Re: Canon Camera Decisions

"Dave" <dave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>Many amateurs only stare at the word DSLR and its price but may be
>>mislead if they don't  also compare facilities and find out what the
>>real price would be if including al the lenses to the DSLR which is
>>default part of the non-DSLR.
>>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0608/06082412fujis9600.asp
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> Quoted from the link  shown here:
>
> .......The FinePix S9600's optional Wide Conversion Lens, WL-FXS6 ,
> expands the camera's wide-angle capability without compromising image
> quality. It allows the extreme angles of view normally only available
> with changeable lenses on an SLR camera.......
>
> .....Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's Director of Photo Products, said:
> "Digital SLRs are steadily dropping in price, which has increasingly
> made them an option for non-professional photographers. However, this
> affordability does not necessarily mean they are the best choice of
> camera, especially if the photographer is used to the flexibility and
> convenience that compact digital cameras can offer. The FinePix S9600
> fills the gap between two worlds by combining the usability of a
> compact with performance that can challenge an entry-level digital
> SLR."....

not to mention there are pocket cameras now with high megapixels, very 
decent zoom, and will focus on faces only or where your eyeball is looking
for some people the idea of carrying the camera in pocket and having it 
available all the time is more practical than missing a shot b/c you left
at 
home the "too bulky" one!!!