"DSLR" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: DSLRs [plural]
Etymology: Initialism of digital single-lens reflex. Etymology templates: {{initialism|en|digital single-lens reflex}} Initialism of digital single-lens reflex Head templates: {{en-noun}} DSLR (plural DSLRs)
  1. (photography) A digital single-lens reflex camera. Categories (topical): Photography Related terms: SLR, ZLR Coordinate_terms: RF, P&S, PS
    Sense id: en-DSLR-en-noun-m4we698W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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