SLR LastModified: Thursday, February 01, 2007
Short for single lens reflex, it a term associated with cameras and digital cameras. SLR cameras use a mirror between the lens and the film, or image sensor, to provide a focus screen. This means the image you see in the viewfinder (or LCD) will be the same as what appears on film or as your digital image. See also "The Digital Camera Picture" in Webopedia's Quick Reference section.
Buyer's Guide: How to Shop for a Digital Camera It seems like every few months the big-name digital camera manufacturers — Canon, Kodak, Sony, Nikon and Olympus — come out with new models touting some new improvement or must-have feature. With so many brands, models, megapixels and features to choose from, how is a small business owner to pick the right digital camera? Webopedia's Quick Reference: The Digital Camera Picture If you can't keep up with advances in digital camera, you're not alone. We help you make sense of megapixels, zero in on the zooms (digital, optical and total) and delve into everything from price points to paper to printers.	related categories: Digital Cameras Digital Photography related terms: digital camera digital photography LCD optical resolution zoom Digital Cameras SLR Products Shop by Top Models: Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens 24 store offers from $509 - $1106 Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i Body Only Digital Camera 21 store offers from $629 - $1150 Nikon D5000 Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR lens 16 store offers from $650 - $800 Nikon D3000 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens 22 store offers from $470 - $610 Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Body Only Digital Camera 20 store offers from $497 - $1018