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Digital SLRs continue to evolve. That is truly fantastic news, because photographers benefit from new capabilities and technology. Here are some recent dSLR developments and trends:

❯❯ Wi-Fi/NFC: After lagging behind for many years, built-in Wi-Fi/NFC (near-field communication) features are becoming more prevalent in new dSLRs. You can connect your camera to a smartphone (see Figure 1-20), tablet, computer, printer, network computer, or the Internet to view, print, or transfer photos. You can often control the camera remotely using the same connection and the proper app.

❯❯ Touchscreens: Taking a cue from the popularity of smartphones and tablets, some new digital SLRs feature touchscreen monitors. You can drag, swipe, and tap through menus, photos (see Figure 1-21), and even use the touchscreen to focus and snap the shutter.

❯❯ In-camera processing: Look for cameras to have even more processing options and filters.

❯❯ Higher ISO speeds: Maximum ISO speeds continue to rise. Entry-level consumer cameras now have maximum ISOs in the range of 12800, while more advanced dSLRs can have astronomically high ISOs. Higher ISO speeds make shooting inside and in other low-light conditions easier. They also enable you to use less-capable lenses with smaller maximum apertures in a wider variety of conditions.

❯❯ Higher pixel counts: Pixel counts also continue to rise. New consumer-level dSLRs have more pixels than professional models from years past. This means that you can take photos and make poster-sized prints without losing quality. You can also crop photos more without losing too much resolution.

❯❯ Expanded shooting modes: Today’s dSLRs offer more creative shooting modes and scenes than ever before.

❯❯ 4K Video: Today, all new dSLRs shoot Full HD movies, and the new trend is 4K video, which quadruples the resolution of Full HD (or 2K video, depending on the camera you’re using).

❯❯ Articulated monitors: More cameras feature articulated monitors that swing out from the back of the camera. This feature gives you greater flexibility in how you hold and position the camera. See Figure 1-22.

FIGURE 1-20: Increased Wi-Fi support is a positive dSLR development.

FIGURE 1-21: Selecting a photo to view from the index view.

FIGURE 1-22: Pull the monitor out from the back of the camera and position it.