Blog Post #4- DSLR Strengths and Weaknesses

DSLR cameras are great for many things and bad for other things. DSLR strengths are that one those cameras are smaller so it can fit in tight spaces, where EX3, JVC, and Sony's can't fit. Second, DSLRs have a variety of lenses that can be used; which can give a variety of wide and long shots. Different lenses that can be used are prime, Ziess, and zoom lenses. The lenses can be removed and changed easily and quickly. DSLR lenses are so great that the image of the object is so clear and precise. Thirdly, DSLR cameras are good at rack focusing easier and clearly; it can also do soft or hard focus. Lastly, DSLR cameras settings are easy and simple to change and set. The weaknesses of DSLR are not as many as the strengths. Weaknesses are the DSLR microphones are small; recording sound from far away would be a challenge. Some sort of external microphone or sound recorder would have to be used to capture sound far away from the camera. Which in turn will make the post work flow longer and challenging. Another weakness is that some DSLR cameras require CF cards, which are bigger and more expensive than SD card which most cameras use.