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Are all professional cameras SLR cameras?

No, there are many people who take photography as a profession, and their shooting subjects are also different, so the equipment they use is basically suitable for their respective shooting purposes. For example:

1) Reporters, with a wide range of subjects, the camera needs to be used quickly and flexibly, and the photo quality requirements are also very professional. In order not to miss the shooting moment, the continuous shooting speed should be as high as possible, and the weight should not be too heavy. In this way, professional-grade SLR cameras are more suitable for them, such as D3s.

2) Wildlife photographers also require portability, speed, image quality and reliability in harsh outdoor environments. SLR cameras are more suitable, and lenses with long focal length and large aperture are also necessary.

3) Graphic, static fashion and professional advertising photographers use large format cameras or medium formats such as 120, such as Hasselblad H3, which are not so demanding on speed, and also have film bodies, which are suitable for painting The quality requirements are extremely stringent.

4) For wedding photography and ordinary photo studios, if there is no harsh usage environment, a mid-range SLR will do. Depends on size and financial resources.

5) For professionals who like to take candid photos, don’t use a SLR. Many large-format small DCs, such as EP-1, M-8,

6) Panasonic 4/3 format digital looks like a SLR but is not

In short, generally speaking, Professional cameras can be considered SLR cameras. Although it is not strict, the high-end products of DSLR are basically used by professional photographers and enthusiasts, but the low-end products of DSLR are not in the category of professional cameras.