What specific feature on a camera allows for certain colors to stand out?

Question

I am looking to buy a point and shoot camera for fun pictures with my friends. However, I am also going into graphic design and what a good quality picture. I definetely dont want to spend more then $200 on the camera alone (whithout buying the memory card, case, etc.). I also love the feature that allows you to just have a certain color stand out and have the rest of the pic black and white. What specific feature (the name of it) allows that on a camera? I have been looking at reviews of cameras and specifics and features but i dont know what im really looking for, since it doesn't clearly state that it does it. Also, if you have a suggestion on a certain camera let me know! Please help me! Thanks!

Answer 1

I used to have a Sony Cybershot that worked great for fun pictures w/ friends and family. Are you familiar with Adobe photoshop or Corel Paintshop Pro XI? If you don't have either you can get a free trial at their websites for 30 days. For a simple fix.....Highlight the areas you want black and white and change them to black and white in the program, ...leave the areas you want colored. Personally, I think Corel is easy to use and has lots of neat options.

Answer 2

I'm not sure, but I think Davis was trying to say the feature is NOT in the camera. It is a function of the editing with a program like photoshop or other.

Some cameras, like my old HP, emphasize red but that isn't a feature. It was set like that by the designer.

Lots of good cameras available at $200. <<

Answer 3

Photoshop will allow you to leave a rose bright red and the leaves, background, etc. in black and white.

The Sept. 2007 issue of Shutterbug magazine review five 10 megapixel digicams. You can read it on line at shutterbug.com.

Answer 4

lol oh you poor concern. i'm satisfied you asked that over the internet, and to no longer a chum :) Blonde 2nd? that's photoshop/yet another photograph retouching application that creates such effects.