SLRs
Reflex camera type
SLRs is the plural of SLR, which stands for single-lens reflex—a type of camera where the viewfinder sees through the same lens that takes the picture, using a mirror and prism system.
SLRs dominated serious photography for decades before digital cameras largely replaced film models.
The term now typically means DSLRs (digital SLRs): She shoots with one of the new mirrorless cameras, but her old SLRs are still in the closet.
Mirror-reflex digital camera
- mirrorlessHaving no reflective glass
- full-frameStandard sensor dimension
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- shutterHinged window covering
aperture · viewfinder · sensor · Canon · Nikon · film · exposure · manual
Loads next round itself
- semi-automaticFires once, reloads itself
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- magazineBound periodical with articles
bolt · military · NATO · infantry · caliber · ammunition · weapon · tactical
Following ordered procedures
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
- incomeRegular monetary receipts
- annuityPeriodic fixed payment
pension · drawdown · portfolio · investment · distribution · rate · periodic · decumulation
DSLR
Mirror-reflex digital camera
- mirrorlessHaving no reflective glass
- full-frameStandard sensor dimension
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
shutter · aperture · viewfinder · sensor · Canon · Nikon · film · exposure · manual · focus
self-loading
Loads next round itself
- semi-automaticFires once, reloads itself
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
magazine · bolt · military · NATO · infantry · caliber · ammunition · weapon · tactical · marksman
systematic
Following ordered procedures
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
- incomeRegular monetary receipts
annuity · pension · drawdown · portfolio · investment · distribution · rate · periodic · decumulation · savings
SLRscompact cameras
Small integrated-lens photography devices
disposable cameras · camera phones · box cameras · instant cameras · Polaroids
Interchangeable-lens cameras lacking reflectors