What is a SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Camera?
Single lens reflex cameras allow the photographer to see the precise focus, color, framing, and brightness that will be recorded on film, because the viewfinder looks through the lens. Artistic or professional photographers prefer SLR cameras because they have more control by manually defining their image versus point-and-shoot or range-finder cameras. A prism, flip-up mirror, and interchangeable lens makes an SLR camera extremely accurate.