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Digital Camera Glossary Terms - SLR

By Michael Carr, About.com

Definition: Standing for single-lens reflex, these are higher-end digital cameras revered by serious photographers. The digital versions of SLRs work in this manner: the shutter retracts so an image can be recorded. One of the prime benefits of using a digital SLR camera is that lenses are interchangeable.
Pronunciation: ess-ELL-ahr
Also Known As: digital SLR, single-lens reflex, digital SLR camera
Examples: I decided to buy the latest SLR so that I can change out lenses on my camera.

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