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<blockquote data-quote="WeeHector" data-source="post: 210263" data-attributes="member: 14301">Having read the article I can only agree with one of the reasons and evn that is 50/50. The writer assumes that all photographers have FX format, which we don't, but I will agree on the optical quality. As for the rest he could have titled the article &quot;Why all photographers should learn on point-and-shoot cameras&quot; and 6 of his seven points would have been just as relevant.Any so-called photo-journalist who immediately assumes that everyone gets into photography for the same reason is an ass. To state that everyone should use a &quot;human-view&quot; lens is talking total garbage. How many of us use a DSLR just for portraits? If that was my aim in life I would have stuck with a $50 compact. Indoor sporting events? Perhaps a darts match or a bowling competition but has this guy ever been to an indoor sporting competition?It's cheap. So is a $5 throw-away camera.However, the best one is the last: &quot;They make you try harder&quot;. The old argument about moving closer instead of using a zoom. Just try that when you're taking a shot of a boat out on a lake. If you do decide to try it make sure you have a pal with a camcorder or phone as you're sure to become an instant hit on YouTube.How these idiots ever manage to hold down a job is beyond me.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="WeeHector, post: 210263, member: 14301"] Having read the article I can only agree with one of the reasons and evn that is 50/50. The writer assumes that all photographers have FX format, which we don't, but I will agree on the optical quality. As for the rest he could have titled the article "Why all photographers should learn on point-and-shoot cameras" and 6 of his seven points would have been just as relevant. Any so-called photo-journalist who immediately assumes that everyone gets into photography for the same reason is an ass. To state that everyone should use a "human-view" lens is talking total garbage. How many of us use a DSLR just for portraits? If that was my aim in life I would have stuck with a $50 compact. Indoor sporting events? Perhaps a darts match or a bowling competition but has this guy ever been to an indoor sporting competition? It's cheap. So is a $5 throw-away camera. However, the best one is the last: "They make you try harder". The old argument about moving closer instead of using a zoom. Just try that when you're taking a shot of a boat out on a lake. If you do decide to try it make sure you have a pal with a camcorder or phone as you're sure to become an instant hit on YouTube. How these idiots ever manage to hold down a job is beyond me. [/QUOTE]

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