CNET.com.au's digital SLR super guide

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.

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.

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PatrickK4 posted a comment   

Is it possible to get this guide in a one pdf file?

 

joe posted a comment   

realy any camera can take a marco, but to get a good macro you'll want any decent slr with a special marco lense, which you'll probably have to buy seperatly

 

cdn posted a comment   

wanting SLR for close up shoots of flowers, native orchids, (small) can you suggest? camera and lens

 

MichelleL2 posted a comment   
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Excellent guide. I am wanting an DSLR for action sports photography (Mainly kids skateboarding or playing footy), candid shots and portraits (casual). What would you recommend. My budget is max. $2000.00 but am just a beginner so less would be best. ps. video is not a requirement.

 

julz posted a comment   

hi, your reviews are great, I was looking at getting the d90 and enrolling myself in a coarse to understand it all a bit better. On the d90 review the guy said "it should be near the top of your list" just wondering what you think should be at the top of my list, for around that price range? any help is much appreciated .
Thanks

 

fiona posted a comment   

incredible guide
thankyou very much!

 

ransrp posted a comment   

thanks. well explained superguide.

 

Minymurf posted a comment   

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 posted a comment   

Who would use a DC for over 2 years?

 

sydneysider posted a comment   

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.


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