Description: Someone who loves to have fun in the sun, usually at the beach. Life for these fans of frolic is about having a wild time. You have to be quick with your camera to snap up ....

Dilemma: Getting a camera with a fast shutter speed. This ensures that you get a clear picture, even if the subject is in motion, such as running or diving.

Solution: The Sony Cyber-shot W130 is the best camera I've found that gets the work done. I even used a stopwatch to support my decision. This 8.1 megapixel powerhouse takes 1.9 seconds to power up, 0.31 seconds to focus, 1.41 seconds to take a photo, and the battery can give you 370 shots per charge. That's a grand total of 3.622 seconds to capture any activity trying to pass you by.

Description: With these adventure seekers, anything goes. Today they're hunting for insects, tomorrow they're hiking the Blue Mountains. The spontaneity is overwhelming. In the blink of an eye, they're falling down the mountain or are fleeing a wild animal.

Dilemma: They need something that is extremely durable, something that needs little care.

Solution: The 10 megapixel Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 is the answer to your prayers. This camera is one tough puppy. It's waterproof, shock-proof, and even freeze-proof. This camera photographs and video-records underwater up to 10 feet and can fall from a height of five feet without being damaged at all. The build of this camera is really rugged. The regular wear and tear won't have any significant effect on it.

Description: Usually nine-to-fivers, who enjoy full surrender to nocturnal indulgences.

Dilemma: Darkness is like a nightmare for most digital camera owners as taking hot shots is unbelievably difficult. I can't tell the number of times I've seen persons trying to find a bright enough spot at a night event just to take some decent photos. The time spent walking around to find a good spot could have been spent better - like having fun.

Solution: The 12 megapixel Olympus Stylus 9000 is your answer to a brighter future with its dual-image stabilisers and crystal bright flash. This camera also comes with an amazing night mode feature that further helps you to take superb photos in the most horrible lighting.

Final thoughts

No matter what type of party animal you are, one of these three cameras most fit your profile perfectly. All you have to do is choose wisely.

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