Understanding Digital SLR Megapixels, Lenses and Resolutions Digital SLR Camera Features

When you're looking at the specs of a DSLR camera,The bigger the number of pixels, the clearer and
the list can be overwhelming, full of technical detailssharper is the image. They can get pricey though, so
and specifications. If you tried looking for reviews andthe key is to find one that has a good price and a
ratings of digital cameras, you will feel very confusedsufficient quality image.
trying to make heads and tails of all the opinions thatJust because a digital camera has a lot of pixels, it
customers are sharing.doesn't mean that the photo quality is guaranteed. If
But if you do take the time and manage to sift throughthere are too many pixels, and the sensor isn't big
all that information, you will be able to make the bestenough, the photos can look over-pixilated or unnatural.
choice.An example could be the shadows from the picture,
What Is It?which could be too detailed if the pixel rate is high.
What exactly is the difference between a SLR andEvery time you look at a different camera, make sure
other digital cameras? Why are you looking to buy ayou check the pixel rates and the resolution.
SLR and not a compact or a subcompact? YouYou might be curious what exactly does SLR means.
should ask yourself these questions before you spendSLR comes from "single-lens reflex". This digital
the money.camera has a small mirror that moves between the
For example, you should know what a megapixel doesfilm and the lens. Then it uses the lens to project the
before you buy a SLR digital camera based on theimage on the focusing screen. There are a lot of SLR
number of megapixels alone. The number ofdigital cameras available, from all manufacturers. Two
megapixels indicate how big is the camera's resolutionexamples of SLR cameras are Nikon D70 and those
(the number of light pixels in a given space).from Canon.