Digital SLR Camera Buying Guide

“Pictures speak a thousand words”, this quote perfectly describes the depth of emotion that a photograph can have. Whenever you go for a picnic or tour, you intend to capture amazing moments that you enjoy. A camera allows you to capture special moments, so that you can cherish it all your life. You can share your digital photographs in Facebook or Twitter, or can take a good quality print and frame it for display in your drawing room.

The first thing that you need to decide before buying a DSLR camera is, whether you need a camera for home use or professional use. Once you are done with it, then you can move on to the price range, colour, size, shape and more.

This buying guide will take you through the whole process of what and how you should buy a DSLR camera. It will not only tell you about the different parts and features but also expound on the latest DSLR cameras available in the market. Whether you are a professional photographer or completely novice, this buying guide will surely help you in choosing the right camera.

Who is this buying guide written for?

• Any individual who has a passion for photography
• Students
• Aspiring professional photographers

Why do you need a DSLR camera?
Before buying a DSLR camera, have you ever thought of why do you need to buy a DSLR camera when a compact digital camera is smaller, handy to use and affordable? The answer for this is functionality and image quality. The DSLR camera offers higher resolution pictures and can be manually adjusted for better photographs. As compared to a compact camera, a DSLR boasts an array of features.

What is a DSLR camera?
DSLR stands for “Digital Single Lens Reflex”. It uses a mirror to reflect the image from the lens to the viewfinder and the sensor behind the mirror captures the image. The larger the sensor, the better your pictures will be in low light conditions. DSLR cameras are mostly used by professional photographers, especially those who cover news, wedding or event, sports, fashion, wildlife and films for high resolution photographs. The other set of people who use DSLR cameras are the serious hobbyists.

DSLR cameras come in different shapes, sizes, colours and price range, but you need to decide which camera will suit you the best. If you are a beginner and want to be a professional photographer, then you will need to learn about the features and functions of a DSLR camera. Before making a final decision of buying a camera you need to consider key camera features like the megapixel, ISO, lens, usability and lots more.

Unlike a compact camera, a DSLR camera will allow you to use a variety of lenses with different focal lengths. A compact camera is likely to have a fixed lens. You can get much higher quality photos with a DSLR camera of similar resolution than a compact camera along with better manual control. One of the advantages of the DSLR is that it can be used in low-light situations and fast action situations or a combination of the two, as well.

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