Digital Cameras Vs SLR Digital Cameras

By Jonathan Popoola

In the advent of the photography craze, digital cameras have replaced the usual instamatics while toy compact cameras serves as the artsy upgrade for the usual point and shoot cameras of the '80s. But what about SLR Digital Cameras has it replaced the classic manual SLR cameras? Well, yes and no. While a lot of professional photographers have now switched to using SLR Digital Cameras as opposed to manual SLRs as the former proves to be the more practical choice for business, there are still a lot of photography enthusiasts out there who prefer taking pictures with the classic SLR. But does the current rise in popularity of the SLR Digital Cameras mean that it has already replaced the nifty digital cameras that everyone has grown so fondly of?

Well, while there is still no clear answer to this as the SLR Digital Camera is the clever hybrid of the digital camera and the manual SLR camera, a lot of people still prefer to patronize digital cameras over SLR Digital Cameras. To help give you a better idea of the pros and cons of these two types of cameras, read on for some insightful tips:

o For those who just want to take pictures of group gatherings, vacation trips, or just high-angled photos for their personal sites, go ahead and buy digital cameras instead. Since you only have very basic requirements when it comes to choice of device for picture taking, you need not confuse yourself with the various buttons and features that SLR Digital Cameras tend to have.

Digital cameras nowadays, even the entry-level models already have decent features. You really need not your photos to be 12 megapixels, your laptop will surely run out of storage space in no time if you plan to upload all those high quality images. Digital cameras with 6 to 8 megapixels already makes for good quality photos whether you choose to print it or publish it in your blog. Plus, you need not spend around $500 to get yourself a decent and good quality digital camera. Those in the $150 to $200 price range are already packed with high-tech features to be able to help you take great photos with ease.

o SLR Digital Cameras make for a good investment. If you are planning to pursue a career in photography however, it is more advisable for you to get a SLR Digital Camera instead of the usual point and shoot digital camera. In order for you to have the skills required for those who want to go pro, you must be able to get yourself better acquainted with the nitty gritty that involves SLR Digital Cameras.

If you find the User's Guide manual to be too much of a bore, you can log on the Internet or get yourself a copy of those photography magazines to help yourself get some tips from the pros or from your fellow photography enthusiasts. For those who are just starting with photography, entry-level SLR Digital Cameras can already produce magazine-worthy shots plus if you know how to maintain the device well, then your first SLR Digital Camera will last you a long time. You can also get yourself one of those cheap compact cameras while you are still trying to learn the ropes of shooting on manual.