Digital SLRs work with a mirror positioned in front of a sensor chip (mostly type CMOS or CCD). It reflects the light that passes through the lens directly into the optical viewfinder. The quality of image in the viewfinder will equal the quality of the resulting image. When you press the shutter, the mirror tilts as light passes to the sensor chip. Modern digital SLR cameras are also equipped with an LCD display with a live view function.
Compared to compact digital cameras, digital SLRs offer many options and manual settings for advanced photography. Digital SLR cameras come with a wide range of accessories, such as lenses and tripods. Thanks to their advanced settings and technical characteristics, they are ideal for capturing high-quality images, including sports, architecture and night photography.