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Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera became more affordable with the introduction of the consumer 6 mega pixel Canon 300D or Rebel XT back in 2003 - 2004. A few months later, Nikon introduced the Nikon D70 and went a step further with better performance. As of February 2005, Canon brought out a new a new model called the Canon 350D or Digital Rebel XT (depending on where you live) and increased its resolution from 6 to 8 mega pixel. In April 2005, Nikon announced two new cameras, the first is an affordable 6 mega pixel digital SLR called the Nikon D50 and the second is an upgrade of the Nikon D70 called the D70s. (Refer to below for more details or visit the Nikon section for reviews). A firmware upgrade for the Nikon D70 can be obtained here. Just recently, Konica Minolta has also released their entry model Digital SLR called the Dynax / Maxxum 5D. Now we're just waiting for Canon to announce their 30D sometime this year.
In the meantime why not check out latest reviews on the Canon 350D or Digital Rebel XT and other Canon SLR in the Canon section. Although the increase in resolution from 6 to 8 is minor (refer to my comments on Mega pixels), both allow you to print images greater than A3 size. Also check out the side by side comparison between the new Canon 350D / XT versus the Nikon D70 and the Canon 20D versus the Canon 350D / XT in the Digital SLR comparison section. For reviews on Nikon Digital SLR cameras visit the Nikon section.
This website provides valuable free links to many useful reviews on digital SLR cameras (including niche websites). It helps you find all the information you require any Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) - camera as well as just digital cameras. Although Dpreview.com is the largest and most comprehensive website on digital camera information, there are other niche websites that are even more valuable. By using this website, you will get all my links and information from various sources and therefore save time and effort on finding the information required to make your purchase. As I love reading reviews on digital SLR, my aim is to provide as many useful links to all the relevant information you need to make your decision on purchasing your digital SLR camera.
Note: Since I'm not a professional photographer and cannot afford an expensive professional digital SLR camera, my focus was towards the affordable consumer - semi professional models. It took me 12 months of intense research to decide which digital SLR camera was suitable for myself. This website is the result of my endless search to find the most valuable information available on digital SLR camera on the internet.
Some of the important points for deciding which digital SLR camera to purchase are:
Digital SLR Camera versus a compact digital camera
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. Use this site to find the latest news, articles, information and links to Digital SLR Camera.
