hftey (2915) 
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 Digital SLR pros and cons
Before I switch to digital SLR I had done a lot of research on the internet to look for pros and cons of digital SLR in comparison to a prosumer digital camera... below is a excerpt from cnet.com and I think it is very useful for many people....
Advantage
Greater lens versatility.Several manufacturers' SLR lens systems offer more than 40 lenses, each optimized for its intended purpose.
Almost always better image quality at a given resolution. In other words, 5 megapixels from a digital SLR beats 5 megapixels from a typical digicam. This advantage is especially dramatic at higher light sensitivities (ISO 400 and greater).
Better performance. Typically, digital SLRs have faster autofocus, shorter shutter delay, faster continuous shooting, and a bigger memory buffer.
Usually a more functional "shooter's" design. Some designs are better than others, but digital SLRs tend to have easily accessible thumb and forefinger wheels for exposure settings, discrete buttons for other critical features (exposure compensation, white balance), vertical position shutter releases, and just less menu surfing overall.
Greater flexibility.Access to a much broader range of accessories, including powerful external flashes, alternate power sources, wireless transmitters, and remote triggering devices.
Disadvantage
Generally bigger and heavier. The SLR mirror box and pentaprism add some weight and bulk compared to a point-and-shoot's design. Other factors include heavier, more durable materials and the need for larger batteries to power higher-performance components.
Increased complexity. Choosing and changing lenses while shooting is an unwelcome chore for some folks. Plus, digital SLRs generally have a plethora of buttons and dials, which can intimidate some users.
Higher prices. While the least-expensive digital SLRs are now available at prices that compete with non-SLR cameras, the price range for digital SLRs is generally higher.
Can't use the LCD for framing.When you are composing with most digital SLRs, the mirror is bouncing light to the viewfinder, so no image is falling on the sensor. This means that you can't use a digital SLR's LCD for composition--it's for playback only.
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