Knowing how to use a camera requires involvement with it and exploring the many capabilities it has. Reading the manual can be quite helpful in finding out about many features that might not be common knowledge. A DSLR camera does not fall under the budget entry level category, and it is for all photography enthusiasts who want to explore and experiment a little more than the rest.

Here are some trivia about DSLR cameras.

• DSLR basically stands for ‘digital single lens reflex’ and what makes it different from regular point and shoot camera is its high quality image sensor. The image sensor is that part of the camera that captures light entering it. DSLRs have larger image sensors which capture more light for sharper and brighter images.

• The first commercial digital SLR camera was launched in 1991 by Kodak. By the turn of the millennium, technology made great improvements and consequently prices of DSLR cameras and the cost of production came down significantly.

• All DSLR cameras enable users to take photographs in the RAW format which makes it easier to make fixes in white balance, perspective correction, highlight, saturation; shadow etc. Elaborate image editing programs are, therefore, no longer required since these cameras itself allow users to make conversions or any fixes and modifications on the picture.

• Most high end DSLR cameras,these days,come with built-in 3G capability. This also enables the camera to establish an internet connection without the need for a password.

• The Carl Zeiss Apo Sonar T* is recorded to be the biggest SLR lens to have ever been created which features a 1700mm focal length and weights 256kg. It is said to have been custom built for a customer who engaged in wildlife photography.

• DSLR cameras have a histogram feature that presents a graph like picture of a photograph. It reviews the photo taken and displays on the graph the brightest and darkest points in the photo. Learning to read and understand this feature can help users improvise on their subsequent shots.

• The quality of the lens used with DSLR cameras play a significant role in the quality of pictures produced.

• The multiple exposure features in a DSLR camera can be used to create a lot of fun effects on a photo. It basically means that 2-3 similar photographs are taken and then merged to create a single picture. Multiple exposure pictures are best taken placed on a tripod. For example, a sprinter can be caught in action sequence through this feature.

• Many newer versions of the DSLR camera have come up with a special mode called the ‘Instagram mode’.

• DSLR cameras nowadays come with built-in firmware updates. These updates should be done from time to time which can be downloaded from the brand website, and it can help optimize the performance of the camera.

People who invest in good DSLR cameras and genuinely interested in photography should think about shelling out some more and get a tripod stand, memory cards, powerful batteries and a good lens. These two are basic essentials that can make a significant difference to the quality of photographs.