How do you tell that a camera is an SLR?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Cool huh?

Hope this helps you out :)

Answer 3

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

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Answer 4

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.

IMG:

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/HBASE/geoopt/imggo/slr2.gif

Answer 5

SLR cameras are for pro photographers. Digital point and shoot cameras have a less budget than SLR's and have less features.