Camera types

                                                            

 

 

DSLR

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The DSLR is the digital version of the SLR (Single Lens Reflex) analogue film camera.  A DSLR uses a single, interchangeable lens. This allows you to capture any type of situation as long as the correct lens is used. There is a mechanical mirror system inside the camera body that lets the photographer to see the light and scene using the viewfinder.

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Mirrorless

What makes these camera systems different is the lack of a mirror inside the camera. Without the need for a mirror, the design of these cameras could be made smaller without any significant loss of resolution or features.
As they don’t rely on constant mirror flip when making an exposure, mirrorless cameras are silent. The lack of sound produced when taking an image is very helpful in event and wedding photography, as well as for wildlife photography where sound may be an issue.

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Compact / Point and Shoot

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A compact cameras or ‘point and shoot’ are great cameras for many reasons. They fit in your pocket, weigh much less than DSLR cameras and allow you to shoot fully automatic. This means that you won’t have to mess around with settings, so you’ll be less likely to miss the moment.

 

SLR 

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A single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system  that lets the photographer view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured.
When the shutter button is pressed on most SLRs, the mirror flips out of the light path, allowing light to pass through to the light receptor and the image to be captured on film