17th Street Photo

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17th Street Photo, New York City

What is the difference between a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) and a Point Shoot Digital Camera? 1. DSLR's are larger, heavier cameras. The have a mirror box which allows you to view your subject through the lens. 2. Digital Point and Shoot cameras are compact and generally do not have a finder. This means you have to view and compose via the LCD display. Note: some larger point and shoot cameras do have finders. Why choose a DSLR over a Point and Shoot? 1. DSLR's have little or no shutter delay. This is beneficial if you plan on doing sports or action photography. 2. Point and Shoot cameras may have a slight shutter delay which means you may miss action shots. What is the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom? Optical is the true zoom range of the lens. For example: a 10X zoom lens (28mm to 280mm lens is a true 10X zoom.) The same camera may have an additional 4X digital zoom. This means the camera will crop into the sensor in order to give you a tighter shot.

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Cameras