DSLR

[Martin Naef]

Hi Michael

Michael Zacherl wrote:
> I never had a compact camera until I entered the digital domain.
> The current one (LUMIX FZ7) is quite ok but has a bad sensor.
> Low dynamics range, low sensitivity, small, bad noise.

Well, that's pretty much inherent in the small sensors. They are quite 
ok with proper light (outdoor photography), but show their weaknesses 
otherwise. However, depending on what you're trying to achieve, that 
doesn't mean you couldn't make good pictures even under sub-optimal 
conditions. Gert's gallery is a good example - he's got the full range 
from top cameras to P&S.

> A DSLR with lets say two lenses, probably replacement batteries, media, 
> maybe even a flash-gun to light up an outdoor motive would have some 
> significant weight. In a good rucksack that should be managable for a 
> while though.

I do walk around quite a bit with my camera rucksack including four 
lenses, flash, and accessories. It's not that heavy, but sometimes I 
prefer just taking the camera alone in a separate bag, and maybe one 
extra lens (I'm *not* keen on super-zooms).

> The issues are certainly not new to me.
> But maybe I'm just reluctant because of other reasons ... like spending 
> a couple of thousands of Euros now.

It is expensive, indeed. But it's worth it for me. But then, my picture 
counter on the new camera is already on 2923, after 6 months and no 
major holidays...

Bye
Martin

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