Comments on: DSLR or Compact Camera? Pros and Cons http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/11/19/dslr-or-compact-camera-pros-and-cons/ Digital Photography Tips, Techniques, and Tutorials Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:30:23 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Links - December 5, 2008 « Photo Notes: Photography by Patty Hankins and Bill Lawrence http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/11/19/dslr-or-compact-camera-pros-and-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Links - December 5, 2008 « Photo Notes: Photography by Patty Hankins and Bill Lawrence Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:08:32 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=474#comment-2089 [...] Photo Tips has  posts on Starting a New Personal Photography Project,  DSLR or Compact Camera and  [...] [...] Photo Tips has  posts on Starting a New Personal Photography Project,  DSLR or Compact Camera and  [...]

]]> By: Xperia X1 http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/11/19/dslr-or-compact-camera-pros-and-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-1993 Xperia X1 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:52:41 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=474#comment-1993 Great analysis. I feel DSLR is a better option. Great analysis. I feel DSLR is a better option.

]]> By: Nicholas | DeGeeked.com http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/11/19/dslr-or-compact-camera-pros-and-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-1985 Nicholas | DeGeeked.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:27:24 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=474#comment-1985 Great post, Damien. @Ginger That's a perfect tactic to take. One of the biggest parts of learning photography is just taking pictures. If a point-and-shoot allows you to have your camera more often, this allows you to shoot more, and thus to learn more. Then, once you get your feet under you and really understand what and how you like to shoot, you can then make an informed decision on whether to make the leap to a DSLR. My advice to beginners is that there is one advantage to truly consider when deciding whether to buy a DSLR. If you need/want the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, a DSLR is for you. Otherwise, get an advanced point-and shoot. I have a whole post on this here: http://www.degeeked.com/answers/detail/dslr-or-point-and-shoot-digital-camera Great post, Damien.

@Ginger That’s a perfect tactic to take. One of the biggest parts of learning photography is just taking pictures. If a point-and-shoot allows you to have your camera more often, this allows you to shoot more, and thus to learn more. Then, once you get your feet under you and really understand what and how you like to shoot, you can then make an informed decision on whether to make the leap to a DSLR.

My advice to beginners is that there is one advantage to truly consider when deciding whether to buy a DSLR. If you need/want the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, a DSLR is for you. Otherwise, get an advanced point-and shoot. I have a whole post on this here: http://www.degeeked.com/answers/detail/dslr-or-point-and-shoot-digital-camera

]]> By: Ginger http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/11/19/dslr-or-compact-camera-pros-and-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-1984 Ginger Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:59:34 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=474#comment-1984 I have a point and shoot, but not a compact one. Mine offers some of the manual features on a dslr, though without the full range. Since I'm a complete beginner, it's a nice way to let me start learning some of the technical side of photography...without the dslr price point. I have a point and shoot, but not a compact one. Mine offers some of the manual features on a dslr, though without the full range. Since I’m a complete beginner, it’s a nice way to let me start learning some of the technical side of photography…without the dslr price point.

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