The digital single lens reflex technology has improved the image quality. With the compact digital cameras, you have a lag time between taking pictures causing many photographers to miss some interesting shots. The flash time for recycling is also another concern with compact cameras. With digital SLR cameras, there is no problem with light sensitivity as there is with the compact cameras. The ability to take quality pictures without a flash is done with the SLR cameras.

Photographers that want to have different lens for capturing different images the SLR camera is ideal. If the user wishes to have a blurred background with a properly focused subject, the digital SLR camera achieves this purpose. The camera also offers a faster shot-to-shot time, which means the user can capture more actions shots as they happen. The ability to change lens to a telescoping lens means the user can zoom in on objects that are further away without disturbing the subject by moving closer.

Because the camera has different lens, the photographer can use the macro lens to magnify tiny objects so the detail can be seen. The SLR cameras are better for digital photography, but the size is larger than the compact cameras. The bulkiness of the camera does present a problem for some users, but it makes up for it in image quality and the ability to change lens and capture images in a natural way.

If your serious about wanting to improve your camera skills, but still retain some of the simplicity of point and shoot camera technology, there are plenty of entry level digital SLR cameras on the market. Improving your photography skills is an excellent response to the question: "Why Buy A Digital SLR Camera?".

Before buying a digital SLR camera, one has to consider the need for the camera and the amount of use the camera will receive. If the user is going to use the camera regularly, the SLR is the best camera to have for photography. There is going to be more editing of the images before the final proofs are ready for printing. All in all, the digital SLR is a great camera.

Personally, I really like the idea of SLR cameras. My favorite thing about them, is your ability to get truly candid shots. Especially when shooting kids. I know with my own, I seem to have raised a bunch of camera phobic children. They forever ruin potentially great shots by acting all shy whenever a camera appears in their line of vision. With a SLR and a good zoom lens, you can keep your distance, and snap the picture before they're the least bit wiser.