[eye30]

When it comes to buying a ‘proper’ camera, many people wrongly assume that a professional-looking DSLR is the only way to go. There are other options…

Do you really need a DSLR? - BT

[Dazzler]

We have something like 8 cameras of various types and yet I tend to use the one I have with me all the time (my Mobile phone) 

Don't think I learned anything new out of that Lester but still a 

[diablo]

Amazon keep sending me links to DSLRs and other sorts.

I get tempted sometimes but the camera in my phone and my Sony travel-zoom are really as much as I need.

Spending £1000 plus - on a DSLR plus lenses would be a bit silly as it would spent 99.9% of its time in a drawer, then get out-dated ! 

[Phil №❶]

Amazon keep sending me links to DSLRs and other sorts.

I get tempted sometimes but the camera in my phone and my Sony travel-zoom are really as much as I need.

Spending £1000 plus - on a DSLR plus lenses would be a bit silly as it would spent 99.9% of its time in a drawer, then get out-dated ! 

 

I have about 4 in a drawer, already. No more, please.

Interesting article, though. 

[Aussie Keith]

Thanks for the article. The answer remains "it depends". Its like suggesting you don't need a four wheel drive to go to the shops. Of course you don't - but what if you actually want to go off road?

There remains some things for which a DSLR is the correct and only answer. For everything else, take your pic. 

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Two six year old bodies and four lenses. No need to invest thousands to get something that does the job.