Digital cameras capture and store photographs electronically in a digital format, rather than on film. Many digital cameras can also record video and audio. Some of the world's leading manufacturers of digital cameras, such as Canon and Nikon, have stopped producing film cameras.http://gizmodo.com/176239/canon-to-cease-film-camera-production Digital cameras are now commonly found in cellphones, particularly in smartphones.

Digital cameras have replaced film cameras in the world of photography. They can display images immediately after a picture is taken, and the photographer can then choose to delete, edit, or save the image. The images can then be uploaded to a computer or printed as photos.

The first recorded attempt to create a digital camera came in 1975 by an associate at Kodak.http://www.womeninphotography.org/Events-Exhibits/Kodak/EasyShare_3.html The idea was again revisited in the 1980s, when the first megapixel sensor was developed in 1986. Two years later, Fujifilm released the first digital camera, the DS-1P.http://www.digicamhistory.com/1988.html Other manufacturers have developed their own models in the years since, with an increased number of megapixels and features at a decreased cost.

There are several factors to consider when purchasing a digital camera such as price, megapixels, features, design and class. Basic cameras can be had for under fifty dollars, while more advanced models can cost thousands of dollars. For more information on choosing the right camera to fit your needs, check out Mahalo's guide to purchasing a digital camera.

Here is a list of some of the established digital camera makers in the world:

• Canon
• Nikon
• Fujifilm
• Kodak
• Sony
• Pentax
• Casio
• Panasonic
• Olympus
• Leica
• Sigma
• Panasonic http://www.photoforum.ru/eq.en.html