The cheapest digital camera anywhere is the Dakota digital single use camera. It is a $10.99 value and is only a rental. You use the Dakota camera and then take it back to the store where they process the pictures and make you a CD as well. They then refurnish the camera and "rent" it out to the next person. The camera has a popular ring to it.
It works about the same way as the one time film cameras make by Kodak and other companies, except it is a camera. You simply pick it up and drop it off when you are done.
Fixed zoom lenses are not retractable even if the camera is turned off. However, this kind of "flaw" has its own use since these lenses can magnify objects at an average of 18 times. Attaching lens converters to perform different kind of shooting would not be a problem with these lenses. Fixed zoom lenses are commended for business users and serious amateurs in photography.
The camera does take twenty-five images. The only thing about this camera is that you cannot process the pictures yourself on your home computer. It can only be done at the store where you buy (rent) the camera.
Using a polarizing filter will really give your pictures a better look. Polarizing filters are generally used for landscapes and outdoor photography. Polarized shots reduce glare and reflections, causing more saturated pictures (this is especially the case for photos of the sky).
Now, many cameras do not have the ability to have a filter. If this is the case, no worries, Have a good pair of sunglasses handy, and you can use these as a replacement for the filter. Sounds dumb, but it works! Trust me, I've tried it.
Finding bargains on cameras is not difficult, but can sometimes be time consuming. Especially if you make a bad purchase choice. Just make sure your getting value for your money.
In this mode, the camera will expose the background, then it will add the right amount of flash to light up the subject. This will create a very professional looking picture. Everything will look good, and this is why many wedding photographers have been using this technique for a long time. It will take a bit of practice to get it right, but it is worth it!