SLR's vs Point and Shoot Cameras

This is a quick and simple description of how an SLR camera differs from a point and shoot camera. This free lesson was brought to you by: http://www.michaelthemaven.com | Michael's photography school: http://www.michaelthementor.com

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[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.

[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.

[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!

[funamaation7987]

he reminds me of bennet from heroes

[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!

[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!!

[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.

[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

[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!