Things That You Should Know Before Purchasing A Digital SLR (DSLR) Camera

Investing in an expensive digital single lens reflex camera is a big decision. With DSLRs gaining popularity, it is become more and more affordable to buy one yourself.

However, before you go and purchase that camera of your choice, it’s no harm reading some tips and gaining more knowledge before you make that big decision to purchase yourself a heavy investment.

What can DSLRs do that normal cameras cannot do? Well, there are many things that compact point-and-shoot cameras cannot do but only DSLRs can. But of course, there are pros and cons.

So let’s list all the pros and cons that DSLRs have compared to compact cameras.

Let’s begin with the advantages of owning a DSLR. The picture quality of DSLRs is way too beautiful and even the high-end compact cameras are difficult to compete with. But of course, there are some compact cameras which are on the higher range can take stunning photographs too. But a DSLR can take pictures using the manual mode.

And let’s face it. Most compact cameras cannot take pictures using manual settings. Can a cheap or affordable compact camera change the shutter speed, aperture manually? Or maybe ISO? Well, the more expensive compacts probably can but we are speaking of compact cameras in general.

If you like photography, then owning a DSLR camera is a choice. That’s because if you have a DSLR camera, you will take pictures that are of superior quality. And of course, you will be able to print larger since DSLRs have bigger sensors in addition to higher megapixels.

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But with all the good things DSLRs have, they come with some disadvantages too. For example, if you are planning to go on an adventurous trip such as jungle trekking or maybe skiing, are you going to bring your DSLRs with you and risk the camera being damaged?

Well, that’s why compact cameras are still popular. Since it’s cheap, even if it gets damaged, it’s still okay. You can buy yourself another compact camera since the prices of cameras keep dropping and you can get higher specifications with lower prices.

Compact cameras as you know, are small in size. You can carry them wherever you go and the image quality is better compared to Apple’s IPhone cameras or other mobile phone cameras such as HTC, Nokia, Motorola and the list goes on.

Okay, back to the topic. If you are currently considering to own a digital SLR, here are some tips that will help you make a decision before you purchase one.

Firstly, is of course, the cost. How much does the camera cost and what is your budget? What range is the camera, amateur, semi-professional or professional? And of course warranty. But warranties are the norm nowadays when we purchase electronics items. Look for extended warranty if possible.

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Then, are there any memory cards that come together with the camera? And here is the important thing you need to know. What type of card you are going to get. SD card? If it is SD or SDHC card, then see the grade. If you are planning to take HD video on your DSLR, then look for a higher grade than class 6 SD card. If you are planning to just take normal photographs, then a lower class SD card is okay. But of course, the higher the better definitely.

Then the lens. What type of lens are you going to get? What type of kit lens is included. And any lens filter? Polarized filter? UV ultraviolet filter? Any screen protectors?

Any free tripods, free carrying bag? Well, that’s about all you have to know before buying.

Below is a list of prices of cameras that we recommend and that might be of your interest. Compare the prices and look for a deal!

Here are some of the Nikon DSLRs.

And Here are some Canon DSLRs.

A little under or low budget and considering some of the best compact cameras available?

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