On Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:09:51 -0600, TrentBaxter
wrote:

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In case you missed them, here's just a few of the vast benefits of P&S cameras
and the huge related drawbacks of ALL DSLRs (some sections further edited for
clarity):

[snipped a bunch of crap but I figured I'd comment on this one:]
7. P&S cameras do not suffer from focal-plane shutter drawbacks and limitations.
Causing camera shake, moving-subject image distortions (focal-plane-shutter
distortions, e.g.
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/ch...istortions.jpg
do note the distorted tail-rotor too and its shadow on the ground, 90-degrees

I've taken a lot of pictures of helicopters and prop planes with a
DSLR and the blades in all sorts of various directios and not one
shows a curved blade like that

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You can spout all the reasons you think P&S cameras are better but the
fact remains that DSLRs and good lenses in general have much better
image quality than any P&S.

Pick the tool for the purpose. Where image quality, reaction speed,
the ability to change important settings (Tv, Av, ISO, etc.) quickly
by using physical dials and buttons instead of going through onscreen
menus) is most important, use a DSLR. Where convenience is most
important, use a P&S. That's why I have several of both.

Steve