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High-end fixed lens cameras usually have a zoom lens and many of the expo-
sure and focus controls found on SLR cameras.One of the most popular camera types among professionals and serious ama-
teurs is the single-lens reflex, better known as a digital SLR. These cameras
are expensive but have certain advantages over other camera types:- You can change lenses.
- They usually focus more quickly and capture images with less noise.
- You see the scene through the lens so what you see is what you get.
- You can select from a large variety of accessories, including powerful exter-
nal flash units.
Fixed lens cameras
often have great zoom
lenses and capture
large images.Single-lens reflex
cameras (SLRs) are the
most flexible and often
the most expensive
cameras.
SLR cameras from
major companies have
more lenses than you’ll
ever need.
Pentax makes
cameras you can use
underwater.
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Lenses.
Canon’s TX1 has
a unique vertical
design and captures 7
megapixel images and
HDTV movies.