SLR camera

Yes, I have two DSLR cameras and one film SLR camera. I also own a handful of point and shoot cameras (both film and digital). The main difference is that a DSLR has changeable lenses. You can attach a macro lens for macro photography, a wide angle lens to shoot landscapes, a telephoto lens to shoot far away, etc. Basically, you aren't limited to the lens that is attached to your camera. With a point and shoot camera, it comes with one lens and that is the only lens you can use. Additionally, DSLRs have a larger, much more powerful image sensor. This means that you will have higher quality images with a DSLR with more detail, color depth, and dynamic range... as well as less noise and grain! A DSLR allows you to have full manual controls. You can choose what aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, etc. to use. You can even manually focus. However, DSLRs also have auto controls that you can use as well! DSLRs are made out of a more sturdier material, so they're tougher, stronger and tend to last a lot longer than point and shoot cameras. Many of the higher-end DSLR models are even weather resistant! Another great benefit of DSLR cameras is that there's no shutter lag. As soon as you press the shutter button, it takes the picture. Newer point and shoot models are having less and less shutterlag, but it still doesn't compare to the response time of a DSLR. Because DSLRs are faster and respond quicker, you can take more pictures in a shorter amount of time than you can with a point and shoot. DSLRs tend to be more expensive. But they range in price. You can buy a good entry level DSLR for under $500. But you can spend thousands and thousands of dollars for a good professional high end DSLR. Point and shoots are a lot smaller and compact. So many photographers that shoot with DSLRs also have a point and shoot for times when carrying around a big DSLR isn't practical or convenient! What you've heard about only professionals using DSLRs isn't true! Most all professionals will use a DSLR, but many amateur photographers and hobbyists use DSLRs as well! Often parents will buy DSLRs to take photos of their kids because the quality of the images are just so much better.

Most Digital SLR Cameras have a better and larger processor in them. They are a much quicker shutter release time or lag time. I have a basic DSLR camera, Canon Rebel Xt, and it is a much better camera than a point and shoot. It offers many advantages over the point and shoot. For one thing when I take the camera out of the case and turn it on it is ready to take a picture when it gets to my eye. I can shoot a burst of 9 shots at 2.3 FPS. I can take shots in low light using a high ISO (1600) with almost no noise. Many people who want more control over their photos will use a DSLR. For the cost they are a better value than a point and shoot when you consider the durability and the range of control you have. If you do a lot of photography and want to be creative you might want to consier a DSLR.

I have an SLR camera and a point and shoot. There are many differences between the two from how it works to the way the pictures are saved to the manual settings to the ability to switch lenses. I am not a professional, but I would like to become one and that is why I bought my SLR a couple months ago. I know plenty of people who have an SLR that are not professionals though. If you want more control over your pictures, you should get an SLR, but there is a lot to learn before you will be able to use it to its full potential.