SLR
n. C1 Advanced slr
n. Stands for Single Lens Reflex. A type of camera that uses a mirror to let you see exactly what the lens sees through the viewfinder.
n. Abbreviation for Single Lens Reflex. A camera system in which light entering the lens is reflected by a mirror to a pentaprism before reaching the viewfinder, allowing the photographer to see exactly what the lens captures.
He prefers using an SLR for professional photography.
Many professional photographers still use an SLR because of its superior image quality and manual controls.
While digital cameras have largely replaced film-based SLRs, the mechanical design of the mirror system remains a benchmark for optical clarity and manual precision in high-end photography.