Um yes, I ALSO agree with almost everything above.
I've never actually owned a regular P&S digicam, but those I have borrowed, used, or seen in action are nowhere NEAR the quality of my base-level DSLR. It really is a huge difference.
I also disagree that you need two lenses. I still just have the modest lens that came with my camera kit (something like 18-55mm, it's nothing special at all) and though I've occasionally drooled over telephoto lenses, I still don't have a pressing need to get one.
I got a nice, compact camera bag for mine, and when I want it I just take it along. It's got a comfortable strap and it's not that heavy. It would probably fit in a large purse, and the quality of photos MORE than makes up for any inconvenience.
I have a Nikon D50, which they don't make anymore. My brother just got a DSLR before going to Rome, and did some research -- he said the D40s are no longer as good as the D50 was, and he ended up getting a Canon, I believe.
In conclusion, I would like to say... Buy a DSLR.
DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!
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I've never actually owned a regular P&S digicam, but those I have borrowed, used, or seen in action are nowhere NEAR the quality of my base-level DSLR. It really is a huge difference.
I also disagree that you need two lenses. I still just have the modest lens that came with my camera kit (something like 18-55mm, it's nothing special at all) and though I've occasionally drooled over telephoto lenses, I still don't have a pressing need to get one.
I got a nice, compact camera bag for mine, and when I want it I just take it along. It's got a comfortable strap and it's not that heavy. It would probably fit in a large purse, and the quality of photos MORE than makes up for any inconvenience.
I have a Nikon D50, which they don't make anymore. My brother just got a DSLR before going to Rome, and did some research -- he said the D40s are no longer as good as the D50 was, and he ended up getting a Canon, I believe.
In conclusion, I would like to say... Buy a DSLR.
DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!
Thank you and God bless America.