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SLR – Single Lens Reflex Cameras Big on Video; Camera Case Big on Interior
Many professional and amateur photographers are switching to hybrid cameras, ones that also shoots video known as the SLR series – single lens reflex cameras. These cameras also come with a special camera case to carry all the special lens, sim cards and extra batteries. They are even being used in Hollywood by movie makers because they give picture quality and high-definition grade excellence.
Many people enjoy working with the new hybrid still-plus-video cameras because they offer ‘motion picture quality’ without the price tag. When these hybrid cameras first burst onto the photography scene, they were a bit over priced. The Japanese camera giants began the hybrid SLR movement last year with a Nikon D90 which sold for $999 and a Canon 5D Mark II for $2,799; however, they have recently brought prices down to the consumer’s level with the debut of the $749 Nikon D500 and a $799 Canon EOS Rebel T1i.
The Rebel T1i shoots high-definition video at 720p resolution, 30 frames per second, compared with the higher-resolution 1080p/30 frames per second video on the pricier 5D. Nikon’s video on both models is the same – 720p video at 24 frames per second.
For years, consumers have been able to shoot video on their point-and-shoot cameras, and many offered decent quality. The advantage of an SLR camera is that the imaging chip is much larger, which produces a dramatically sharper video. Plus, with the SLR, there are more choices for high-end lenses instead of the cheaper lenses one would find with the point-and-shoot cameras.
Just as the camera is an individual choice, so is the camera bag that will not only carry your camera, but store it as well. Some people prefer the ease and convenience of an ordinary over the shoulder bag or saddle bag with a snug fit for their camera and little room for any extras, a ‘no frills’ style bag. Other photographers might like to use a camera carrying case that looks more like a backpack with more room for other camera gear or other things they might want while they are out.
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