creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

No way will I ever give up my Canon 1Ds . NO WAY

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

Nop! Had many decades of carrying SLR (film) gear around then changed to Digital P&S about 1998. Found P&S not adequate so changed to a 'Bridge' camera when the prices became more resonable.

A couple of years back - after many years with adequate photos - my wife wanted to get back to a SLR. So I got her a Canon DSLR which I subsequently started using as well.

Less than a year later I purchased my own Canon DSLR and the 'Bridge' was left in a drawer.

The DSLR is much heavier than the Bridge but I by far prefer the solidness for handling and would not want to go back to an electronic view finder.

The Villages Loc: The Villages, Florida

Size does matter!

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

I went the opposite way 6 months ago. I had gone through a P& S or two and then had two super zooms (Nikon P90 and P500) over the last 5 years and my photos were getting better and better with each move up the ladder. Some of it was me getting better, some was the equipment. I never wanted to carry a bigger camera and lenses around, but I did get a Nikon D5200 kit with 18-55 and a 55-200 VR lenses last May. I have since gotten a Nikkor 55-300 VR lens that covers a broad range of what I do on photo safaris and other wildlife stuff. I now carry a little pocketable Nikon L26 P & S when I want to rapidly get the larger field of view shots and pretty much stick to the 55-300, even for macro shots. I do use the 18-55, just not as much. This camera is not all that heavy, but quality lenses can be. I'm very happy with the improvement in my photos, much of which comes from greater control shooting in manual or aperture priority modes. Like someone else here said, I only take what I need when going out on an intentional shoot. The most important thing I've probably learned over the last few years is this. No matter what kind of gear you have, it has to be with you and ready to go when that once in a lifetime opportunity presents itself. I don't use lens caps, but rely on the bayonet to give adequate protection. I can be firing off shots immediately upon grabbing the camera. I have yet to scratch a lens and don't know many other serious photogs that have. Kind of like, when was the last time you had a flat with a radial tire? Rarely, I'm sure...

Poke Loc: West Virginia

I would just have more than 1 camera. If I am shooting sports or action events I use my Canon 1DX but am thinking on adding a smaller camera for general or walk around stuff like a fuji or one of the new Sony cameras. Keep your ILC and treat yourself to a non-ILC if you wish.

EdK Loc: Boston

I did make the swap & am not too happy. Went from a Nikon D60 w/ 18-135 lens to a Panasonic Lumix FZ-200. Nothing wrong with the camera. Images are smaller & try to blow them up & clarity is lost. Also find any adjustments I would like to make are two or three step operations. A lot of my gripes are probably because I am spoiled with Nikon, & will probably go back to it. Try one before purchasing - maybe you can bring an SD card, take a few shots around the store & environs & take home for downloading & processing.

Rbrylawski Loc: Tampa, FL

Nope, not us. In fact, we've gone the other direction as we just sold our Panasonic M4/3 system in favor of a Nikon D3200 (the partners system) and I went from a D5100 to a D7100. Small has it's advantages, but honestly, they don't feel good in my hands and a larger system offers control options that I just couldn't get in a smaller camera. Add the disadvantage of poor low light abilities in most ILCs and I was frankly disappointed. For the time being, we'll carry our bigger systems around until smaller produces the same quality and controls.

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

".. and the fundamental things apply as time goes by."

Your favorite, Movie or sitcom?

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Good points. There will always be a need and demand for the dslr. But I think over time with improvements in smartphones and bridge cameras, the dslr will become a much smaller share of the market. Just a few years ago when I attended large family events everyone was using a dslr or P&S. Now at least 80% are using their smartphone.

Rbrylawski Loc: Tampa, FL

Most people are using a smart phone because its convenient, they have it with them and for the most, they'll never need a picture larger than what they can upload to Facebook or email out to friends/family. And like MP3 music, which is highly compressed, but is what most people listen to these days, quality just isn't that important anymore. For someone truly interested in photography and high quality photographs, little just doesn't win the race. At least not yet.

Carl 383 Loc: Southampton UK

We sometimes forget that we take "some" pictures to record an event / an experience and we often miss the experience taking the shot. It is good at times to experience the moment

faygo Loc: Tucson, AZ

What is an SLT?

Rbrylawski Loc: Tampa, FL

Single Lens Translucent

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Sony SLT camera
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


The Sony SLT design features a pellicle mirror which allows light to strike both the digital image sensor (parallel to the lens mount, behind mirror) and phase-detection autofocus sensor (perpendicular to the mount) at all times.
Single-Lens Translucent (SLT) is a Sony proprietary designation for Sony Alpha cameras which employ a pellicle mirror, electronic viewfinder, and phase-detection autofocus system. They employ the same Minolta A-mount as Sony Alpha DSLR cameras.

faygo Loc: Tucson, AZ

Thanks for the answer.