SLR
2 synonyms for SLR, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A camera in which a mirror and prism let the photographer look through the actual lens, so the viewfinder shows exactly what the lens sees; short for single-lens reflex.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
single-lens reflex
DSLR
How to use SLR
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
digital SLR
SLR camera
entry-level SLR
35mm SLR
In everyday speech SLR nearly always means the camera. DSLR is the digital version.
Etymology
An initialism of single-lens reflex.
Full origin of SLR →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an SLR and a DSLR?
The mechanism is the same; the difference is what records the image. An SLR exposes film, a DSLR exposes a digital sensor. Almost every SLR sold today is a DSLR.
What is the difference between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera?
A DSLR bounces light off a mirror into an optical viewfinder, so you see the scene directly. A mirrorless camera removes the mirror and shows you the sensor's feed on a screen, which makes the body smaller and lighter.
