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General discussion

Digital vs. D SLRs ?

Feb 27, 2005 6:22AM PST

Is there any advantage to a digital SLR over a "regular" digital camera?
I currently have a Minolta Dimage 7i and am considering a Nikon D 70.

Thanks.

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Yes - quite a few
Feb 27, 2005 7:06AM PST

Large selection of lenses available.

Little or no, shutter lag.

Better low light performance.

Less noise in images due to larger size of the sensor.

About 3 times as many manual controls.

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On the other hand,,,
Feb 27, 2005 9:32AM PST

More opportunity to spend money buying several lenses that one lens will do in lots of non DLSR cameras.

Having to lug around a bag with several lens in it just in case you need a macro or telephoto shot.

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Bob.........You Mean Like This
Feb 27, 2005 10:32AM PST
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Whoa! I wonder how much money is hanging off of him.
Feb 27, 2005 12:22PM PST

I hope he got a few good shots. He's lucky he doesn't get mugged. Wink

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I wonder why he's not using a single point and shoot?
Feb 27, 2005 12:24PM PST

I guess the SLRs must have something that's pretty attractive.

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HaHaHa... That is TOO funny.
Feb 27, 2005 9:07PM PST

Will send to some camera geeks I know. Thanks!

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Check these out..
Feb 27, 2005 11:13PM PST
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Cannot compare digital to D slr
Feb 27, 2005 11:28PM PST

It's like comparing a battleship to the ss minnow!