Nikon DLSR
One of the biggest sellers in the camera market these days are prosumer Digital SLR cameras. What is an SLR camera? SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. In the days before digital cameras, SLR cameras were the tools of professional photographers. Basically the design is such that light entering the lens is reflected by a mirror up into the viewfinder (eye-piece), allowing the photographer to see exactly what the final picture will look like (focus, depth of field, etc.).
A Digital SLR is just a computerized version of the same thing, using digital memory cards and light sensor chips instead of film. SLRs also use interchangeable lens, all with different focal lengths, allowing for closeup macro photography or long distance telephoto photography.
So how are Digital SLR cameras different from regular point and shoot digital cameras? Apart from the interchangeable lenses, SLRs are: must faster at starting, focusing, taking pictures, taking multiple pictures; better at taking pictures under low lighting situations by using higher ISO speeds (no graininess); offer more professional control over light, depth of field, responsiveness. And of course they cost more.
Digital SLR cameras are usually larger and heavier than point and shoot models, meaning you probably won't always have your camera ready in your pocket or purse when a photo opportunity comes along (SLRs are the type you might wear around your neck with a strap, you don't carry one in your pocket!). The big advantage that Digital SLRs have over standard film SLRs are the quick feedback you get by being able to view your shot on the LCD screen after taking it, and the fact that you no longer need to buy or develop film - take 10,000 pictures, doesn't cost you anything extra.
A Digital SLR is just a computerized version of the same thing, using digital memory cards and light sensor chips instead of film. SLRs also use interchangeable lens, all with different focal lengths, allowing for closeup macro photography or long distance telephoto photography.
So how are Digital SLR cameras different from regular point and shoot digital cameras? Apart from the interchangeable lenses, SLRs are: must faster at starting, focusing, taking pictures, taking multiple pictures; better at taking pictures under low lighting situations by using higher ISO speeds (no graininess); offer more professional control over light, depth of field, responsiveness. And of course they cost more.
Digital SLR cameras are usually larger and heavier than point and shoot models, meaning you probably won't always have your camera ready in your pocket or purse when a photo opportunity comes along (SLRs are the type you might wear around your neck with a strap, you don't carry one in your pocket!). The big advantage that Digital SLRs have over standard film SLRs are the quick feedback you get by being able to view your shot on the LCD screen after taking it, and the fact that you no longer need to buy or develop film - take 10,000 pictures, doesn't cost you anything extra.
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