Reasons to upgrade to a cheap digital SLR are numerous. Also see Digital SLR vs. Standard digital cameras.
Higher Speed. A big reason is that Digital SLR cameras are just plain faster. Cheap Digital SLR cameras can generally take three to six images per second. That is much faster than any other type of camera. With standard digital models, there is a “lag” between when you press the shutter button and when the camera will actually snap the picture. While standard digital cameras will take up to two seconds to take the picture, DSLRs are respond like traditional film cameras. The off-to-on time is usually under a second, and more often than not substantially under that.
Greatly Improved Image Quality. Tremendous image quality in low light situations when it is necessary to use a higher ISO speed. Larger sensors in the DSLR cameras will deliver much cleaner and much more detailed images.
Improved Adaptability. Cheap Digital SLR cameras have the ability to change lenses and this opens up an entire world of possibilities for photographers. DSLR cameras can, and typically are, fitted with numerous high quality lenses that range from wide angle lens to super-long focal lenses lengths depending upon what you are photographing. Add to this a large range of other accessories, such as filters and flashes and a Cheap Digital SLR camera is adaptable to many different situations. It should also be noted that when it comes to camera lenses, it should be noted that the the diversity in quality of lenses is wide. Image quality is improved greatly by the quality of the lens you use.
Very Durable. Any technology gadget you carry around will to get banged and bumped. Digital SLRs, even the cheap Digital SLR cameras, are made to take a bruising. Numerous models, like the the Canon 40D, are weather sealed, which means they are designed to operate in inclement weather. Many DSLRs are built using a metal chassis rather than plastic. This means a firmer feel in your hand plus better ability to withstand the numerous mishaps that can happen on the road.
Optical Viewfinder. Digital SLR cameras are what you see is what you get operation. There is no question as to what the picture will show after it is taking.
They have a Large ISO range. Digital SLR cameras are extremely flexible shooting in different conditions, such as poor lighting.
High Quality Optics. The lenses that you will find on a cheap Digital SLR camera are vastly superior to the point and shoot cameras. DSLR lenses are larger and more glass is equivalent to high quality. Many of them have countless hours of time put into their manufacture.
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