What are the main features to look for in an SLR?
• Pixel count For most people, the first feature they notice when buying any camera is the number of pixels it has. This is understandable as it is the feature that manufactures push the hardest in their advertising campaigns because it is one of the few quantifiable features to boast about in a camera. However, pixel count is not as important as many people think. Any Digital SLR with 6 million or more pixels can easily produce fantastic quality pictures at A3 size, so unless you want to make huge posters, or do a lot of cropping, any of the current DSLR cameras would be good enough. • Frame Rate The frame rate is the number of pictures the camera is able to capture per second. Most entry level DSLRs will be able to shoot at 3fps. The semi-pro/ high end amateur cameras are often capable of shooting at 5fps and there are a couple of Professional cameras designed for sports and journalism which are capable of firing at an incredible 10fps. Most people will only use their cameras in sing
