what do you like to have: a point and shoot cam or DSLR cam?

DSLR shots are not inherently better than a shot taken by a point and shoot of similar quality. What makes them better is the skill of the photographer; DSLRs are meant to be used by professionals and skilled hobbyists who know how to adjust all of the various manual settings for the best possible photo. Since I'm neither a professional nor a skilled hobbyist, I would prefer to buy a high quality point and shoot. I wouldn't touch any of the manual settings, so I would be spending a whole lot of money for a whole lot of power that then goes entirely to waste.

I like every models of camera. Except for those cameras who use films for taking pictures which is too pathetic. I like dslr cameras but it's for like filming and shooting feature films.

I love my DSLR. the pictures come out so beautifully, I don't think it CAN take a bad picture. I've taken some stunning ones just on the automatic settings. but the many adjustments you can make are where it comes to life. by adjusting shutter speed, aperture and ISO you can manipulate exactly the image you want to capture. you can freeze something at high speed or show light trails, you can pan with a moving object to keep the subject in focus and have a blurred background to show speed. you can have a shallow depth of field, so that the subject is in focus only, but no distraction from the background, or have everything in focus. you can do SO much more with an SLR and all its settings. you have more creative freedom. however they are large, heavy and expensive. if you don't think you'd be willing to learn how to use lots of features, it might not be for you. but even if you only ever use it on auto, the pictures can be utterly stunning. but maybe not more so than an expensive compact. if you can be bothered, they open up a whole new world of photography.

WEll as I am not a professional or even a camera lover, a good point and shoot camera is enough for me. But from what i have seen, the point and shoot cam and dslr cameras are now combining. I have seen the small dslr sony one and it can be classified as a point and shoot even if its a dslr.

Hello Missyphoebe, As we all know, a point and shoot is always pocket-sized so that you could bring it anywhere with you without people noticing it. A DSLR is big enough that you will always call attention to it everytime you bring it and you have to have a carrying case with you everytime to protect the lens or lenses. There are some places that don't allow you to bring the big one especially places in Makati where you cannot just shoot anything unless you get permit from the Ayala Land Corp. (That's what I know) There are even places that charge corkage for just bringing in a DSLR inside their premises. Point and shoot does not allow lens upgrade whereas a SLR/DSLR camera have numerous lenses you could interchange depending on your needs. A single lens reflex camera (SLR) only allows you a certain width and depth or focal length that it features. An ordinary lens of 35-85mm or a wide angle lens is what you need to shoot landscapes, and a telephoto lens 200mm or more is what you need if you are into sports or if you just want to shoot subjects that are too far away from you like what the paparazzi usually use. Both can be used for panoramic shots. And of course if you want to get the full detail of a very small insect as in macro photography, you'll need a macro lens. These lenses can be used with one camera body and these are professionals' equipments. However if you just want decent photographs of people for keepsake or scrap booking purposes and you don't need to join photo contests with specific depth and focal requirements, you can just have a point and shoot. A 5-mega pixel camera is a good enough choice. Even a point and shoot could match those of DSLR camera shots. I know some enthusiasts who have joined and won several contests using just these cameras. There are even point and shoots that have built-in macro lenses as their feature but this won't match the efficiency of the real thing which is a macro lens that is so pricey. With regards to prints, there is not much difference between a 5-mp P&S and a 5-mp DSLR because what makes a good print are the pixels. The difference is that when you print an 8" x 10" or larger photo shot from a 3 or less mega pixel camera is that you can see some pixelization on the print as compared to a shot from a 5-mp camera. The color-fidelity depends on the available lighting or simply the color or the contrast and brightness levels in photo shop. A 10-mp or larger can already print a decent billboard image. Depending on your budget, you have the choice as to what you really want to buy. As to the brand, there are some differences in features each brand and brand models carry. You just have to know your own personal requirements before you go and buy. What is important is that the camera you buy serves your purpose. And by the way, you should always wrap the camera sling on your wrist and avoid places that are dangerous that you can fall of from. It happened to me once before, luckily, my husband was behind me that time and saved me from falling off. As the professionals always say, "IT'S NOT THE CAMERA BUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER BEHIND IT THAT CAPTURES A PRICE WINNING PIECE!" I also remember a well known photo journalist said that the reason a P&S is called a point and shoot, it's because you just point the camera and then shoot without thinking, the user don't know the need for a good composition which is an important ingredient in a great still-shot. He says that even photo journalists need to have good timing and they are not just point and shoot photographers. Hope this helps.

I'd like DSLR cam. It might cost me more, but if I would be given the chance to choose, I'd pick DSLR. Really love it. It's my dream to have one. I envy my friend who's got one. If only I could afford such now, I'd get it. I love taking pictures. That's one of my favorite things to do... Photography! :)

I would like to have both! That's not being greedy, but practical. A DSLR is convenient in that you can change lenses easily, giving you choices from telephoto distance to fisheye closeups. But carrying all that stuff around isn't easy, so the tiny point and shoot types are better for everyday use.

I would love to have a DSLR camera, but I still have no money for that. It's just too expensive. For now, I would prefer a point and shoot camera rather than a DSLR camera because it seems like DSLR cameras are on the rise or just a plaid 'fashion' here in the country. And there are a lot of people who claim to be 'rich' if they got one. For now, I will stick to point and shoot camera. Despite the fact that it's quality is not as great as the DSLR cameras.