Canon Eos Rebel T3 Digital Slr

James asks…What is the difference between point-and-shoot and SLR cameras?mr.eos answers:In the first place you have a misconception which will help you when cleared up. "SLR" refers to cameras where the lens is able to be removed and another lens put on. This was very popular in the "old" film days when there were no zoom lenses. The term SLR refers to a camera that accepts interchangeable lenses but also took film to operate. The term DSLR refers to today's cameras which are the same

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