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| Published by: Digital Camera Info 05-03-2007 Read Complete Article |
Article Summary
"If you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift, we have the gift guide for you. According to a recent study, digital cameras top moms' wish lists. From the shutterbug to the digital amateur, we've got picks for every mom.
Mothers Day
According to a national study conducted by Circuit City Stores, Inc., roughly 20 percent of mothers would like to receive a digital camera as their Mother’s Day gift. In a survey of 3,000 mothers and fathers in the U.S., consumer electronics ranked high on moms’ wish lists, with digital cameras ranking first. Other top gift choices include flowers (16 percent), a camcorder (16 percent), a DVD or CD (12 percent), and an MP3 player (9 percent). Only 1 percent chose candy as their ideal Mother’s Day gift.
Nearly half of the moms surveyed would like to upgrade or buy a new digital camera. According to the survey, moms seek a higher picture resolution (55 percent), faster shutter speed (18 percent), better lens (14 percent), and smaller design (13 percent).
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