by: Virginia Wong
Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras are excellent cameras that
produce clearer, sharper and more colourful images than most point and
shoot digital cameras available. With prices falling rapidly, they are now
more affordable then ever. With the price gap between an entry model
digital SLR camera and the most expensive compact digital camera
narrowing; the question is. do I spend the extra money and get a Digital
SLR camera? or save a few hundred dollars and purchase the best digital
compact camera.
Well, it really depends on your budget; however if you do spend the extra
money, here's what you get:
In addition to the price falls in the Digital SLR models, the performance
on these cameras has increased year on year with the latest Digital SLR
cameras being quicker and faster than ever before. They have improved to
such an extent that power up or start-up time is near instantaneous with
virtually no lag time. .Lag time is the time between you pressing the
shutter release button and the camera actually taking the shot.. This
delay can vary quite a bit between different camera models and it is one
of the biggest drawbacks compared to a compact digital camera. The latest
digital SLR cameras have virtually no lag times and react in the same way
as conventional film cameras, even in burst mode. Compact digital cameras
are catching up; however the difference is still significant. A lag time
of ~0.5 seconds can result in you missing the heartbeat of the moment and
hence that potential great picture.
Digital SLR camera also has a larger sensor versus a smaller sensor in a
compact digital camera. This equates to higher sensitivity and less noise
and results in the camera taking clearer pictures in low light. (They also
have better autofocus speed in low light as well). A measure of
sensitivity in a digital camera is ISO and a typical ISO range for a
Digital SLR camera varies from ISO 100 . 1600 with the latter being more
sensitive. The ISO range for a compact digital camera varies from ISO 50 .
400. In summary, the higher the ISO rating, the greater the sensitivity
and the better the photo can be taken in low light.
The Digital SLR cameras have a much longer battery life due to the limited
use of the LCD screen. Please note, that as the LCD screen is only used
for viewing the image, the battery life of a digital SLR can allow up to
2000 shots per charge in some cameras compared to 500 for a good point and
shoot digital camera.
Digital SLR cameras also allow you to interchange lens such as adding a
zoom or macro lens when required.
On the negative side of a Digital SLR camera; they are usually larger and
heavier than compact digital cameras, the image cannot be previewed on the
LCD screen prior taking the picture. If you really require the image to be
viewed on the LCD prior to taking the picture, there are third party
manufacturers that produce LCD screens that attaches to the viewfinder and
allow the scene to be view just like a compact digital camera. The other
drawback is the inability to take videos and finally, lenses are expensive
with the majority costing more than the camera itself.
Although compact digital cameras cannot compete on features with a Digital
SLR camera, they are great value, have the ability to take videos and are
portable. If you have decided to purchase a Digital SLR camera I recommend
you visit other websites which has Information on Digital Camera and
compare the features. If you are still undecided, purchase both.
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