George Gearless

I've been checking out prices on various recommended dslr's. On top of the purchase price, I'll need to add a modificaton cost. The dslr (unmodified) has the advantage of being usable for other than AP, and so it would be reasonable to assume that I am paying for features and capabilities that are irrelevant for my purpose.

So, if I had, say, £600 in my budget for a purchase. Would I not be able to get a 'much better' CCD camera for the same money? Or a 'equaly' good CCD for much less?

I guess what I'm asking: Is there an advantage to DSLR's that I am overlooking?

Can't praise this enough. 

Having capacaties such as yourself, only entrenches my belief that I've found the right forum to be a member of.

Not only an enlightening read but also a pleasant one. Not easy to achieve.