Comments on: 10 Reasons NOT to buy a DSLR

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:26:53 +0000

THIS IS THE MOST RETARDED SHIT I HAVE EVER READ ON THE INTERNET.
The fucking idiot that wrote this either has never use a DSLR in his life or is tying to cover his insufficient funds for a DSLR.
Bridges and compacts are CRAP compared to even the lowest quality DSLR.

so go fuck yourself and stop informing people wrong!

By: Sashidaniels

Sashidaniels — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:42:20 +0000

Well made point. A Fuji HS10 should do for most people. On the subject of DSLRs I often wonder why there is no manufacturer who can come up with a digital back that can be latched onto a film slr converting it into a digital slr.

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By: canon a80

canon a80 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:23:22 +0000

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By: Duckie

Duckie — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:56:00 +0000

I never realized how much i could have done with my ultracompact camera. It just occurred to me right after i bought the dslr. )

By: Duckie

Duckie — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:52:50 +0000

Like ur last reason.
And it’s best if one can possess both type !

By: Felix

Felix — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:43:46 +0000

I have a P&S camera (canon Ixus 100), and feel that the quality is limited, and plan to get a Nikon D3000, i only can affort the camera plus the kit lens, just want to know, how far can i go? can i shoot macro photos? can i shoot moving photos?

By: Robert O.

Robert O. — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:28:38 +0000

@Dinesh: even an “entry- level” dSLR with a kit lens (example: my Pentax K100d w/ 18-55mm) gives more flexability than most P&S. And carrying a super-zoom means less lens changes; that means less sensor dust and/ or cleaning.

@Daniel K: I have a Canon A80 P&S (w/ manual controls and a swivel screen) for the days I don’t feel like taking along my dSLR. Having a camera along means not missing a shot.

@Bill Ferguson: 1. I agree that dSLRs are lighter than the old film cameras, generally speaking. 2. But, a zoom kit lens means you don’t have to carry a prime for every situation you run across. 3. Live view is a great help composing shots; you can see more or less exactly what the camera sees. 4. The article is about DIGITAL p&s vs. dSLR, not film p&s; you still need a decent computer for storage and software for post processing (if you’re doing more than just snapshots) and archiving to CD or DVD or disk and that will cost money as well.

By: Bill Ferguson

Bill Ferguson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:02:05 +0000

I own a DSLR and was somewhat perturbed at what seemed like an attack on other photographer choice of tool. My DSLR (Rebel XTi) is not as big and bulky feeling as my old Pentax Spotmatic so lugging a ‘big’ heavy camera is not an issue.
2 The only downside to owning a ‘kit lens is the fact that they are mostly zoom lens, a fad that seems to have continued to this day an average quality ‘prime lens is a far better deal.
3 We don’t actually need live view on a DSLR digital because we can review our shot straight after taking it and adjust it with a new shot, thats the glory of having a digital camera.
4 I bought my first film camera at age 15 and am now 65, which make me a retiree and if it wasn’t for digital i wouldnt be able to afford to continue with photography because of the costs of film and processing. the fact that digital with its one cost (camera) is just so much cheaper.

By: Daniel K

Daniel K — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:56:36 +0000

Hi,

I believe this is truly subjective matter…in fact for some reasons, some ppl don’t really care if their pictures looks like crap. For instance, most woman don’t even care if their car doesn’t come with 17” wheels, 200bhp and 0-100 in 6sec. A truly subjective matter.

But as for me, I’ll stick to my DSLR. Unless one day a manufacturer invented the ultimate P&S camera which can read your mind & desires then automatically adjust the settings according to my need, then I’ll ditch my DSLR.

By: Dinesh

Dinesh — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:11:34 +0000

I must say this article comprehensively lists out most of what I think. Unfortunately manufacturers want to sell more stuff so they market the entry level DSLRs as though it is suited for everyone coming from P&S, although people in P&S haven’t had the time to completely checkout what their P&S itself is capable of. You are right about the Kit lens. The kit lens is nothing but a joke. On a recent trip to st. louis, I saw a whole bunch of people roaming around with a DSLR around their neck mostly those cheap Nikon D40 picked up from last Thanksgiving sale. The other story is Super Zooms, while people have Super zoom for one reason – To Travel light, most of them buy it for one reason – Too lazy to change the lens. Well, what can I say, If you are lazy to change lens and shying away from owning different lens for different situations, DSLR is a no no for them too. To me, The Tech lounge article seems more like a Sugar coated marketing piece to sell more and more entry level DSLRs.

By: K. Praslowicz

K. Praslowicz — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:53:05 +0000

I like how this post had to site for a few years before teh commenst took off.

My response to the You’ll shoot a million times more with a DSLR than you would with your point and shoot. comment:

The guy who I sit next to at work brought his Nikon dSLR into the office about seven months ago. It hasn’t moved since. Bet he snapping more with his Blackberry.

I wonder if I can take it home for myself and not be noticed? Probably, but I won’t test it.

By: Darcie

Darcie — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:13:58 +0000

I know this is an old article, but couldn’t resist.

RE: #5, My DSLR (Canon EOS 450D) has an LCD live view option. This is to check colour settings, exposure and the like. You turn it off before shooting and use the viewfinder for composition and to take the actual photo.

Interesting list, but I’m not convinced.
I do, however agree with #8… It’s not the camera held in the hands; it’s the hands holding the camera.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:18:44 +0000

What about speed? It’s the one thing I’ve heard that people really want. Most people I know go to DSLRs for the SPEED, the continuous shooting.

Sure, you could spend a thousand bucks on a P&S that will shoot at high fps…

or you could get an entry DLSR with the lenses you need… and see an improvement in your image quality.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:26:51 +0000

These are some good points though…

Anybody who is serious about photograpy will not use a PAS when a DSLR is available. Why? DSLR are far more flexible and therefore offer a great deal more options when shooting.

PAS are more transportable and there would definately be some situations where carrying a giant camera around would not be ideal but then again there are many times when it would be.

The lens in a PAS is designed to do everything ok and nothing well (at least compared to a dedicated lens for a DSLR). If you are only interested in 1 type of photography then you will only need 1 or 2 types of lenses. If you are snap happy and love everthing photography then yes a big investment will be required to get great shots (the ones you can blow up).

Apart from that if you have a passing interest in photography and no real desire to delve into the technical aspects of photograpy then I fully agree with you, save your money and buy a PAS. For those who want versitility and flexibility and desire to learn the technical aspects of photography get a DSLR.