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Digital SLR Cameras vs P&S Digital Camera

The main difference between Digital SLR Cameras and standard point-and-shoot digital cameras is how the imaging mechanism works. Digital SLR Cameras use an optical viewfinder and shuttered mirror to compose shots. The light floods into the camera body and onto the sensor all at once as the mirror quickly lifts out of the way.

There is usually an LCD display on the back of Digital SLR Cameras, useful for reviewing your shots, accessing features or changing your settings. Until recently, you couldn't use the LCD to compose your shots on a Digital SLR Camera. For film SLR users, this convenient feature wouldn't really be missed, since you would be familiar with using the optical viewfinder to compose shots on film cameras. Though not yet commonplace, some new Digital SLR Camera models will let you compose your shots using the LCD, which is a real help when getting your eye to the viewfinder just isn't possible. Expect more models to offer this feature in the future.

Digital SLR Camera sensors are much larger than the ones on point-and-shoot digital cameras. A point-and-shoot digital camera's sensor is usually in the range of about 5mm x 7mm (for a 5MP camera). A Digital SLR Camera sensor is more in the order of 35mm x 24mm, giving you far more sensitivity and better image quality. You also get lower visual noise, which is great when shooting in low light situations or when you set the ISO to the upper end of its range. Some Digital SLR Cameras can shoot at an ISO of up to 6400, which gives you phenomenal performance for high-speed action or very low light.

You will also notice that Digital SLR Cameras start with more megapixels than standard digital cameras. For serious photographers, the ability to blow up or crop images with no image quality loss is crucial. The greater resolution makes it possible.
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Pentax ist DL SLR 61MP Digital Camera w Lens kit
Pentax ist DL SLR 61MP Digital Camera w Lens kit
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Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera Body Kit with 1yr Warranty
Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera Body Kit with 1yr Warranty
Paypal   US $249.50
NIKON D40 61MP DIGITAL SLR CAMERA 18 55MM LENS4GB KIT
NIKON D40 61MP DIGITAL SLR CAMERA 18 55MM LENS4GB KIT
Paypal   US $404.95
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Digital SLR Camera 8GB More
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Digital SLR Camera 8GB More
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NIB Canon Rebel XTi SLR Digital Camera 2GB CF Card
NIB Canon Rebel XTi SLR Digital Camera 2GB CF Card
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Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera 2 Nikon Lens 4GB Sandisk
Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera 2 Nikon Lens 4GB Sandisk
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CANON EOS 30D DIGITAL SLR CAMERA BODY 3 Year Warranty
CANON EOS 30D DIGITAL SLR CAMERA BODY 3 Year Warranty
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Nikon D40x Digital SLR Camera Body Kit 1yr USA Warranty
Nikon D40x Digital SLR Camera Body Kit 1yr USA Warranty
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Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera Body 24 120 VR 16GB
Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera Body 24 120 VR 16GB
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NEW CANON DIG REB XSI 122MP Rebel Digital SLR Camera
NEW CANON DIG REB XSI 122MP Rebel Digital SLR Camera
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Why buy a Digital SLR Camera?

Performance and image quality aside, there are plenty of other good reasons to consider a Digital SLR Camera.

Manual control - You get an amazing amount of manual control with most Digital SLR Cameras, including zoom, aperture, depth of field and exposure control. You can determine exactly how your shots will look, and you'll be able to experiment and create stunning visual effects.

Metering - Metering tells you how your camera uses the available light. Many Digital SLR Camera models offer sophisticated multi-point metering so you can tailor your exposure to suit the light that's actually in front of you.

Focus - Multi-point autofocus means your shots will look great if you decide to let the Digital SLR Camera do the work.

Swappable lenses - Digital SLR Cameras, like their film counterparts, can take advantage of swappable lenses. While many of us can feel perfectly fulfilled with only one multi-purpose lens, for others, there is a real need to be able to use telephoto, wide-angle, fish-eye, extreme close-up macro and other lenses and filters.

Digital SLR Cameras are designed to work with a variety of lenses and filters, so be sure to check whether or not the price includes a lens or if it's just for the camera body. If you already have several lenses for your film SLR camera, you may be able to use them with your Digital SLR Camera, but be sure they're compatible. If you stick with the same manufacturer as your film SLR, you should be fine.

If you're concerned about exposing the camera body while swapping lenses, some models include technologies to make sure dust doesn't collect on the mirror or sensor.