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SLR vs SLR-like

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AdSkiAm
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im looking for a new camera to make the step up to SLR. i am looking at the Samsung pro 815. it is listed as a SLR-like camera. what is the difference between the SLR and the SLR-like. from what i found the SLR-like will that the same quality photos as tha SLR. the only big difference is the the SLR-like has a digitally created image in the view-finded rather than the mirror reflected image in the SLR's.

also another question that i couldnt answer is if lenses if onto it. but with 15x optical zoom do i need it? and what about wide angle?

is there anything else more to the difference between them?? and if anyone has feedback on the pro 815 or any other SLR in the "up to" $700-900 range what are they.

the main review i looked at was dpreview.
Jun 5 2006 4:20PM
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acoustikrage
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bridge, or slr-like, cameras are usually megazoom models with advanced features meant to "bridge" the gap between point and shoot digicams and DSLRs. the have fixed megazoom lenses, so you can't switch lenses. but for most people the focal range provided is more than enough.

however, where bridge cameras differ are in the image sensors, speed capabilities, and as you mentioned, lack of an optical viewfinder. bridge camera sensors are generally much smaller than DSLR sensors, making them more prone to noise and other image defects. bridge cameras shoot much slower as well with limited shutter speed, aperture, and small buffer size. for most people though, bridge cameras will work well, unless you want the creative control of a DSLR.
Jun 5 2006 4:30PM
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Skipig25
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for 700-900, you can get a new Rebel XT, a card, and a couple of lenses.
Jun 5 2006 4:38PM
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dtn13
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for 700-900 u can get a d50, 18-70mm nikkor lens and a card which is a really nice setup/ also u can get the d50 with the 18-55mm nikkor and the 55-200mm lens and a card
Jun 5 2006 6:21PM
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AdSkiAm
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iwould like to have that has plenty of manual control so i can play around with it
Jun 5 2006 7:05PM
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Static
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I've had two nikon digital cameras break on me. I bought the first digi rebel when it came out and it still works great.
Jun 5 2006 7:10PM
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