Introduction to Digital SLR Cameras

Today, more and more people are getting to find the best way to capture about what they see, or what they want to tell others. We love to use our eyes.

We use our eyes to see what is around us. These days, people want to describe what she/he saw, whether these are good or bad. And one of the ways is to use the cameras.I don’t want to talk further about what the camera is. Directly, to the subject, just what is an SLR camera ?

SLR (or nowadays we called DSLR) is an acronym for Digital Single Lens Reflex. DSLR camera were tools made by major camera industries and used by proffessional photographers. This type of camera, typically using mirrors to reflect light into up into the eye piece or the viewfinder. Thus, a photographer can make like what and how the photo or image will be created. In addition, with the SLR cameras have flexibility in changing the lens. Therefore, this camera can be used according to the needs of photographers, for long-distance telephoto or close-up and macro photography.

camera A DSLR or Digital SLR camera is dependent on lenses and mirror and their optical capabilities. However a DSLR camera uses light sensor chips and digital memory cards instead of films, basically a computerized version of the abovementioned camera.

DSLRs use interchangeable lenses for better resolution and flexibility.
Picture(s) you take usingDSLRs is usually crisper, cleaner and fine upon reproduction.
DSLRs have a higher speed when it comes to focusing and taking pictures.
DSLRs perform better at low lighting conditions by using ISO speeds. These cameras have lesser granularity.
DSLRS provide more professional power over depth of field, light, and responsiveness.
DSLRs provide a more immediate feedback as they use digital chips or light sensing CCDs or CMOS that translate incoming light rays into digital pictures.
DSLRs cost higher than point and shoot models.
DSLRs are usually heavier than some point and shoot cameras.

The following list are examples of types of Digital SLR cameras.

Some sample DSLR models are listed below:

Prosumer models:

•   Canon EOS 10D
•   Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
•   Nikon D40
•   Nikon D60
•   Nikon D70s
•   Nikon D90
•   Pentax *ist DS

Professional Models:
•   Canon EOS 1D Mark III
•   Canon EOS 20D
•   Fuji Finepix S3 Pro
•   Nikon D2x

Who actually needs this DSLR camera? Anyone wants to have crisper and clearer pictures—be it a hobbyist or a professional photographer can opt for a DSLR model. Anyone who will not bother carrying bigger cameras on trips in order to bring back topnotch photos can make use of DSLRs.

Like all electronic and computerized gadgets, digital models tend to get cheaper yet better over time. For sure, DSLRs will eventually migrate down to consumer cameras: ability to take bursts of 10 frames in a few seconds, quick response time, higher resolution image sensors, and accurate auto-focus, among others.

The only thing that will remain constant is the laws of optics—you will not get the same results from a finger-nail sized lens as with larger lenses used by professional users. Furthermore, the fact that people do not have enough money all the time remains the same through time.

If you plan to take photography as a profession, practice shooting some shots using prosumers models and consider budget and quality of lenses before you say, “Happy photo hunting”!