Digital Camera Vs SLR

Yes, that is a very close up shot of my eye! I have so much fun with my camera. I've found that because I can see things closer with it, I am able to use it as a diagnostic tool with my pets as well. I'll immediately notice crust on eyes or noses with a poster sized photo. I've even caught small eye problems before they became larger. I know what you mean about the upfront cost. When digital cameras were still very new, I wanted one so badly, but wasn't sure about it. I didn't want to spend $1,000 even though I knew I probably spent that much on film (and I'm talking about $1,000 for just a 2 megapixel camera, but a good brand). I didn't even have $1,000 at that time. So finally I ended up entering a photo contest, and winning a Nikon CoolPix 800 (5th place I think it was... but the other 4 places were things like scanners and other stuff I already had). I loved that camera and shot all sorts of photos with it (now I don't know how I lived with it, it seems so slow now!). I finally stopped using it after taking over 10,000 photos. Now I just keep it around to take with me to animal shelters so that I do not have to bring in my expensive camera.

Isn't that unreal that you won the Digital camera! I firmly believe what is meant to be, will be!

Is that a picture of an eye? Very Good! Yes - I'm sure you are right about the cost - but unfortunately, the up-front cost stops me!

Of course the next problem will be the Storage space for all your cd's! LOL

I've found that smaller memory cards are also more easily lost. I still like that my SLR has compact flash instead of secure digital. It definitely speeds up projects. The other cool thing is, I used to work as a pet photographer, and it was really nice being able to show my customers their photos right after I took them rather than having to send out proofs.

g'day! yes i like digital - but i don't feel like i'm 'doing' anything! i used to love getting the depth, focusing etc myself. oh well - thank goodness for digitals now i can't use an slr!

as a beginner it is better to dabble with a digital camera which offers manual features like CANON POWERSHOT A700 so that u can graduate to a digital SLR later on. Still furthur its better to go for an analog SLR. that i think returns the best results. If u need even better work, Medium Format cameras will offer u that....do reply to wat u feel on this..

Unfortunately, I'm restricted now to how I can handle my CHINON CE4, as I have MS and do not have the 'feeling' in my fingers anymore to manipulate the controls propely. Also, I cannot afford to 'upgrade' to a digital SLR at the mo! John Howard (our Prime Minister) won't give me a pay rise!!!