single-lens reflex
Speech parts
1. single-lens reflex - Noun
2. single-lens reflex - Adjective
Meaning
single-lens reflex (not comparable)
(photography) Denoting or relating to a type of camera which allows the photographer to view the subject through the same lens that will be used to take a photograph, usually by incorporating a moving mirror and prism.
single-lens reflex (uncountable)
(photography) Abbreviation of single-lens reflex camera.
Alternative names
single lens reflex
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Examples
A single-lens reflex camera (SLR) typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex", from the mirror's reflection) that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured.
Conversion of film cameras to digital Digital single-lens reflex camera When digital cameras became common, many photographers asked whether their film cameras could be converted to digital.
Future of SLRs The digital single-lens reflex camera has largely replaced the film SLR for its convenience, sales, and popularity at the start of 21st century.
The digital single-lens reflex camera have largely replaced film SLR's design in convenience, sales and popularity at the start of 21st century.
The Kodak DCS series of digital single-lens reflex cameras and digital camera backs were released by Kodak in the 1990s and 2000s, and discontinued in 2005.