2006-12-27 16:04:51 · 2 answers · asked by Fancy_shit 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
1) Because you really get to see what the lens sees, even in low light and difficult conditions.
2) Because the lens is manufactured to a higher optical standard. They are generally physically bigger and catch more light as well as being a higher quality construction.
It's no accident that professionals use them. If I could get a single camera/lens combination that could shoot everything I would buy it, but for now I will stick to changing lenses on my DSLR.
2006-12-27 21:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is.
If you are talking about a 35mm SLR, then the only advantage is you can make VERY LARGE prints.
If you are talking about a digital SLR, then there are a multitude of reasons why it's better.
The biggest advantage is interchangeable lenses. Nikon and Canon in particular have more lenses available to them because they take the same lenses as the old 35mm cameras which have been around for many years. So there are literally hundreds of lenses available.
An SLR camera assumes that the user has some expertise, so it offers many more shooting options and over-rides than a digital fixed lens camera.
2006-12-28 00:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by Garry H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋