| Finding the best SLR camera for a beginner can | | | | the best SLR camera for you. |
| be a challenge. Photography is a fantastic hobby | | | | A lot of the entry level SLRs are beginner |
| and is one that anyone can take part in. With | | | | friendly. Some of of them have on-screen guides |
| even a basic camera, you can take photographs | | | | to help you transition from point-and-shoots to a |
| you would display with pride. Photography can be | | | | digital SLR. And most of them have some |
| for personal enjoyment or can be turned into a | | | | automatic settings so you could actually treat |
| profession. | | | | your SLR as a point-and-shoot. But don't limit |
| Most people take pictures, even more now that | | | | yourself to the automatic settings alone. The |
| cell phones have cameras. Not as many go | | | | whole point of stepping up to a digital SLR camera |
| beyond seasonal or vacation photography, though. | | | | is to use the custom settings. |
| Those that do, however, find that a | | | | So do some research. One thing that might |
| point-and-shoot camera just does not give them | | | | surprise you about SLRs is the feel of the |
| the flexibility to capture photos exactly like they | | | | camera. The way that an DSLR camera feels is a |
| want. But they discover the number of choices in | | | | lot different to a point and shoot and for some |
| the SLR market can be overwhelming. | | | | people it can take a little getting used to. |
| When choosing your first SLR camera, digital is | | | | Now that you have an idea of what you're looking |
| the way to go. There are legions of fans of film | | | | for, head down to your local electronic store and |
| SLRs, and they are cheaper. But digital SLRs allow | | | | check out the feel. Notice how the camera fits in |
| the photographer to instantly see the image | | | | your hand. Pretend you're taking a photo... hold it |
| they've taken. That image alone, increases their | | | | like your shooting... transfer it from hand to hand... |
| knowledge of SLR photography fast. You get | | | | put it down then pick it back up. You may find |
| instant feedback and know immediately if you like | | | | that one camera just feels better than another. |
| the shot. (Or captured the one you intended) And | | | | Purchasing and experimenting with an SLR can be |
| if you didn't, you can make some adjustments | | | | a lot of fun. Becoming familiar with new terms |
| and try again. | | | | such as shutter speeds and focal points can take |
| Now back to your first digital SLR. There are ton | | | | a person's photography to the next level. So do |
| of different options available to choose from. | | | | yourself a favor... check out Best SLR Cameras |
| However, popping on down to your local electronic | | | | Under $1000 and become familiar with lots of |
| store should be your last step, not your first. a | | | | different cameras. Then buy the best SLR |
| little research is in order to make sure you pick | | | | camera for you. You can thank me later. |