Chapter 2.6Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) Overview
Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras were originally developed by companies such as Olympus, Nikon and Canon to replace the traditional 35mm still cameras. They operate in the same way as their predecessors, employing a mirror system that allows the viewer to see directly through the lens. How they differ is in the back of the camera where celluloid film has been replaced by a powerful sensor.
During the development of DSLR, engineers realized that in addition to capture of stills, extra circuitry could be added to accommodate moving images. In 2008, the Canon 5D Mark II (and later the Canon 7D) emerged as one of the most promising new tools for the digital cinematographer. Allowing for ...
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