Editing Point-and-shoot camera (section)

==Types of point-and-shoot film cameras==
The lowest-end point-and-shoot film cameras are similar to [[disposable camera]]s, but can be reloaded. These cameras have focus-free lenses, with fixed [[aperture]]s. They may or may not have a [[light meter]]. Most have a wheel or lever for advancing the film and cocking the [[shutter (photography)|shutter]], and a crank for returning the film to the canister for unloading. Because of the fixed apertures, models with flash have no way of controlling the exposure from the flash. Therefore, flash pictures have to be taken within a narrow range of distance from the subject.

Advanced models use automatic focus and have variable apertures. They all have light meters. They use electric motors to advance and rewind the film. They are much more versatile than the low-end models. They are also likely to have [[zoom lens]]es, more advanced [[auto-focus]] systems, exposure systems with manual controls, larger apertures and sharper lenses. They may have special lamps or pre-flash systems designed to reduce [[Red-eye effect|red eye]] in flash pictures of people.