Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras (DSLRs): they have interchangeable lenses which allows you to always have the best lens for whatever you're shooting. There are many different sensor sizes, commonly called “cropped sensor”, “APS-C” or “DX” for the smaller versions, and “full frame” or “FX” for the bigger ones, which correspond exactly to the size of 35mm film. High end cameras tend to use FX for a variety of reasons, mostly having to do with image quality in difficult light conditions.
website: http://www.r-photoclass.com/03-different-types-of-cameras/ SLR (Single Lens Reflex): The viewfinder sees the same image as the main lens, what you see is what you get. SLRs also allow you to change lenses for different purposes. This is a hugely popular type of camera, pretty much the standard for enthusiasts and professionals.
Mirrorless (or EVIL, for Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lenses) cameras are new hybrids which started appearing in 2008. The concept is to remove the bulky mirror and pentaprism necessary for the optical viewfinder of a DSLR, but to keep the other capabilities, in particular large sensors and interchangeable lenses. This allows for a drastic reduction in size, putting them closer to compacts than DSLRs. Whether the sacrifice of the optical viewfinder in exchange for a smaller size is worthwhile will be an entirely personal choice. I went shooting with my friends in Sycamore park. It was a really warm fall day too so it was perfect. We just shot pictures of all the different flowers, trees/leaves & the covered bridge. It was really fun.
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