The camera Im looking at uses a CompactFlash card as “film.” What is that, and what other kinds are available?
A flash card, sometimes called a CompactFlash or SmartMedia card, is an external form of memory and most often functions as your camera’s film. It’s available in various sizes (in megabytes), from as little as 4MB to 128MB and beyond. Most cameras come with a relatively small amount, but you can purchase additional cards to give you more memory and, therefore, the ability to take more pictures without needing to go back to your computer to download. Some cameras utilize other forms of memory, including Memory Stick, floppy disks, internal memory chips, and even compact discs. Be sure to pay attention to what format you’ll be using. How much memory you need depends on how many shots you want to take before you need to go back to your computer to “clear out” your memory card. Most cameras will come with enough memory for you to take roughly the equivalent of a roll of film, depending on the resolution you use.
