Can someone name the differences between a digital camera and a DSLR for me?

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nessalynne

I wanna get a Fujifilm Finepix 2800HD camera. In a review it said that it had the model of a DSLR camera but it wasn't ACTUALLY a DSLR camera.

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The term DSLR generally refers to cameras that resemble 35 mm format cameras, although some medium format cameras are technically DSLRs.
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras (digital SLR or DSLR) are
digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and
pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera.
The reflex design scheme is a major difference between a DSLR
and an ordinary digital point-and-shoot camera, which typically
exposes the sensor constantly to the light projected by the lens, allowing the camera's screen to be used as an electronic
viewfinder.

Looking to getting into photography (mainly to take pictures of my kids) Is this a good start out camera?

Holly S

Not looking to buy anything really expensive this will be more of a hobby not for professional use, but I would like to get some professionalish looking pictures, something more of the quality that I get with my plain sony cybershot.
Nikon D3100 14.2MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens, 3" LCD, HD Video
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-D3100-14.2MP-DSLR-Camera-with-18-55mm-VR-Lens-3-LCD-HD-Video/15222286

It has pretty good reviews but I really would like to hear from someone who knows about photography vs the average mom who takes pics of her kids.

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Yep, the Nikon D3100 is an excellent entry level DSLR, and combined with the kit 18-55mm lens (equivalent to 27-82mm lens on a film/full frame digital camera) will cover a decent range.

However, you should realise that the reason it is selling for so cheap at the moment is because it was replaced by the Nikon D3200 last year and thus stores are sellign out stock to bring the replacement model in. Still, it is a very good camera and has all the capabilities you will need for your purposes. A word of advice, if it comes with free training be sure to use it! For someone new to DSLRs that intro training is superb, explaining not just the functions of the camera but some of the theories behind the way cameras work to let you start utilising the camera to its best rather than just relying on the auto mode

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What camcorder under £300 should i get for filming a short film?

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Chuck Test

I'm looking for a camcorder under £300 ($500), i will be using it for filming short films. i am looking for it to have a nice focus with a good depth of field.

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HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

DSLR Cameras, all Makes, all Models, all have the same problem when video taping some long videos, all overheat at the 13 to 18 minute mark, depending on the Make and Model. This is unavoidable, it all has to with the fact, video is an afterthought in DSLR camera production.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

I have a canon EOS 450D with kit lens and would like to buy a zoom lens for it?

George.sch

I was wondering, what is the best quality but still affordable lens to purchase for an amateur. Preferably under £300.

Thanks!

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When I bought my first DSLR, I bought a number of ordinary lenses with it. Didn't take me long to get "lens envy", i.e. I learned they weren't good enough and eventually I replaced several with top quality L lenses.

In hindsight, I wish I had saved up longer and got the good stuff right away, instead of wasting money on the others.

Just some food for thought - I know how hard it is to have to wait longer :-(

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