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What does SLR stand for when it comes to digital camera's?

SLR stands for single lens reflex. SLR (single lens reflex) refers to the way these camera's work. When a photographer presses the shutter button, a mirror flips out of the way to reveal the sensor. Some people also refer to them as DSLR, with the D being short for digital.

What are the main differences between a digital SLR camera, when compared to a point and shoot?

• One of the main differences between a point and shoot camera and a SLR digital camera is that an SLR has a detachable lens. In other words, you're not limited only to the lens that comes with the camera.
  
  
• SLR camera's also give you more control over manual settings such as exposure.
  
  
• In many cases they offer a higher resolution. 10mb resolutions are quite affordable nowadays for those purchasing their first SLR camera.
  
  
• Another advantage to SLR digital camera's is that they take photographs almost instantly with no lag time. This is useful when taking photographs of moving objects such as children.

Hardware details for SLR camera's

Wikipedia has information explaining the technical workings of digital SLR cameras for those interested in the hardware details.

With prices for digital SLR cameras falling considerably over the last year, they are fast becoming more affordable and popular with amature photographers as well as professionals. Two of the most popular brands amongst amatures, are Nikon and Canon. The Nikon D40 is at the lower cost, end of the scale, for those just starting out in photography. Where as the Canon 400D is also widely used by beginners.

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