Digital SLR Camera

Digital Single Lens Reflex or SLR as it is widely used makes use of a mirror which sits behind the camera lens. This then has the ability to direct light towards the viewfinder of the camera when the picture be being taken.

When the shutter is released the mirror then positions itself out of the way allowing for the lens to give light and direct it straight towards the sensor.

The viewfinder then becomes blacked out making use of the SLR pentaprism technology. This allows the human eye to see the image the right way up in the viewfinder.

The Viewfinder put the SLR in a class of its own. No more thinking in terms of "taking" lens or "viewing" lens as with non SLR digital cameras but the true SLR "viewing" and "taking" lens are one of the same thing.

Imagine two separate teams taking pictures - one is the "viewing" lens and the other is the "taking" lens. Well, with the SLR digital camera there is just one team with both lens coupled with a wide range of lens focal lengths. This gives rise to better angles in the picture and a greater magnifier for any given photographic position.

Some SLR models to consider are the Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens and of course the Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens in Black.

But you do not have to stop there you can go for a different flavor such as the Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens.

There is the 8 gig option that will really have you taking more pictures and video - Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G

AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens with 8GB Card + EN-EL9a Battery + Nikon Gadget Bag + Nikon School DVDs + Accessory Kit.

With the Cannon, try not to forget your Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras with built-in wide-angle pull-down diffuser panel.

We are not going to leave out the Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens. You will love the D-Movie Mode and Cinematic 24fps HD with sound options. Just like the Canon, don't forget the Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras.

Many people enjoy taking pictures at family functions and enjoy taking pictures of important places and times in our lives. Taking pictures today is so much easier than it used to be with the range of SLR digital cameras.

The new technologies within these photographic devices allow for the professional photographer and those of you who enjoy photography as a hobby to participate and capture the moment today.