CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

By Staff writers on 24 November 2008

Digital SLR cameras have the potential to open up new and exciting photographic opportunities. This guide will lead you step-by-step through the wide array of dSLR choices and help you take your images to the next level.

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Why a digital SLR?

Things used to be so much simpler in the world of film photography. Basically, for most of us, we had point-and-shoot cameras which were perfect for taking group photos and holiday happy snaps. Just pop in your film, zoom, focus, shoot and then develop. Simple.

For those who took their photography more seriously, we had SLRs which had all manner of manual controls, a bevy of different lens and accessories but also greater cost and weight, not to mention the joys of the darkroom.

Today, in the digital age, photography is everywhere — in our mobile phones and in our camcorders just to name a few. With entry level digital SLRs retailing for under AU$1000, more and more people are choosing to take the leap.

If you're curious about what the fuss is all about, or if you're seriously considering the leap, this guide is for you. We aim to demystify the differences between the different camera types, present the benefits and drawbacks of dSLR ownership, give you advice on how to make the most of a dSLR and help you choose a dSLR.

Topics: digital, imaging, photography, guide, slr, dslr, manual controls, superguide, digital camera, lens

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Comments (4)

  • Minymurf commented on 31/10/2009 18:15 Report abuse

    This is an awesome guide.
    Im new to photography and this has really helped me out alot.

    It explains alot of the basics in enough detail so you understand it but dont get confused.

  • Isaac commented on 16/09/2009 18:26 Report abuse

    Who would use a DC for over 2 years?

  • sydneysider commented on 29/11/2008 11:42 Report abuse

    Excellent, well informed, thought provoking and written in a language that a novice can understand. It manages the impossible task of making sense of the madness that dSLR can be. I can't thank you enough. Keep it up.

  • rustyvic commented on 21/11/2007 12:36 Report abuse

    A thorough and well written review.

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