On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 10:42:11 -0500, "jem" wrote:

I bought a Dimage 7Hi when it was first introduced and inspite of some
problems loved the feel of it, the quality of the picts, etc.

Now that I am having the "visiting hours" for the camera I am looking for a
new one. I have been out of the market since I bought the 7Hi and have
begun researching them. (I come from the Nixon 2000 SLR era). I thought a
DSLR would be the next logical step since the prices have come down a great
deal since my last purchase.

To my suprise the DSLR requires an expensive lens (other than the "kit"
lens) to have the same results as the 7Hi. Or at least that is my
understanding. If I am incorrect, please explain:

When you buy better than "consumer" grade, you very often must "spec"
(or "specify") how you want it delivered or set up.
Custom homes, two-ton trucks, home theaters are just a few examples.
(D)SLRs are the same; it's up to you to sret them up the way you want.
The upside is that you get a product that much more closely fits your
needs than an off-the-shelf one-size-fits-all product.
The downside is that this co$t$.
Yopu pay your money, and you make your choice.

If, indeed, all you want is that one lens, buy the fixed lens model;
that would seem to be the best choice for you.
But, if you can see a need (want?) for another lens in the future,
buying the DSLR might be the better choice.
And then, you will also need to consider the other advantages of the
DSLR; better low-light images, for example.
Choices, choices. :-)

Otherwise I am going back to the "almost DSLR", therefore I am looking for
suggestions for something similar to the 7HI.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

jem


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