Quote Originally Posted by yogi08
wtf is SLR. and how do yall even know whats a good camera? word of the mouth? haa

cause a dude i know shoots with a 20d and has awesome shots

but some people use point and shoot and got kickass shots too

A digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that uses an automatic mirror system and pentaprism or pentamirror to direct light from the lens through the viewfinder eyepiece.

The basic operation of a DSLR is as follows: for viewing purposes, the mirror reflects the light coming through the attached lens upwards at an approximately 90 degree angle. It is then reflected by the pentaprism to the photographer's eye. During exposure (when the photograph is taken), the mirror swings upward, and a shutter opens, allowing the lens to project light onto the image sensor.


A 20d IS a DSLR

Yes you are correct some point and shoots do take really really good photos. I consider the Canon S3 IS, and S5 IS to be really good point and shots, also the Panasonic Lumix Z18