| Before you start shopping for a camera, you first | | | | level DSLR like the popular Canon Rebel. However, |
| need to understand the 3 main types of digital | | | | when you buy an DSLR, you also have to buy |
| cameras: the digital SLR, compact (automatic) and | | | | lenses. Some DSLRs do come with a basic starter |
| bridge camera. In this article, you'll learn the | | | | lens so you'll be able to start taking pictures right |
| difference between these three types of digital | | | | away. If you want to take some pictures of |
| cameras so you can choose a camera that is | | | | something far away, you can't just push a button |
| right for you. | | | | to zoom but will need to get a telephoto lens. |
| Digital Single Lens Reflexes (DSLRs) | | | | These come in all sorts of sizes to fit the |
| Digital SLRs, also called "DSLRs" are expensive, | | | | photographer's needs. You can also buy quality |
| and until recently were used almost only by | | | | used equipment if you need to keep your costs |
| professional photographers. Prices have come | | | | low. |
| down considerably over the years for an entry | | | | |