What is a “DSLR” camera? pt 1
Image by PercyGermany [CC] I'm guessing since you're reading this site that you may already have some notion of what DSLR is, but a knowledge of the technology you hold in your hands is always a useful thing. So, just in case, let's look at what makes DSLRs (or SLRs) different from other cameras. DSLR stands for Digital Single-Lens Reflex, whilst film-based SLRs are the same thing but without the Digital part! Many compact cameras have either a preview screen on the back of the body or ...
