5 best DSLR cameras for pro vacation pictures in UAE, for 2023

5 best DSLR cameras for pro vacation pictures in UAE, for 2023

It might seem that DSLRs (digital single-lens reflex cameras) are in their sunset years, given how core camera makers are no longer developing new models. Yet, these cameras are still synonymous with pro photography for many, thanks to their ultra-long battery life, traditional viewfinder and snappy autofocus. At this point in time, where the lighter and models are quickly rising to the top, who and what is the DSLR really for? These cameras enjoy niche popularity in select circles today, our expert tells us. What the mirrorless cannot do, DSLR makes up for in strides. "In DSLR cameras, you're looking through an optical viewfinder. The image that you see [when framing a shot], is a reflection from the mirrors inside. So, if your camera settings are too bright or too low, you won't be able to tell until after you click the picture," explained Raz Hansrod, the general manager at Gulf Photo Plus (GPP), Dubai’s hub for photography workshops, exhibitions and art prints. Mirrorless cameras, in contrast, allow you to edit and tweak the settings in real-time. There is a caveat to this electronic viewfinder, and that is the battery runs out much faster, says Hansrod. DLSRs don't have to