Digital single-lens reflex camera

A digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that uses a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera.

Digital Single-Lens Reflex Cameras
A single-lens reflex camera can be identified by the fact that the lens and body come in two separate pieces. The lenses can be bought individually and are interchangeable for specific brands of cameras.

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D-SLR A digital single-lens reflex camera. D-TTL The camera measures the amount of light reflected from the subject through the lens to automatically control flash output level and give correct exposure.

This will work for some compact cameras and digital single-lens reflex cameras -- or DSLRs. Supplemental lenses are offered by both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket companies.

Preferably you should pick up a DSLR camera, or Digital Single-Lens Reflex camera. Why? Because these days DSLRs are the industry standard and compared to film cameras, they're able to hold a lot more information and obtain a purer image.

Basically there are three types of digital cameras available today—compact cameras, advanced zoom cameras, and digital single-lens reflex cameras. Once you've narrowed your search down to one category, a lot of your work is done.

1-megapixel full-frame CMOS digital single-lens reflex camera made by Canon. It succeeds the EOS 5D and was announced on September 17, 2008. The 5D Mark II was the first digital camera used for an official U.S.

See also: Camera, Single-lens, Reflex, Digital, Single-lens reflex