SLR's vs Point and Shoot Cameras

[funamaation7987]

he reminds me of bennet from heroes

[chinh101]

would be nice if you can tell us what is better in DSLR vs PnS. everybody just say "it just is!!!" which is very frustrating.

[MichaelTheMentor]

@chinh101 The ability to use different lenses (as demonstrated) is huge. SLRs have better controls, bigger (and more color rich) sensors, faster focusing, better customization controls, Flash interfaces, etc. As mentioned by other commenters, this typically results in (much) better images on a consistent basis.

[samcomposer]

the big difference is pic quality. point n shoot cameras suck its like taking pics through iPhone 4

[Jules7892]

The Brain of ALL Digital SLR Cameras is the CMOS Sensor Pixel Density measured as MP/cm.^2. If you have a larger Pixel , say a 3.1 MP/cm^2 your have a Pro-DSLR APC Sensor. If you have above the 7.0 MP/cm^2 you have an 8.0 or 10.0 MP/cm^2,your Sensor loses enouph Colour Accuracy that it becomes the beginning of a Point&Shoot or even"M"=Manual Setting Digital Camera.At 8 to 10 MegaPixels in a Point & Shoot 32 to 36 MP/cm^2 smaller Pixels Vs.larger Pixel Pro-DSLR of10 Mega-Pixelat Large 2.7MP/cm^2!

[omumaro]

you are talking about DSLR`s not SLR. Please let me know on your opinion on DSLR vs. SLR photography.

[vidcreations]

I use a Kodak Z812 IS. Is it a point and shoot? No I can't remove the lens, but I have control of Aperture, Shutter, Exposure, Flash Compensation, and ISO. Yes a DSLR has a different sensor, but Z812 8 mega pixels HD is comparable to a Rebel xti 10.1 mega pixels. I have had 8x10 side by side and no difference. It's not always the camera, but who is behind the lens. I know lots of DSLR owners who only shoot in automatic mode.

[Jules7892]

@vidcreations Since you have manual control over the , Aperture,Exposure, Flash Compensation & ISO, your Digital Camera is BETTER than just a Point and Shoot, The letter "M"=Manual Control of settings, Makes your Camera much better than any Point & Shoot Digital-Camera. What it Cannot do ie."Fixed Lens NOT interchangeable" is to tell you that you do NOT quite have a DSLR which has a much Larger CMOS Sensor than yours & also has highier larger Pixel Formats for BETTER Colour Accuracy in a DSLR!!

[GMSamuelRhine]

point and shoot vs DSLR !??

thats like fukin saying steak vs. one drawn on paper.

not gonna get anything good being cheap and lazy

[citroncek]

I've been into P&S for 10 years, recently I switched to SLR (d90) AND IT ROCKS!!! Should have done this earlier......and NO...I'm not going back to P&S cammeras.

[Quazat]

This is guy taught me the basics in photography through his youtube vids.

I thank him for that

[PoopyPantyPoop]

your face moves a lot when you talk

[andreipetunin]

Had P&Ss all my life. Recently switched to a DSLR, and the picture quality difference between the top former & entry latter is like night and day; well worth the extra weight... However, PSs are getting better!

[xFRAGxMOVIESx]

well whats a Bridg Camera? ocz myne looks like a SLR but you cant change lens howver you can zoom manually on the longl lens

[pupupuchi28]

@xFRAGxMOVIESx Bridge camera are P&S camera with mega zooms. Somewhat powerful P&S camera with maximum manual controls possible in a P&S camera.

[xFRAGxMOVIESx]

@pupupuchi28 yeah but they also have the same controls as a slr

[thelixir715]

kind of ends abruptly lol

lovin my first slr (t2i) I got yesterday :D

[houstonangel34]

I have a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and I am new to photography and this camera. I get everything you said in the video, but I don't get how to actually accomplish this!? Any help or suggestions please? I don't know how to set my aperture or anything ... so confused.

[PhotoLife510]

@houstonangel34 i had the Canon Sx20 but i returned it an got the SOny Hx1

SOOOOO much better :) (my opinion)

[pupupuchi28]

@houstonangel34 I have a cannon Sx10IS. I'm came into the world of photography just a year back. Best is to go through the youtube tutorials / cannon sx 20 IS manual book.

[rogest25]

how about nikon p90 sir...dslr or point and shoot camera?

[r31ncarnat3d]

@rogest25 It's a point and shoot, or more specifically, a "Bridge Camera".

It has the body of a DSLR, but uses the sensor mechanisms of a P&S, and lacks much of the functionality of a true DSLR. It's meant to "bridge" the gap between a P&S and DSLR.

Furthermore, you can just tell by the name. Nikon DSLRs are usually notated by a D followed by numbers, such as the D40, D90, D200, D1, etc.

[surferboy36O]

The only truly distictive characteristic of a SLR is the mirror, everything else is market customs.

[ShaddowSwordX]

never seen an SLR that can't swap lenses

[MegaNoel99]

dont u point and shoot all cameras

[sonofthedestroyer]

@MegaNoel99,

Good point (excuse the pun)

[taylor22222222]

"point and shoot" is a term meaning, that it's simplified.

[r31ncarnat3d]

@MegaNoel99 "Point and Shoot" refers to how all the settings are automatic and you simply, well, point and shoot. Think of it as the "fire and forget" of cameras.

With a DSLR, you can (and should) set it to manual settings, where you control the exposure settings (Aperature, Shutter Speed, ISO) as well as the focus on yourself for much more control of your shot.

[Thegamer5150]

I say buy any camera with a manual mode (some P&S have them and all SLRS have them)

[NoxNoctisUmbra]

how about those cameras that are SLR LIKE? like the sony cyber shot H20/B?

[jdimc]

still P&S lol

[cherlyema]

thx

[khuratzi]

stupid p&s i hate em

im getting the sony alpha a300 for my bday cant wait only 2 weeks!!! :)

[BioMessiah]

There is nothing wrong with point and shoot cameras, I carry one around in my camera bag mainly for the 720p HD video. It takes decent outdoor pictures, but thats about all unless your using studio lights.

[N6600]

bro, as a photographer, its ok to have a p&s at your disposal. it might come in handy. you never know...

[nukleuz999]

Bought the video, it's been a great help. Thanks Michael :)

[imPuLse1x2]

these videos are great, i recently recieved a canon rebel xs as a gift and now i am learning the works of the camera, thanks mike!

[Doomsday704]

no  contest here

[surferluver]

haha sounds like you really don't like p&s cameras..

[tasulinha2]

In am in love with you :)

[ihyo0615]

Thank you for your videos.. My husband just gave me this Canon EOS 450D because I love taking pictures.. I don't have any photography background and your videos surely helps me a lot..

[BahamaLlama8]

Technically there is only one mirror and a prism, but over all good video.

[DC180]

good post... thanks

[nikovich]

The other difference is the overall quality . A digital slr will show much finer detail .

[thetttttttttttt]

so will a 10 megapixal point and shoot be as effective as a 10 megapixal SLR ????????

[MichaelTheMentor]

depends on what you mean by effective. If you want something small you can put in your pocket, yes. If you want more control and options, NO.

[thetttttttttttt]

in terms of image quality

[wjat89]

Noope

[thetttttttttttt]

lol cheers

[JimBoopLoop]

@MichaelTheMentor -well what about image quality...

[iToasterman]

@MichaelTheMentor my 10.1 mp digital camera from samsung has alot of control :P its not as mutch as i want D: also u look like terminator... say IL BE BACK!

[TelisRafa]

@thetttttttttttt you need megapixels only for large prints ...but as concern the quality everything is up to 3 things : 1 lens 2 sensor quality 3 processor ...so a 12 megapixel point and shoot may be worst than a 4 megapixel point and shoot....as for the point and shoot vs dslr i believe that point and shoot are better in portability and easy-to-use issue everything beyond that is owned by dslrs..

[bobbyt2012]

@thetttttttttttt The image sensor on a point and shoot is much smaller than the image sensors that DSLR cameras have. Although they might shoot at the same resolution, the quality of the image on a DSLR is going to be better.

[panzarw]

@thetttttttttttt a DSLR will have better images in quality wise, because they have a format of photos called RAW that can be sharpened in Adobe lightroom.

even more effective it has a burst mode like 3fps and so on depending on the model.

[asifhuque]

just subscribed. looks like you have a great collection of tutorials here. keep them coming.

[ftpaddict]

So a Leica M8 is an eSuhLaR. :D

[HUNDOLOS]

well, I'd like to see some of the cameras you call point-and-shoot (like my FinePix S5800, or even bigger) "folded up" and put into your pocket :P Good videos, otherwise.