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Photo Op Digital cameras keep getting better, and now's a great time to upgrade.

By Amanda C. Kooser

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Film is so last century. When it comes to cameras and your business, digital is where it's at. As a sign of the times, Nikon, following similar moves by Canon and Kodak, is stopping production on most of its film cameras. For entrepreneurs, that means it's time to start shopping for a digital camera. Even if you're already wise to the ways of digicams, you may want to look into upgrading to a newer model. Prices are down, picture quality is way up, and the convenience is undeniable.

You'll want to find a camera that fits your business needs, so take a moment to consider what you'll use it for the most. Are you making your own product brochures? Do you need to add product photos to your website? Do you need to send pictures of finished projects to your clients? Will you be printing 4-by-6-inch snapshots or making larger digital prints? Do you need images to upload to eBay? Chances are, you have multiple uses in mind.

One big spec you'll see trumpeted is megapixels. For the greatest versatility, a camera with at