2.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Cameras2.1.1 The Number and Availability of Images2.1.2 Resolution and Tonal Range2.1.3 Image Noise and the “Look” of an Image2.1.4 Image Artifacts2.1.5 Lens Quality2.1.6 Digital Image Processing2.1.7 Image Authenticity2.1.8 Archiving Images2.2 The Camera2.2.1 Types of Digital CamerasDigital Compacts and Bridge CamerasFour Thirds, APS-C, and DX DSLRsAnalog and Digital Full-Frame CamerasMirrorless CamerasAnalog and Digital Medium Format CamerasLarge Format Cameras2.2.2 Conclusions Regarding Cameras2.3 Lenses2.3.1 Reproduction Characteristics2.3.2 Focal Length2.3.3 Tilt/Shift Lenses2.4 The Perfect Camera/Lens Combination for Every Budget2.5 Accessories2.5.1 Tripod2.5.2 Tripod Head2.5.3 L-Bracket and Panorama Head2.5.4 Remote Release2.5.5 Lens Hoods2.5.6 Filters2.5.7 Lens Adapters2.5.8 Grid Focusing Screens2.5.9 Memory Cards2.5.10 Batteries2.5.11 Flash2.5.12 Other Accessories2.6 Creative Tips and Tricks2.6.1 Lensbaby Lenses2.6.2 Black-and-White Film2.6.3 Fixed Focal Length Lenses