SLR cameras???

Question

Can some one tell me exact what they mean by an SLR camera type?? Thank you for your time..I need a very good camera thats user friendly, how am i suppose to know what i need?...Take care...

Answer 1

An SLR camera is not the sort of camera that someone who is new to cameras or photography would use.
You would probably be better off with a compact digital camera first...but one which also has manual controls (so you can learn how to adjust and use various settings etc) and once you have mastered that and your photography skills have grown...then you could look at a digital SLR camera.
For now, look at a camera with maybe between 6-8 Megapixels and one with optical zoom of 3X, 4X or more.

Answer 2

If you are looking for a DSLR, get a Nikon D50. It has a few "consumer friendly" automatic modes that make it very easy to use, but still offers total photographic control when you are ready to take charge. Get a "decent" lens, such as their Nikkor AF-S 18-70 f/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens and not the "kit" lens. This pair will cost you less than $1,000 and you will be very happy with it. If you want more lenses for the same money, you can get this camera with two "kit" lenses that are decent, but not as good for the long haul as the one I mentioned. When you are ready to add lenses, the sky is the limit with Nikon. Get a 1 GB memory card, such as the Sandisk "Ultra" for decent write speed. You can get these in the $30 range. An "Extreme" is faster, but I doubt anyone would notice the difference except a pro.

Someone else wil undoubtedly recommend a similar Canon camera and I will not dispute that choice. I know Nikons and someone else knows Canons. Both are excellent cameras and you will never outgrow their system offerings.

Answer 3

A compact digital camera is commony comprehend as a factor and shoot. And it is exactly that. it is meant to be compact so which you will factor it and shoot it with out doing something. An SLR has each and all the flaws anybody pronounced by way of fact it supply the photographer the potential to establish the digital camera in a thank you to apply their potential and expertise to realize the main suitable shot, by placing apart or exaggerating a area in the scene. as an occasion I observed one the place a white horse stands out over a stormy container. The photographer over uncovered the action picture slightly to make the pony lots brighter than the sector. If he did it with a compact, the computerized meter in the digital camera might have made the filed lighter and the pony darker, night out at a monotonous gray. it could have additionally centred on the grass, leaving the pony out of concentration.

Answer 4

Viewing the photo from the lens rather than viewing the photo from the viewfinder. Therefore, the SLR camera shows exactly what you will see in the photo.

Answer 5

SLR = Single Lens Reflex - you see through the lens and NOT a separate (optical or electronic) viewfinder. Kind of what you see is what you get (optical side viewfinder have the parallax error).

check this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-lens_reflex_camera

The new digital SLR could be named user friendly. Try Canon Rebel XTi (40D) with standard lens or much better lens Canon EF 17-85 mm IS USM.

Answer 6

SLR: single lens reflex, Make sure you research camera's before you go to buy one. Most stores like Wal-Mart and similar stores could answer this question.

Answer 7

SLR stands for single lens reflex camera, there is digital film many formats i recomend cannon eos series great cams not to exp and you can enter change lens from your 35 mm and digital body....look n2 he 35 mil rebel and the digital rebel

Answer 8

(Single Lens Reflex) A camera that uses the same lens for viewing and shooting. A mirror reflects the image from the lens to the viewfinder.

Answer 9

Agreed w/ Dr Sam.

I'm just a hobby guy. I bought a Nikon D50 and I love it. It will do everything you need for great pictures. When the camera is in Auto or monkey mode, just look, zoom and shoot. No focus delay.

Go to http://www.bhphotovideo.com and buy the kit (body + lens) or visit your local shop if you need more help.

PS Dr. Sam, nice pic... just had #19 re-root-canal. Ohhhh where's the advil.

Answer 10

I recently asked people to give their opinions on the best cameras in their respective classes. Here's how they responded.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgkSHPeEubLDfTKHEMFVd7jsy6IX?qid=20061018170433AArn2Zr

Several D50 and D80 recommendations. But remember, if those are out of your price range, there are several film SLRs available for a fraction of the cost.