Find a Good SLR Digital Camera
With an SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, what you see through the camera's viewfinder is exactly the same as what the camera's lens sees. You'll find a wide variety of SLR cameras on the market, from entry- to professional-level. The variety of options available might overwhelm you and make choosing one camera difficult. Focus on your needs and interests to find the right digital SLR camera for you.
Instructions
1. Look for a camera with interchangeable lenses if you will be shooting in a variety of situations. This kind of camera leaves you the option of switching between wide-angle, standard, telephoto and even super telephoto lenses as necessary. You can often purchase camera body and lenses separately.
2. Look for a camera with image stabilization if you frequently shoot macro photography or landscapes, or if you tend to shoot at night, in low light, indoors or while traveling.
3. Look for a camera with a live view LCD screen if you shoot portraits, macro or studio subjects. A live view screen allows you to look directly at your subject and at the camera image at the same time, rather than having to wait until you've taken the picture to see the image. If this sounds like the viewfinder on every compact digital camera, it is--but the technology is harder to implement in an SLR body, and not always included.
4. Look for a camera with a remote shutter release option for low light or studio shooting. This feature enables you to put yourself in the picture if you want to, for example, create light paintings with a long exposure.
5. Look for a camera with a higher megapixel sensor (at least 10) rating if you plan to print enlargements. Many digital SLR cameras now have 15 or 20 megapixel sensors.
6. Look for a smaller, lightweight camera if you plan to travel with it or take it to many events.
7. Consult reviews online at a variety of sites, and look for consistent opinions. You can find SLR camera reviews at CNET Reviews or at the Digital Camera Resource Page. Follow the Resource links below.
8. Contact nearby camera supply stores to see if they have the camera in stock, and, if they do, go to the store in person to see if you feel comfortable with the camera.
9. Compare camera prices to ensure that you find the best deal. If your local camera store has been helpful, see if they will match or come close to the prices you're seeing online.
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