SLR cameras are used by professionals and amateurs alike, but what makes them so popular? SLR stands for single-lens reflex camera, which is a camera that allows you to see exactly what the lens picks up.
There are five primary benefits of using an SLR over any other kind of camera:
1.You can change the lens
Standard lenses have a focal length of 50mm and wide-angle lenses have a focal length less than 50mm. Changing them will allow you to take photographs in different perspectives or at different distances without having to move closer or farther away from your subject.
2.They have a swivel screen
SLR cameras have a swivel screen, so you can see exactly what the lens is picking up. This allows you to manipulate the angle of your camera, so even if you’re in a tight area, you can find the perfect angle.
3.Sharper photographs
You’ll get sharper photographs with an SLR than with any other kind of camera. When you take pictures with an SLR, the mirror attachment bounces light up to the viewfinder, which then bounces it again to the lens for exposure and focus. This means that there’s more chance for blurring and distortion in your photos when using an SLR than when using an ordinary point-and-shoot camera.
4.Some SLR cameras have a zoom-viewfinder
The zoom-viewfinder is a viewer that enlarges or reduces the image you’re seeing. This will allow you to get a better view of your subject and will let you see the shot better while composing your photograph.
5.Sturdy
Due to its size, an SLR camera is sturdy, which means it can take quite a beating while still working properly. You’ll be able to take care of your SLR camera much more if you have one accident or fall down, because it’s made to withstand accidents.
Making the switch from a point-and-shoot camera to an SLR will give you a more professional look and feel to your photographs, and it will elevate your photography skills by leaps and bounds. The five benefits listed above make SLR cameras one of the most popular kinds of cameras.
