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Digital Point-and-Shoot
Along with the development of digital imaging have come lightweight, compact cameras that produce sharp, high-resolution images with very little fiddling. Everything from flash to focus can be set on automatic control, so these cameras make shooting from a position on skates straightforward. Some even shoot video to capture all the action. Especially on ice, however, low temperatures can make your batteries seem to drain quickly, so keep the camera inside your jacket when not in use, and keep spare batteries in your pocket to swap out frequently.
Film Rangefinders
These 35-mm film cameras are more likely than single-lens reflex cameras to survive a fall by the photographer without mechanical damage to the instrument. On the other hand, any film camera is at greater risk from such falls than any digital camera, because if light gets into the instrument, it can ruin a whole roll of film, especially what you've already shot.
One-Time-Use Cameras
One-time-use cameras come with fixed lens openings and shutter speeds, plus they are pre-fitted with a roll of color-print film. These cameras require no adjustments and can often produce fun and spontaneous snapshots.