Digital SLR Cameras – How to Know Which is Right for You
You will see a lot more compact digital compact cameras in everyday use as against digital SLR cameras as historically, the SLR versions have been much more expensive.
Like the cellphone, the compact digital camera is now something most people carry around with them everyday. Not so the digital SLR which has always been a rarity unless you happened to know a professional photographer.
Not before time, due to market forces, you can now buy a digital SLR for around the same money as a top-end compact and whilst this has made them affordable to a whole new section of society, many folks are not sure quite how good these SLR's are.
A key advantage of a digital SLR is speed when compared to a compact. The simple reason for the greater SLR speed is it's mechanical operation whereas a compact uses electronics for the same function.
There's a device called a shutter that sits in front of the digital SLR sensor, blocking it from light.When you take a photo, the shutter (made up of two curtains) opens and closes.
Compact cameras do not use a shutter, in it's place the digital sensor is electronically activated whenever a photo is taken.
The mechanical shutter has a massive advantage because there is no time lag between you pressing the button and the shutter opening to take the snap, it is instant, unlike with compact cameras where there is a significant delay between the two actions - and how many times has that delay meant you've missed the perfect shot?
There is now much more choice in digital SLR cameras as major suppliers like Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc. bring better, ever more functional cameras to the market place, that it is no easy matter picking the right SLR for you.
The main points to consider when making your choice should start with an appreciation of what it is you most want to photograph. Then work out which available cameras have the necessary functions to help you achieve this. Of your now shortened list, get further info and customer testimonials on each of the cameras. By now you should have a very small list, at this point you should do a price and package comparison and go with the camera that now offers you the best value.
The best reasons for using these kind of steps is that it will give you peace of mind that you have done your own research and only you know what is best for you so you won't get under or over sold a camera as you know exactly what you want. By the time you get to pricing, their will only be very few cameras left to compare so less time wasted and confusion caused and you can be confident that you've got the right camera at the right price and also that it will capture the photos you want for many years.
My personal recommendation is to look at the series of Canon Rebel digital cameras. Check out any bestsellers list and they are usually at the top for styling, functionality and value for money.
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