What’s the difference between digital and SLR cameras?

5 Responses to “What’s the difference between digital and SLR cameras?”

1. badbadleroybrownSeptember 17th, 2009 at 2:05 am

   There actually isnt a difference, they’re just different things. SLR stands for single lens reflector and can be purchased as digital units, like the Canon 10D. "Digital" is a refernce to the media on which the picture is stored, as opposed to film…. So a given camera could potentially be both digital and SLR or neither…

   The primary difference between SLRs and other cameras is the view you see when taking a picture. SLRs look through the lens just as the picture will appear whereas other types of cameras often have "viewfinders" that slightly skew the view you see when lining up the picture.
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2. SilverMelindaSeptember 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   SLR means that when you look through the view finder, you’re actually seeing the picture you are going to take through the lens. Some cameras have a view finder that shows you close to what the picture is going to be, but SLR’s use mirrors to reflect the view from the lens, up to the view finder. Digital (as you probably know) just means it uses a memory card instead of film. The advantage to both is you’re seeing the EXACT image you are going to take, you can see the picture instantly, and you can delete picture that don’t turn out.
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3. MiddleAgeVetSeptember 17th, 2009 at 2:55 am

   I don’t think the question is correct. SLR refers to the design of how the image in the view finder comes from the same lens that will put the image on film or on the digital sensor. In other words there are SLR digital cameras. Do you want to know the difference between digital and film cameras or between SLR and non-SLR digital cameras?
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4. hangfireSeptember 17th, 2009 at 3:08 am

   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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   http://www.kenrockwell.com/tec.....ameras.htm

5. Hattie TanksonJuly 9th, 2011 at 6:54 pm

   I spent some time with this camera on PMA… and was incredibly impressed. Sony had a terrific demo station set upward, that allowed you to find out all the major functions… and all worked perfectly. Of all the hybrid cameras, this was my favorite. Hattie Tankson

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