Digital Camera advice

In this case higher resolution of megapixels would really help.
Although blurring of possible camera movement while shooting is another issue. So it's important to hold the camera very still since it's a document with small print the one that is being photographed.

As I mentioned before, a tripod or a holding device like that would be very helpful as well.

The best advice would be Bob's... Go to a camera shop and ask a sales person who knows about digital cameras.
Sometimes in stores like Best Buy or Circuit City they have cameras up for display and testing. So you can bring a document there and see which camera works the best for you.

Also avoid a camera that needs AA batteries. That'll increase its weight and its a hassle to replace / recharge.

Try to look for a camera that has its own Lithium-ion battery.

The Life and Times of Zeni wrote:

And a question about digital zoom. How helpful is that?

http://www.photoxels.com/article_zoom.html
Read the above.

As far as I've understood, digital zoom
is similar to let's say re-sizing an image in PaintShop Pro.

Thanks for the advice and the links. I think I got enough info to help me make my decision.

The debate over technical specifications is completely irrelevant and it would be best if you all would just SHUT UP and consume.

Bill, why do you keep telling people to shut up? I think this was an interesting topic and i hope it helped.

Digital zoom is senseless, I don't think I ever used it.

With 3 megapixels you can perfectly take high resolution photos of documents. The only problem is that you have to hold the camera very carefully and not to move it at all otherwise the scan will be blurred.

the oppositionist wrote:

Bill, why do you keep telling people to shut up? I think this was an interesting topic and i hope it helped.

Because he's Bill O'Reilly.

When doesn't tell someone to SHUT UP... then he says... CUT HIS MICROPHONE... or WE'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME HERE.