DSLR vs. P&S

one day before Norouz I bought a DSLR camera. it's a Nikon D90. it's a great Digital SLR camera with live view technology and either it's the first SLR with ability to video recording. it's kind of surprise! cause it can records video in HD format and 720p quality using jpeg Motion technology.

I was so surprised by image quality at high ISOs. I couldn't believe it, the default ISO was set to 800. WwowW :-O!!! you can see the sample Photos in different ISOs on the Internet. It can control the noise level in high ISO images very well.
the only problem in the camera was the low focus speed in Auto mode when you are using the live view instead of view finder, the camera doesn't focus automatically in video recording (Oops!!!), and hey it's a pricey camera ;( I spent lots of money on that, but I'm not disappointed of course ;)

if you are going to buy a digital camera you should know what type of camera is better for you. there are two major types :

1- Point and shoot (p&s) or compact

2- Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR)

p&s cameras are usually easier, less weighted, more compact, cheaper and simpler. The main advantage of an SLR camera over the point-and-shoots is that you can change the lenses so you can have exactly the right lens for the subject you're shooting.

There are a bunch of advantages of SLR cameras over the more compact point-and-shoots:

• You can expand your system to match your interests. If you suddenly get interested in photographing tiny things, just get a macro lens, and you're in business.
• Upgrading is easy. If a fantastic new camera body comes out, you can replace your old one, and all your old lenses will continue to work.
• Almost every level of equipment quality is available - you're limited only by your pocketbook. With a point-and-shoot, you get the lens and flash that comes with your camera, and that's it.

When you look through the viewfinder, you actually look through some prisms and mirrors, and you wind up looking through the lens. When you trip the shutter, the mirror flips out of the way, and the scene that is projected on the film is exactly what you saw through the viewfinder. If you put on a different lens, you automatically see a different scene through the viewfinder.

choosing a P&S or DSLR camera is not so easy. you have to think about every aspects and more details to decide... anyway I think having a good camera is necessary for capturing moments of your life!