BetterPhoto Q&A: What Is a Digital SLR Camera?

Are you asking yourself, what is a digital SLR camera? Take a look at this Q&A for some answers.

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  Portrait Photography
I was asked to do some headshots for a Realtor for his business cards (in addition to photographing his home). I will have a Nikon D100 and an SB-80 Speedlight. Should I bring along my tripod? How ...
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February 26, 2008
 
  What Kind of Digital Camera to Buy?
I am just starting my own photography studio, and I want to purchase a digital camera. Any help on what kind of camera, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks....
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October 12, 2004
 
  Which Camera to Buy?
Help! I was all set to buy the Rebel D and went to a photo store and was told that the new Nikon D70 was much better. I was a bit unsure how much of what the employee told me was true but basical...
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February 03, 2005
 
  Differences Between Nikon DSLR's
I was wondering if anyone could explain to me the differences between the D1H, D1X, D2H, and D100? I understand that they have different specs, but I have heard that each one is specifically geare...
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December 13, 2004
 
  My First Digital Camera
I am a seasoned photographer but a newcomer to the digtal photography world. Most of my experience has been in medium format and 35mm. What camera should I get? I love film, but I won a job that...
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February 24, 2004
 
  Canon or Fuji Digital SLR's
I'm debating whether to purchase the Canon 10D or the Fuji FinePix S2 Pro, 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera. They are the same price, but different mega pixels. When I researched the Fuji, it sa...
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February 18, 2004
 
  Buying Lenses
I have the Canon Digital r=Rebel w/ the EF-S 18-55mm lens. I'm looking to get another lens to do mostly headshots. After christmas however, I'm a little low on cash so I'm not looking...
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January 22, 2004
 
  Going Digital
I am seriously thinking about going digital for obvious reasons of convenience and the overall money saving aspects. I currently own a Canon Rebel 2000, and I am very happy with it. I was wondering...
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February 24, 2004
 
  Wondering What Equipment To Buy To Go Professional
I have recently stepped over into the "semi professional" realm and am looking to buy new equipment. Currently have the Canon EOS Elan II and am looking into the Canon Elan 7 or 7E. Is this a good ...
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October 23, 2007
 
  Best for Beginners
What digital SLR camera would be best for a beginner who enjoys shooting family as well as landscapes and nature in both close up and distant situations.A camera to both learn and grow with for som...
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September 15, 2003
 
  Thinking of Buying a Fuji S2 Pro
I am a film user who would like to switch to digital. I have heard alot about the Fuji S2pro and was wondering if you folks had any pros or cons. I am thinking of using it for some portrait stuff a...
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June 18, 2004
 
  Canon 10D or Canon 1D?
Could somebody please tell me this, I would like to buy one of these Canon Digitals: 10D or 1D. What's better? On the Canon 1D it has only 4.1MP and costs about $4000.00 but the other Canon 10D...
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August 15, 2003
 
  Canon D 60
Hi there, I am wanting to buy a Canon D 60 and I believe my lens focal length will be increased by 1.6x . Do I lose any f stops on my Tamron 28 - 300 lens? Are digital SLR camera's be...
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October 25, 2002
 
  digital assoceries
i work with digital as well as manual cameras and prefer the digital medium . would like to know if there is any assocery from any company being marketed as an attachment for manual cameras to use ...
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October 16, 2002
 
  going digital
I am a semi pro photographer taking photos of childrens sport and want to know if the Canon D30 can produce quality photo to sell. I am curently using the eos 300 camera with sigma 170-500mm lens ...
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July 17, 2003
 
  DIGITAL CAMERAS + 4000PIX +UP
RE: HIGH QUALITY COLOR SENSITIVITY OF DIG.CAMERAHI,I WANT TO REPRODUCE MY PAINTINGS(GENER. SOFT COLORS + SUBTLE TEXTURES + SOME HIGH CONTRAST AREAS AS WELL) WITH A DIG. CAMERA + PRINT IT OUT ON ...
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September 03, 2002
 
  Minolta S404
I am just about to buy a minolta dimage s404 and was just wondering if anyone who owns one or has owned one could let me know if it meets my criteria. First I already have an HP 315 that is a 2.1MP...
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August 21, 2002
 
  SLR Digital Camera Vs. 35mm SLR
I am interested in buying a digital SLR camera, but I would like to know how different it is from the 35mm SLR (beside the price)....
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July 25, 2003
 
  fool proof photography
recently purchased nikon dx1. I am the owner, but mainly work with digital photo processing. Here is the problem. I wanted the top of the line camera , thus the DX1. But, now however seam to spe...
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February 23, 2002