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Digital Single Lens Reflex (Digital SLR or DSLR) cameras use a mechanical system to allow the image coming through the lens to also be viewed through the camera's viewfinder.

This class of camera is the primary digital type used by professionals and are usually compatible with the lenses used on older Film SLR cameras.

Digital Single Lens Reflex (Digital SLR or DSLR) cameras use mirrors to allow the image coming through the lens to also be viewed through the camera's viewfinder. The mirror is flipped out of the way when the photographs are taken.

This class of camera is the primary digital type used by professionals and are usually compatible with the lenses used on older Film SLR cameras. Practically all DSLRs have the ability to change lenses, giving the photographer a much wider selection of specialized lenses.

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Are refurbished digital SLR cameras okay to buy (and worth the small savings)?

I ran across a few refurbished cameras (from reputable sites) and my question is this: Are refurbished cameras normally okay to buy? (Note: I am referring to DSLR cameras that are body plus one 18-55mm OEM Lens) I ask because there are some items…
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Do any digital cameras have settings "profiles"?

This is a feature I would love to have in a camera so I'm wondering if it even exsists in any avalible DSLRs. I'd basicly like to save a multiple profiles of all the settings in my camera and be able to recall them later. For example say I'm taking…
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Left strip of image has different lighting than the rest of the image

Not sure how to explain it, but check out this picture: So if you look closely on the left strip of the image, the lighting is off (the strip is somewhat brighter than the rest of the image). This doesn't happen in every picture and I can't find…
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Is it possible to do holography with a DSLR?

If I'm understanding this right, a “hologram” is an ordinary black and white photograph that has been exposed in an extraordinary way. A normal image is exposed under white light, using a complicated system of lenses to try to make the light rays…
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Can cycling with a DSLR damage it?

I’m a road cyclist and I’m looking at purchasing a DSLR to go with me when I’m cycling just to take photos of what I see, however I am worried that the vibration of a Bike could damage the DSLR. The camera will be in a big bag which is directly…
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What is causing a glowing and grainy effect on my photos?

I’m an amateur trying out photography. I’ve been recently gifted my aunt’s underused Canon 60D and I’ve only used it to take pictures of some accessories. I can’t help but notice that there’s a glow and grainy effect. It’s not for all photos, just…
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Why is my DSLR taking white pictures?

I have a 14-years old Nikon D50 (approx. 13,000 shots) and it started to taking white pictures only, sometimes I can see something (example below). After some time the pictures were OK. So I took it some trip to make photos and it was making nice…
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Retrieving photos taken without a memory card

We went out for a picnic and took lots of photos but we didn't spot that there was no memory card in the camera until afterwards. If there was no memory card in Digital SLR camera is there a way to get back the photos taken? Some images are shown…
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When I point my D5100 at a plain wall, why does it keep trying to focus instead of taking a picture?

D5100: When i point to a wall, and use shutter release button, it just tries to focus and that is it?why so?
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How can I get a bulb shutter speed on a Canon 750D (Rebel T6i)?

How can I set the shutter speed to "bulb" on a Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i)?
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Which DSLR Camera to buy Canon 700D(T5i) vs Nikon D5500?

I am a beginner with DSLR.My purpose is nature photography and videos. I searched over internet and found Canon 700D at much lower price but Nikon D5500 providing much more features. So I liked D5500, but Nikon does not have auto focus motor in…
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Would higher focal lengths even work on the cheapest DSLRs?

I am interested in photography at very very small distances (10 cm) which is why I'm thinking of using a 135mm. Does this justify buying a cheaper DSLR? Or do you have to spend big money on that too?
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Nikon D750 or D5300 for YouTube Videos and macro/landscape photography?

I'm a beginner with DSLRs and it would be my first purchase so I don't want to waste my money. I've done some research and have found these both cameras to be good. The only problem is that which one should I buy? My uses would be just to record…
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Take a picture and generate a Bar code to add the picture at the same time

I need to take a lot of Products Pictures , I need to generate and adding at the same time that i trigger the photo a Bar Code with, is it posible? Please, teach me
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could somebody recommend me a professional camera DSLR?

I want buy a good DSLR, I have a digital and is not enough for me, I need to move forward to next step to the professional road. I'll appreciate yours recommends so much. best Thank so much for all the answer and recommends, I love take creatives…
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