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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mfrankfort" data-source="post: 227131" data-attributes="member: 12881"><p>You'll be surpassed by what a DSLR can do in low light.  Think about the size of the sensor on your point and shoot.  It's small and compact, and about the size of your pinky nail.  I know there are some that are bigger, but for the average one, the sensor is about the size of your pinky nail.  The sensor is what basically captures the light and detail.  Now the size of the sensor on the D7000 is about the size of a stamp.  So think about how much more light it's collecting.  This will enable you to use slightly faster shutter speeds and eliminate some of that blur.  Also the ISO on DSLR's can handle some pretty high settings and still produce nice pictures.  Hope this helps, and good luck!!</p></blockquote><p></p>