10 Reasons To Buy a DSLR Camera

Last Updated on October 2, 2020 by PixelPluck

10 reasons to buy a DSLR camera.

In this, we will check out the 10 reasons to buy a DSLR camera. DSLR cameras produce very high-quality images when you compare them with a normal point and shoot camera. However, one must be well versed with the basics rules of photography and technical knowledge to produce a good Photograph. Ultimately it’s you who will be shooting, composing, and framing the subject and the camera is just a medium which does what you ask it to do. The IQ of the camera is not superior to humans. But in the right hands and with the right technique a DSLR is the best you can buy. Here are the Top 10 reasons to buy a DSLR.

1)  Photo Quality
DSLR cameras give ultimate photo quality. At any comparative megapixel resolution, a photograph taken on a DSLR almost always turns out better than one taken on a compact digital camera. DSLRs have very high resolution, color depth, dynamic range, etc when you compare them with a normal point and shoot. The photos look rich in color and contrast when taken on a DSLR.

2) Better Auto Focus and Fast, Precise Manual Focus
Point and shoot cameras often fail to focus properly or takes a lot of time to set the focus right on the subject. In the case of shooting birds, the subject may fly even before your camera is able to set the right focus. DSLR set focus very quickly and are spot on. You can even override manual focusing and go all manual and set the focus quickly while rotating the focus ring on the lens barrel. This enables quick control over focus. Also, autofocus points are much higher in number compared to small point and shoot. This effectively means that in autofocus mode the DSLR has better chances of having the right focus.

 3) Lens Versatility
The lens on a point and shoot is a fixed type lens. You can not change the lens of a point and shoot to get a dedicated lens for a specific type of photography. On a DSLR you may use a different types of lenses for a different purposes and they all will give different kinds of images. A dedicated macro lens can give you 1:1 magnification and produces life-size images with amazing details.

4) Better Low-Light Shooting
You can capture an image without resorting to harsh flash for indoor shots. Flash often leaves harsh shadows on the subject which may not look good. The DSLR’s larger sensor allows it to produce better pictures in low-light situations, thanks to low-noise, high-ISO performance. Check everything you need to know about ISO in detail here.

5) Through-the-Lens (TTL) Viewing
TTL viewing actually allows you to see through the lens. So in a DSLR, what you see is what you get. A compact digital camera’s LCD viewfinder may allow for accurate framing, but the view is not as bright and crisp as that of a DSLR optical viewfinder. Depth-of-field preview is another unique feature that shows the range of apparent sharpness behind and in front of the subject. You can actually check how much background and foreground blur is present in the image.

6) Accessories
Accessories give you even more options for DSLRs and include everything from external flashes to wireless transmitters and remote triggering devices. You’ll probably want to have a choice of lenses. Many new DSLRs come with a “kit” lens, such as an 18-55mm, which is similar to a 3x optical zoom on a compact digital camera. A telephoto lens, like a 70-300mm, is a great lens to own as it allows you to take dramatic telephoto shots from the far side of the field. For indoor shots, you may want one separate electronic flash with a tilting head so you can bounce light off the ceiling for great photos free of harsh shadows. And a quality tripod is great for steadying a shot.
Check out the Top 10 DSLR accessories here.

7) Lower Battery Consumption
A DSLR is generally “asleep,” consuming about the same battery power as a wristwatch until the shutter release is depressed. Then, the battery powers only those components crucial to take the shot. NonSLR batteries are constantly powering all features.

8) Flexibility with Settings
You make go up to 1/8000th of a second on a DSLR camera but in point and shoot it may be limited to 1/2000th. So you get a larger window in all options.

9) Professional Appearance
If you shoot for a client or friends, people will trust you more if you have a DSLR in hand rather than a point and shoot. But you must be good at it.

10) Creative Freedom
With the option of so many accessories and manual control over your settings, the only limit is your imagination. And then comes your skills.

Most importantly, Upgrade your skills before you upgrade your camera.

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