KEY TAKEAWAYS: iPhone cameras can capture beautiful images and video but don't yet compare to the quality of a standalone camera option. DSLRs are considered higher-end cameras with better image
When light enters the camera lens of a digital SLR camera, a photographer sees their subject in the optical viewfinder via a reflection of that light from a mirror inside the camera body. As the photographer snaps the photo, the mirror swings out of the way, and the light goes through to the digital image sensor to capture the photo on an SD card. DSLR cameras almost exclusively use curtain shutters. You don't need to worry too much about the workings of the shutter for this. Just remember that to convey normal motion in your video, and avoid static uncomfortable viewing of your video, you should shoot at 1/ double the frame rate. Take focus into your own hands Joshua Goldman/CNET If you're a first-time dSLR user, you're probably used to having a camera that does everything automatically. However, to get the best movie The best DSLRs for video in 2023: create fantastic full HD and 4K video. By Amy Davies. last updated 27 July 2023. The best DSLRs for video can still match mirrorless rivals for value and flexibility: here are our top picks, at the best prices. aA4p.