SLR stand for Single Lens Reflex. IN layman terms it means that there is a mirror between the lans and the film that reflects the image back up to the veiwfinder. SLRs generally have removable lenses. If you take the lens off you will be able to see the mirror. Another clue as to whether it is an SLR is that the veiwfinder lines up with the center of the lens.
It stands for Single Lens Reflex
It is a type of camera that uses 1 lens.
A long time ago they used cameras with 2 lenses, 1 to see thru and 1 to take the picture with, but now they use cameras with 1 lens to do both.
As for the reflex part, a Reflex camera is known as a camera that uses mirrors to project the image so you can see it when you take it.
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Here is a question alot of people ask when buying cameras. Which should I buy..the "advanced" SLR or a Point and Shoot? Let's first address the "what do I use the camera for" aspect. If your looking for a camera to take family candids, vacations, just hit the button convience or everyday living I would suggest a point and shoot camera. That does not mean techno saviness not required either. All cameras require to a degree some techno learning, but just not as much needed with a point and shoot. Point and shoot cameras are created for convience...the camera to think for you and you hit the button to take the pic. Automatically it will focus, pick your shutter speed, pick your aperature, and if your still using film..will set your ISO film speed. This is done all automatically with a point and shoot, all you have to do is compose the shot and hit the button. Hence the name "Point and Shoot".
Now if your looking for control...now it is time to look at SLR cameras..Single Lens Reflex. This involves people looking to further Photography from plain ole candids to taking fine art. You need the control for instead of the camera thinking for you..you are thinking for it. Of course you have to remember the cost factor. With an SLR you will be buying camera body, many different types of interchangable lens for the body, filters, remote controller, tripod, hot shoe flash, etc. Yes it can get very costly. But in the end worth it and priceless.
Let's go over just some advantages and differences:
Point and Shoot
Camera Controlled
Fixed Lens with limitations on zoom
Need a 5 megapixel or better for prints larger than 8 x 10
ISO Film Speed limitations
Aperature and Shutter Limitations..small range
Viewing thru viewfinder exactly as naked eye sees not as lens sees*
Perfect for those quick shots of Grandma in the yard
Less techno lingo required
Most times all automatic including focus (*which u wont know thru looking thru the viewfinder until shot is developed)
Small and lightweight
Easy storage and travel
Will take most large memory cards
Some P/S cameras have add on filters for effects..bit more expensive camera to buy
Some P/S cameras have add on lens for zoom and wide angle..also a bit ore expensive camera to buy
SLR's
Person controlled
Interchangle lens for wide variety of shooting (telephoto, wide angle, fisheye, macro etc)
Most are 6 megapixel and better..high resolution and high file for printing some as large as 20 x 30
ISO film speeds from 100-1600..larger range for low light and bright light situations
Aperature and Shutter with auto settings or manual
-Larger ranges Aperature from an F2-F32 on some..greater depth of field view
-Shutter from bulb-1/3000 of a sec or higher in some..greater speed captures or slow motion captures
Viewing thru the viewfinder as the lens sees the images, your eye sees at that time if in focus or not
More techno lingo learning required
Lot more gear to carry and store
Will take all types of memory card storage..2 gigbyte can provide over 1000 images even high file size
Perfect for the budding photographer looking to make more than a hobby
All types of Filters for effects are available
Justuffxpress.com offer variety of brand name digital cameras, including SLR and Point & Shot types of cameras.
Light goes through the lens and hits a mirror that points the image to the viewfinder where you are looking. When you press the shutter down, the mirror flips up, the shutter opens and allows the light to hit the film behind it.
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SLR cameras are for pro photographers. Digital point and shoot cameras have a less budget than SLR's and have less features.
You would have to use a Minolta SLR digital camera with a Minolta lens. However, don't automatically assume an old Minolta lens will work on a digital camera. You need to determine whether the digital camera accepts interchangeable lenses and whether it accepts the specific Minolta SLR lens and mount you have. There is no real generic answer to this question.
In everyday life. I am fond of photography. I enjoy SLR photography.
SLR or single lens reflex refers to a particular type of camera in which the image and the viewfinder are both taken from one lens. effectively WYSIWYG. auto focus auto exposure modes have been available in SLR cameras for a very long time thus making them "automatic." As a side note an SLR need not have exchangeable lenses to be an SLR nor are all cameras with exchangeable lenses SLR's. The primary advantage of SLR's is the fact that the image in the viewfinder is pretty much the image that you get when you release the shutter.
Minolta No, Minolta were the first to market an autofocus SLR (the 7000) that actually worked. The first AF SLR was the Pentax ME-F, but there were compacts before that.
900 Polaroid film
The easiest way to determine whether a camera is DSLR (or SLR) or not is by seeing if the lenses are detachable. If you can switch between different camera lenses, the camera is definitely either a DSLR or a SLR.
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what does SLR stand for on camers
functions of the principal components of a digital SLR camera
All major camera companies make SLR cameras, as well as digital SLR cameras. My photography teacher always recommended the Promaster 2500PK Manual SLR camera for its ease of use, value, and manual functions.
This is an expensive camera. SLR stands for Single Reflex Len. This is the type of camera a photographer purchase of their craft. Sony hase been making SLR camera for quite a few years.
Yes you can use a SLR lens as an attachment on some digital camera. You will have to check the camera to see if there is an attachment that is available on the camera.
You can buy a SLR camera online for a good price at ebay or amazon
Your average SLR camera is going to run you about $600 for a quality camera. The lower end ones can be purchased for around $450.
A View camera or an SLR
The Canon Digital Rebel is the highest rated SLR camera. This starts at $350.00
There are two ways one can purchase an SLR camera. One of which is online at an electronic retailer such as Best Buy, or at a local camera and electronic store.