>I know a lot of people who have moved from a fixed lens >digital to a DSLR. I don't know anyone who has gone the other >way.

That is a matter of perception Chris. As someone who favors and promotes the advanced "prosumer" types of cameras for herp photography, I naturally visit forums where those types of cameras are features. (for instance, the Sony talk forum on dpreview) I see MANY people tossing out their bags and bags of heavy glass for the fixed lens cameras. I for one went from an SLR to a Sony F828, and until I have several grand laying around and they can't make an SLR with live preview, you won't see me switching back either. With a rotating view screen, and I DO get shots that most SLRs can't get. I want to point out that I have personally met professional photographers enjoying the benefits of a non-SLR camera.

I DON'T intend to turn this into a SLR vs Fixed Lens debate, but I wanted to point out to Dan that for most hobbyists, a fixed lens like mine will deliver pictures just as good as an SLR, without the expense, weight, hassle, and missed shots of an SLR. SLR does NOT equate to superiority in every case, only "ideal" conditions.

PS- I've stated my side, I hereby concede to the wisdom of Chris Harrison.
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