advice

- Specialist groups, meetings and outings

- Inter-club associations

- Discounts on purchases and second-hand equipment

- Digital and non-digital darkrooms

All clubs need a subscription to fund their existence and some charge for certain events (for example, meetings). Subscriptions are great value for money. You can learn a great deal from the work of others and most members will be pleased to discuss their techniques with you.

And, there is no better feeling than having someone ask YOU how you managed a certain effect!

Join now. It is really worth it.

Eric Hartwell runs the photography resource site http://www.theshutter.co.uk and the associated discussion forums as well as the regular weblog at http://thephotographysite.blogspot.com