can i go into complete "newb" mode for a sec?
 

what is the difference between a regular digital camera, and an SLR?

what does SLR stand for?


i know its stupid question so flame if you like, am just curious and dont know too much about the subject.


thanks

SLR is a camera body which can take detachable lenses.

A standard point and shoot is a one piece deal, usually with a bit of a zoom built in.

slr = for leet only.

SLR is single lens reflex - which means that when you look thru the viewfinder you are actually looking thru the optics in the lens - straight thru the lens. Digital cameras usually dont allow you to look thru the lens unless you buy the top of the line Nikon, Cannon and a few others.

so i guess i dont go for the SLR unless i plan on using other lenses, right?


do companies ofter both the SLR model and the other? And if so, is there usually a price difference to get the SLR model?

thanks.

Sweet, I knew that. I think.

SLR stands for single-lens reflex. That basically means that there is an angled mirror inside the camera blocking the film (or in a digital's case, the censor).

When you look through the view finder, the image you see is reflected off of the mirror through the lens so you're seeing exactly what the censor will see. When you press the shutter release, the mirror snaps out of the way letting the image hit the censor.

If you take a look at a standard point and shoot, the view finder is a seperate little lens. So what you see through it may not be exactly what the censor will see, especially at close range.

Not necessarily, SLR's are generally higher end and the lenses you can purchase are usually of better quality. In addition, SLR's are typically faster. If I really want to get crazy with my Cannon 10D, I can snap off 300 or so pictures in about 10 minutes. With my Nikon 990, I'm lucky if I can shoot 60 in that length of time.

Topic: can i go into complete "newb" mode for a sec?


Do you have another mode?

Digital SLRs (DSLRs) usually have a larger sensor compared to compact digitals, which means better image quality (less noise and artifacts).

For example, the output from a Canon 300D SLR (6MP) is superior to the output from a Canon Pro1 compact/zoom (8MP). More megapixels doesn't always equal better quality.

If you want to take pics to put on your desktop or send to friends the difference doesn't really matter. If you want to print out posters, then it may be more relevant. :)

I wanna know who said your not a newb anymore...

This is a fucking outrage!

Who said that shit?

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