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DSLRs: buying and using
Moving from a compact digital camera to a digital single lens reflex camera can be challenging -- and expensive. There is a strong learning curve, which many find is well worth the effort.
Information at Digicamhelp will help you decide if you want to buy a DSLR. If you do, we'll help you begin learning to use it to its full potential.
DSLR: to buy or not buy?
- Compact digital camera or DSLR?
- Benefits and shortcomings of DSLRs.
- DSLR dilemma - learn what goes into the decision-making process when buying your first entry level digital single reflex camera. Take a non-technical look at key DSLR features such as Live View, Predictive Autofocus and Focal Length Multiplier.
Using a DSLR
- Compose first, then focus with a DSLR - compact digital camera users really need to break the habit of focusing then composing when moving to a DSLR.
- Guide to DSLR lenses you may need.


