This article discusses the reasons for choosing single-lens reflex cameras, their convenience, lens performance, meter sensitivity and accuracy, meter types, and other features. It gives recommendations, a table listing specifications and features of 35mm SLR cameras, and a list of ratings. There is an additional article (pp. 802-805) in the same issue on wideangle and telephoto lenses, giving a description, a list of which cameras can be used with which lenses, and a list of ratings. -- AATA