<p>They say that the DSLR's better days are behind it, but it's still the choice for most working pros. Rapid advances on point and shoots, ILCs (mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras) and smart phones have left the DSLR looking like the camera of yesteryear, so here are a few features we think every DSLR should have now.Focus Peaking</p><p>While not necessarily practical for moving subjects, focus peaking can be extremely helpful for still life or portrait work. Focus peaking (the highlighting of the in focus area of an image) is becoming commonplace on point and shoots and ILC cameras, and there's no technical reason why it couldn't be adopted for the Live View mode on DSLRs or DSLRs with EVFs (electronic viewfinders).</p><p>Live Histogram</p><p>The histogram has become a fairly indispensable tool for photographers to understand the distribution of tones across an image. DSLR owners are used to viewing the histogram of an image after capture, but many non-DLRs have live histograms so you can adjust exposure prior to capture.</p><p><a href="http://petapixel.com/2014/03/07/9-features-every-dslr-now/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/reviews/Fujifilm-X-E2-review-A-camera-worthy-of-Rs-1-lakh-tag/articleshow/31592754.cms">Fujifilm X-E2 review: A camera worthy of Rs 1 lakh tag</a> (Times of India)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dyyEM05m4JNB6GMSvpof6NPIIGhyM&authuser=0&ned=us">3 additional articles.</a></p>