DSLR Digital Camera

Some digital camera these days are being touted as DSLRs because you have ‘through lens viewing’ but they are not true DSLR’s - (Digital, Single, Lens, Reflex). This does not necessarily make them a bad digital camera - but there is a distinction between them.

DSLR Strengths

Image Quality – DSLRs digital camera allows for larger pixel sizes - DSLRs are generally able to be used at a faster ISO which will lead to faster shutter speeds and less grain.

Adaptability – The ability to change lenses opens up a world of possibilities for photographers. DSLR can be fitted with many high quality lenses ranging from wide angle to super long focal lengths depending upon photographing. a DSLR digital camera can be adapted to many different situations. It should be noted that when it comes to lenses that the diversity in quality of lenses is great. Image quality is impacted greatly by the quality of the lens you use.

Quality Optics - I hesitate to add this point DSLR digital camera lenses are larger (more glass can add to the quality) and many of them have many hours of time put into their manufacture (especially when you get into higher end lenses). I strongly advice DSLR buyers to buy the best quality lenses that they can afford. It it’s the difference between a high end lens on a medium range camera and a medium range lens on a high end digital camera.


DSLR Weaknesses

Size and Weight - the only reason I take my point and shoot digital camera out with me is on those occasions when I don’t want to lug my DSLR camera (and it’s lenses) around with me. DSLRs camera are heavy and sizeable and when you add a lens or two to your kit bag you can end up with quite the load!

Maintenance - if you’re going to use a DSLR digital camera with more than one lens is that every time you change lenses you run the risk of letting dust into your camera. Dust on an image sensor is a real annoyance as it will leave your images looking blotchy. Cleaning your image sensor is not a job for the faint hearted and most recommend that you get it done professionally (which of course costs).

Complexity - while DSLRs digital camera are designed for manual use this of course means you need to know how to use the tools that they give you. Some friends that have bought DSLRs digital camera in the past few months have told me that they were a little overwhelmed at first by the array of settings and features. The learning curve can be quite steep.