Slr Digital
Capture The Moment With SLR Digital Cameras
SLR digital cameras have taken the world of photography by storm, with many “prosumer” models rivaling all but the very best of the old-fashioned film-based designs. Today’s offerings are simple enough to use for point-and-shoot newbies who have the money to spend on these generally expensive cameras, but are chock full of the advanced features demanded by professionals for fine-tuning and even on-the-fly image editing. While important distinctions still remain between the class of SLR digital cameras and those falling under other categories, the dividing line has become greatly blurred with each new product cycle and business quarter. Overlaps abound, to the point where the age-old debate between SLRs and “P&Ses;” may no longer be valid.
Digital SLR cameras are certainly more affordable than ever before, with the least expensive models available for only a thousand dollars. Though such cameras are vastly downgraded in terms of their feature sets, they are still recognizably SLRs due to what features still remain on board! But technological advances will surely continue to level the playing field until a typical camera will be capable of a typical set of tasks, broad in the scope of abilities and “deep” in the quality of their performance.
So is it worthwhile to continue paying premium prices for the SLR label? As a mid-level consumer who needs more than a point-and-shoot but isn’t likely to do a lot of fancy features such as built-in image manipulation, what should the choice be?
Whatever you’re comfortable with. It’s easy to try out a camera in the store before committing money towards purchasing it, and even then many retailers these days still offer fairly generous return policies that in effect allow you to rent the camera for just fifteen percent of its retail value so long as you return everything in mint condition within the month (also known as the “restocking fee” on “store returns”).
Start with a consideration of what you’ll actually be using the camera for. Do you seriously want to compose award-winning shots – or would a thin, lightweight P&S serve you much better? And even within the class of P&Ses;, you’ll have to choose between factors such as optical zoom, shutter speeds, and other technical criteria to ensure a camera that truly meets your needs. One of the remaining characteristics of digital SLR cameras is that they still tend to be bulkier, seeing how they are jam-packed with the kind of advanced electronics unavailable to simple P&Ses;.
About the Author
Written by Paul Wise, who has used
SLR digital cameras
, recommends Go4Cameras.com for
digital SLR cameras
and other photography equipment.
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Professional 0.45x Wide Angle Macro +10x For Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras 58mm $28.99 |
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PENTAX Padded Camera Case for 35mm SLR or Digital DSLR $22.00 |
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Sony Alpha SLT-A33 14.2 MP Digital SLR Body – OPEN BOX $509.99 |
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Sony 50mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR NEW $448.00 |
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Sony SAL-20TC 2.0x Teleconverter Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera NEW $548.00 |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-L10 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera & PANASONIC AF 14-50mm LENS $795.00 |
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TRIPOD Camera Digital SLR Cameras or Camcorder, Max Height 102cm $48.86 |
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New DC Coupler for Canon DR-E8 DRE8 ACK-E8 EOS Rebel T2i 600d Digital SLR Camera $10.95 |
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Camera Bag Pouch Shoulder Case NIKON D Digital SLR Cameras or Camcorder $48.86 |
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PCPhoto Digital SLR Handbook, Revised & Updated (A Lar $1.58 |
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Charger for Sony Alpha A100 DSLR-A100 DSLR-A100W DSLR-A100K Digital SLR Camera $8.96 |
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Pentax *ist D 6.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black $350.00 |
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New Canon EOS Rebel T3i 600D KIT Digital SLR Camera 18-55mm 55-250mm IS II Lens $839.95 |
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera Ef-s 18-55mm & Battery Grip $499.99 |
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 400D 10.1 MP / SLR Camera / 18-55mm & 55-250 Zoom $321.61 |
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Nikon D300S 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $1,050.00 |
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Konica Minolta MAXXUM Dynax 5D D5D Digital SLR Parts Shutter Flash Housing LCD $25.00 |
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Camera Armor Nikon D2x D2xs Digital SLR Rubber Case NEW $0.99 |
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LP-E8 Charger For Canon EOS 550D 600D Digital Rebel T3i T2i Digital SLR Camera $9.00 |
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CANON DIGITAL SLR CAMERA & LENS BLOWER CLEANING KIT NEW $6.45 |
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT / 350D 8.0 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black 2 Batteries $142.50 |
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Canon EOS 50D 15.1 MP Digital SLR Camera $580.00 |
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Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ EF-S 18-55mm IS Le $232.50 |
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Sony α (alpha) A330 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body only) $239.00 |
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Nikon D300 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera – (Body Only) with Nikon Leather Grip $641.00 |
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Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS… $385.00 |
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CANON EOS 50D 15.1MP DIGITAL SLR CAMERA /USED/$1 $560.00 |
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BC-VM10 Charger for Sony NP-FM500H Alpha DSLR-A550 DSLR-A550L Digital SLR Camera $8.98 |
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D 15.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS… $300.00 |
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Ape Case ACPRO1900 Professional Digital SLR Backpack and Laptop Case $36.00 |
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2X Telephoto lens for Canon EOS 400D Digital slr $29.99 |
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Canon EOS 7D 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ IS 28-135mm Lens) $1,325.00 |
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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) low shutter count $1,388.00 |
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Nikon D90 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera (VR 18-105mm + AF-S 35mm Lens) ACCESSORIES $1,399.00 |
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR + 18-55mm IS Lens NEW $646.82 |
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Camera Armor Nikon D200 Digital SLR Body Rubber Case $0.99 |
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Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) $349.99 |
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Nikon D100 6.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $110.00 |
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MH-23 Battery CHARGER for NIKON EN-EL9 D40 Digital SLR $9.00 |
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PS-BCS-1 BLS-1 Battery Charger for OLYMPUS Evolt E-450 E450 Digital SLR Camera $8.99 |
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Deluxe LED Video Light + Video Stabilizer Kit For Nikon D300s Digital SLR Camera $69.95 |
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Deluxe LED Video Light + Video Stabilizer Kit For Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera $69.95 |
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Deluxe LED Video Light + Video Stabilizer Kit For Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera $69.95 |
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TTL Dedicated Flash for SONY Alpha Digital SLR w/Zoom, Bounce, Swivel Head $69.95 |
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cam $250.00 |
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Camera Armor Nikon D80 Digital SLR Body Rubber Case NEW $0.99 |
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CANON DIGITAL SLR CAMERA CLEANING KIT NEW + AIR DUSTER $6.45 |
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CANON DIGITAL SLR CAMERA & LENS BLOWER CLEANING KIT NEW $8.54 |
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Pentax SMC P-D FA 100 mm F/2.8 Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras $579.99 |
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Canon EOS 20D 8.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black With Battery Grip.. $147.50 |
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Hoodman Hoodcap for the Nikon D-3 /D-3X Pro Digital SLR Camera #HCAPD3 $24.99 |
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20 PIECE LOT Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens $959.95 |
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Canon EOS 7D 18.0 MP Digital SLR (Kit w/ EF 28-135mm IS USM Lens) extras! $1,300.00 |
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Padded Neoprene Neck Strap MQ-NS3 for Digital SLR Camera $9.99 |
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TELEPHOTO & WIDE ANGLE FOR CANON DIGITAL CAMERA SLR $33.24 |
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*MINT* Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR Camera w/ EF-S 18-55mm Lens DSLR $399.00 |
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Sony α (alpha) NEX-5N 16.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Silver (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) $750.00 |
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Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS… $270.06 |
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Remote Shutter Release Cord f/ Nikon D300/D200/D2x/D3/D700 Digital SLR Cameras $0.99 |
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Nikon D40 6.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ 2 BATTERIES & 18-55mm Lens) $217.50 |
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Len $346.99 |
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Kodak DCS Pro 14n 13.9 MP Digital SLR Camera Black BUNDLE! Sigma 28-105mm LENS! $500.00 |
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Pro 0.45x Wide Angle Lens for Canon EOS 1000D Digital Rebel XS i 58mm SLR Camera $28.99 |
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Camouflage Neoprene Fitted Case PCB3 for Digital SLR Cameras with Standard Lens $16.99 |
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Camera Armor Canon Rebel XTi Digital SLR Rubber Case $0.99 |
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Camera Bag Case for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS SX30 SX20 SX10 IS SLR_Style Digital $6.10 |
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Kit Lens (18-55) w/ Black Pentax K-x kx 12.4 MP Digital SLR Camera, w/ Box $369.90 |
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Sony α (alpha) A100 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $77.00 |
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $1,525.00 |
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0 MP Digital SLR Camera w/ Lens $222.22 |
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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7 MP Digital SLR $1,058.00 |
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Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS… $234.50 |
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Camera Armor Pentax K10D K20D Digital SLR Rubber Case $0.99 |
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ EF-S 18-55 $447.42 |
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel / 300D 6.3 MP Digital SLR Camera – Metallic gray (Body O $155.00 |
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 400D 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/… $301.01 |
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Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ AF-S DX 18-55mm VR Lens) $469.95 |
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NEW Mitsuba HD-505 Digital SLR Camera Battery Charger $23.95 |
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Pro Camera Rain Waterproof Cover Coat for Digital SLR $14.99 |
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Pentax K-x 12.9 MP Digital SLR Camera – White (Body Only) $305.01 |
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Nikon D3100 14.2 MP Digital SLR Camera (Kit w/ 18-55mm) $699.99 |
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Nikon D2X 12.4 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $899.95 |
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Leather Camera Case Bag Cover for Nikon SLR D90 D90 Digital Camera Brown $22.99 |
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Leather Camera Case Bag Cover for Nikon SLR D90 D 900 Digital Camera Black $22.99 |
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Leather Camera Case Bag Cover for Nikon SLR D5100 D5100 Digital Camera Brown $23.95 |
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Leather Camera Case Bag Cover for Nikon SLR D5100 D5100 Digital Camera Black $23.95 |
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Leather Camera Case Bag Cover for Nikon SLR D3100 D3100 Digital Camera Brown $24.95 |
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Leather Camera Case Bag Cover for Nikon SLR D3100 D3100 Digital Camera Black $24.95 |
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Digital Camera Bag for Canon DSLR/SLR 1000D~350D EOS 7D $74.99 |
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Nikon D5100 16.2 MP Digital SLR Camera (Kit w/ 18-55mm) $899.99 |
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Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ AF-S DX 18-55mm VR Lens) $300.00 |
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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $1,700.00 |
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New Herringbone Digital SLR Camera shoulder Bag padded (Beige) $24.60 |
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Nikon D40 6.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) $202.50 |
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Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera VR18-55 lens nice $277.17 |
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Nikon D50 6.1 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Kit w/ AF-S DX 18-55mm Lens) $172.50 |
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Canon EOS 40D 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Includes 3 x 2GB CF Cards $285.00 |
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Nikon D90 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $426.00 |
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Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (w/ AF-S DX 18-55mm VR Lens) $265.00 |
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Nikon D80 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera – Black (Body Only) $204.50 |
