It's hard for me to realize that I've been shooting digital for over 4 years now... and, in fact, I was one of the first around here to make the switch. Even after so much time, and true wear & tear on my camera, it's still going rather strong for what it's worth. While it may not be the cream of the crop anymore, it's great at serving it's purpose as a pocket/purse point&shoot.
I'll actually always carry around a small point & shoot, even after this one (I use a Canon S230 Elph) comes to it's end. I like that ability to toe it around, and whip it out at a mere moment's notice to capture whatever tickles my fancy. However, I've always had my sights on a true quality digital SLR. Coming from shooting an all manual SLR for so long, it's a natural tendency to want to be able to better capture the moments in such a manner. Now that is becoming more and more of a reality/option. (Just have to save the funds.) Lucky for me the Canon 40D was just announced. So, unless I come into insane amounts of money, that will be my camera of choice!
In looking at digital SLRs one has so many things to consider... not just the camera itself, but the entire line of lenses available, the company's reputation, etc. Now, while the Nikon D3 is an amazing camera/body, I've been sold on Canon's line for a long time. Plus I am more familiar with their set-up, buttons, accessories, etc. This can actually become quite the heated debate among many photographer friends, all in good sense!
I, honestly can't imagine not having a camera at my access. I pull it out at least once or twice daily... and sometimes you're hard pressed to find me with out it up in my sights and snapping away!
I shoot my pretty packed lunches, and I have been snapping a SelfPortrait-A-Day this entire year! I've whipped it out for the randomest finds... and I just love sharing the beauty I see all around me!
