Did you know that Canon started its life as Kwanon in 1934, with the manufacture of Japan's first prototype 35mm focal-plane-shutter camera? It was only in 1935, with the release of the Hansa Canon camera that the company filed to register the "Canon" trademark. The word "Canon" literally means "biblical scriptures" or a "standard for judgment." Today, this name is synonymous with high quality cameras worldwide, for everyone, from beginners to veteran professionals.
If you are looking to buy a Canon digital camera, check out the variety offered right here at Rediff Shopping. We stock a wide range of models to suit all types of photography and budgets. However, before you decide on which Canon DSLR camera you want, learn a little more about the different types of DSLR and what they mean for photography.
DSLR stands for digital single-lens reflex. Also called digital SLR< this type of lens combines optics with single-lens reflex using a digital imaging sensor, rather than photographic film. This is a fairly new revolution and most adults today still remember the old film rolls that needed to be carefully put in and taken out. Here's a look at the different types of DSLR lenses available today and what kind of photographs they are best used for:
When you buy Canon cameras at Rediff Shopping, you get to choose from a wide range of models and prices, so that you can choose just the right device for your needs. There also are various accessories to choose from, such as the Canon EW-73B Lens Hood, the original Canon NB-6L Li-ion battery pack, the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 USM Lens and much more.
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