What is the difference between an SLR and a point-and-shoot?
Anderson: SLR stands for single lens reflex. SLR cameras have removable lenses and have a reflex mirror which allows true viewing through the lens taking the image. They use a mirror that allows you to see the image you’re shooting through the view finder. When you click the shutter, the mirror flips up allowing the sensor to capture the scene. With SLR cameras your possibilities are vast. By changing out lenses and camera settings on your camera your images can have completely different looks. With point-and-shoots, you are limited to one lens and usually a small amount of changeable settings which usually causes them to struggle in low light situations and other lighting situations. The quality of digital point-and-shoot cameras have vastly improved in the last few years, making them perfectly acceptable in many situations. My kid moves all the time, they never look at the camera. How can I compose a good pic? Anderson: Like I said before, be prepared to MOVE! Photographing children
