About a year ago, my brother-in-law — who is an amateur photographer – gave my husband and I his old professional-grade DSLR camera.  Since then, I’ve been learning how to use the manual settings.  Trust me, it’s harder than it looks.

In fact, for certain things I have found it is better just to go back to my little point and shoot digital camera.  Learning to use the DSLR has given me added sophistication with the point and shoot, though, and I now know how to manipulate the settings a bit better in order to get higher quality photographs.

DSLRs definitely have their advantages, though.  This article gives a good rundown of the top reasons why you should buy a DSLR camera.  Interestingly, one of his biggest pros is one of my biggest cons: the size.  I much prefer the small point and shoots, whereas he prefers the large handgrips on the DSLRs.  I also prefer small camera cases that I can shove in my purse, whereas DSLR camera bags tend to be larger and have pockets for extra lenses, flashes, memory cards, etc.

Which type of camera you prefer is really up to you.  But me personally, I would recommend that if you are really into photography, you at least learn to shoot on a variey of camera.  It will enhance your skill in the long run, even if you decide to go back to the quick and easy.

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