Quote Originally Posted by cassiesmom View Post
A question on megapixels. My digital camera has four. My dad's has twelve. It's also smaller and the viewing screen takes up more of the back of the camera than mine does. (I know it drains your battery faster but using the viewing screen is the only way I can take pictures without having to take my glasses off.) Mine works fine and the pictures look okay to me, a digital camera novice. But his takes such nice pictures! When I print them, they are just brighter and cleaner and show more detail. So ... should I look into getting a newer one? (two weddings in the family later this year so this is definitely the year to do it) Is a digital camera one of those things that, once you take it out of the box, it's outdated? If I buy a new one will I be replacing it again in 2-3 years as the technology gets even better?

Thank you,
Elyse

ps: dad's and mine are both Canon Power Shot, but my sister has an Olympus that takes reeeeeeally nice photos. Mom and Dad's film camera is an Olympus too. Are film cameras going away completely?
The issue got forced because my Canon has gone missing. it's in the house somewhere, I think. I bought a Nikon L22. I've taken my first few pictures with it, but I still need to upload them to the computer.