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What is a Digital Camera

What is a Digital Camera

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A digital camera captures photographs and videos in digital format using an electronic sensor instead of film.

A DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) is a type of digital camera.

A digital camera is a device that captures photographs and videos in a digital format. Instead of light-sensitive film, it uses an electronic sensor to record what the lens sees. The image is saved as a file, so you can view it on a screen straight away, store it on a memory card, and transfer it to a computer or phone.

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A device that captures photographs and videos in digital format using an electronic sensor.

  • Images are stored as files on a memory card.
  • They can be copied to a computer or phone.
  • Unlike a film camera, no physical film is needed.
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What is the main difference between a digital camera and a traditional film camera?

What is a DSLR Camera?

A DSLR stands for Digital Single-Lens Reflex. It is a digital camera with a mirror inside the body. The first letter of each word combines to form the name:

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When you look through the viewfinder, you are seeing the real scene through the lens using that mirror system. When you press the shutter, the mirror flips up and the sensor captures the image.

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Digital Single-Lens Reflex camera.

Uses a mirror mechanism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder.

Captures photos using a digital sensor instead of film, giving photographers full manual control.

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A wildlife photographer needs a camera that can quickly focus on a fast-moving animal. Which DSLR feature makes it suitable for this?

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