Digital Slr Cameras
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Photography
What's the difference between digital and SLR cameras?
What's the difference between a digital camera and an SLR camera? What are the advantages of a camera that can do both?
Nowadays, most SLR's are digital. You are probably really trying to compare 'compact' cameras with SLR's.
SLR stands for 'Single Lens Reflex', and it basically means that when you focus or frame a shot, you are looking through the actual lens that will take the picture, not just a dinky viewfinder pointing in approximately the right direction.
SLR cameras are bigger, faster and more flexible than compact cameras, and more expensive. You can get decent SLR for around $400-$500, good ones for around $1000, and the best for $5000 or more.
Part of the power of the SLR camera is their interchangable lens systems. You aren't stuck with the lens that came with your camera - you can buy different ones for different purposes (or just better quality / more features). If you buy a good lens you can keep it forever, and use it on your next camera. A compact digital camera you just have to throw away after a couple of years, because it's obsolete.
I have found Ken Rockwell's site to be a mine of information for people new to photography as well as experienced photographers. A good place to start is the link below.
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 Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode (Black) List Price: Sale Price: $499.00 You save: $50.00 (9%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours  |
 Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras List Price: Sale Price: $217.00 You save: $82.99 (28%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Nikon Starter Digital SLR Camera Case - Gadget Bag for D7000, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000, D60, & D40 + Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Sale Price: $29.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera Body & EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens with 75-300mm III Lens + 16GB Card + .45x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto Lenses + Battery + (2) Filters + Tripod + Accessory Kit Sale Price: $619.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras w/ 52mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter, Deluxe Bag, Lens Cap Keeper, Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Tri-fold Memory Card Wallet, USB 2.0 Card Reader Sale Price: $429.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Op/Tech 18" SLR Rainsleeve for Digital & Film Cameras with Lenses up to 7" Diameter, 18" Long List Price: Sale Price: $3.99 You save: $2.96 (43%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Protective Laurel Handbag Camera Bag with Padded Compartment and Adjustable Shoulder Strap for Nikon Digital SLR Camera Models D5100 D3100 D3000 D300S D5000 List Price: Sale Price: $16.99 You save: $28.00 (62%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens List Price: Sale Price: $546.95 You save: $102.05 (16%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
 Canon 2400 SLR Gadget Bag for EOS SLR Cameras List Price: Sale Price: $29.90 You save: $35.10 (54%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 GE Power Pro X500-BK 16 MP with 15 x Optical Zoom Digital Camera, Black List Price: Sale Price: $119.54 You save: $30.45 (20%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
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