I want to become a professional photographer but I am just getting started - I have a really nice Point & shoot camera that has tons of great features - I paid around $ 500 for it and it takes amazing photos - Well I have something to do with that as well -ha ha
But everyone tells me now that to be professional I need a DSLR
Is that true ? And what exactly is the differences between DSLR's & Point & Shoots ?
What does DSLR stand for Exactly and why are they sooooo freakin expensive and you still need to buy better lenses for them ?
Where can I find a good DSLR for cheap ? If it exsists -LOL
Best answer:
Answer by tgpdagaz
The point and shoot is really a DSLR made simple so everybody can use it. They have great features and can be used as a everyday camera.
DSLR = Digital Single Lense Reflex. These are usually your more top of the line digital cameras that have interchangeable lenses. They also give you more freedom on adjustable settings. All pro photorgraphers are using DSLR now. They are more expenses because they are usually of a much much higher quality camera
What do you think? Answer below!
DSLR means Digital Single Lens Reflex. The original SLR cameras used film, and were the mainstay in professional and enthusiast photography for the last 50 years. The main thing about them is that when you are looking in the viewfinder, you actually see what the lens sees just before you release the shutter. Then upon releasing the shutter, a mirror moves out of the way, the image is focused on the digital sensor. Then the mirror moves back into place and again you can see the image in the viewfinder. So for that split second when the image is being recorded, you can't actually see through the viewfinder.
ReplyDeleteThe reason they are expensive is that there are sophisticated mechanical bits in there to make all of this work, and they must be aligned very carefully. Also, the sensor in these cameras is usually much larger than the sensors found in P&S cameras.
Because of this design, SLR cameras can take a wide range of lenses and accessories, and no matter what you put on the camera, you'll still be able to see what the camera sees when you look through the finder.
Point and shoot cameras are not nearly as sophisticated mechanically, and are not nearly as flexible with lenses and other accessories. The sensors are smaller, so the image quality suffers.
DSLR= digital single reflex camera all it means you can interchange lenses on the camera.On your point and shoot camera you can't.DSLR cameras are usually better and you can control all the functions yourself were on compact cameras you can't.www.dpreview.com can help you allot.It helped me.Read up and learn much more before you buy.I sell cameras for nine years now.I can still learn allot.Good luck on your choice.
ReplyDeleteAs stated SLR-Single Lense Reflex.
ReplyDeleteWhat you see in the viewfinder is what the camera is seeing.
In point and shoot, the view finder is slightly off so the image that you'll take is not exactly what the camera sees.
Advantage of SLR cameras are the interchangeable lenses.
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The good thing about the lense prices is that there are good companies that make compatible lenses.
Most SLR cameras, if not all, come with a stock lense. Unless part of deal from the store. You would need to buy other lenses for other things. such as wide angle or telephoto.
Your camera can still be handy, taking preliminary shots and even right now, playing with composition.