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Differences between DLSR and SLT?
I already have a Sony SLT camera but I still wanted to understand the differences between DSLR and SLT. It's hard for me to compare because I don't have or ever owned a DSLR so the behaviour is very ...
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Cheapest DSLR with vari-angle LCD live-view screen?
At work, I have access to a Canon Rebel T3i camera. One of the things I like best about it is the rotatable (vari-angle) LCD screen that can be used for live-viewing. It's handy when shooting from ...
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Why the need for SLR in digital cameras?
Excuse my ignorance but as far as I know, SLR was invented in order to get the photographer to see (through the viewfinder) exactly what image will fall on to the film. In digital cameras the image ...
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What are the pros and cons of a viewfinder versus a liveview?
Provided a DSLR has both i.e. a viewfinder as well as a liveview feature. Which one is more preferable for focusing and composition, and why?
Is there something which can be done through a viewfinder ...
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Why don't we get hot pixels when using live view?
Why don't we get hot pixels while using live view mode, but do get then on a long exposure? I read somewhere that they appear due to the sensor being activated for too much time, but then, live view ...
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Why is AF slow in Live View on DSLRs?
Why is AF so slow in Live View on SLRs ? On compacts, the AF works very smoothly and quickly.
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What are the technical differences between using a DSLR viewfinder and live view?
The earlier question What are the advantages of using the optical viewfinder over live preview to take photos on a DSLR? asks for practical advantages of optical viewfinders. But what's the technical ...
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Why is depth of field different in live view vs. video recording on my Canon 5D?
I recently got a Canon 5DmkII.
This weekend I was at the local high school football field playing with the camera and recording video. I set the camera down on the field, turned live view on, and ...
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How can I find an affordable D-SLR camera with live view and rotating display?
I am looking to buy a D-SLR camera with a rotating display.
The display that I'm referring to is the live view display on the back of the camera, which a few of the D-SLR cameras have and it is ...
