I just think the main problem which caused the reason for this thread is that DSLR's are getting wayy too affordable these days. I mean lets face it, go back a few years... not everyone could drop that kind of money on a camera.

Having a DSLR is like a fad these days, half the people want to be "cool" and the other half just bought one cause theyre about a dime a dozen now. I mean take a look at the varsity meets, a few months ago I'd RARELY see anyone with a DSLR walking around but now... its hard to find someone with a P&S.

Any ding dong can buy some entry level DSLR (nothing wrong with that, i shoot with one too :P), and a 50mm 1.8 and crank out pictures that the average joe will gawk over for hours.

Hell I've seen photos from people toting around pro-sumer camera bodies and their photos flat out suck, and I'm not saying someone who just recently got the camera and doesnt really know how to use it. I'm saying theyve had the camera for an extensive amount a time, and are under the impression that their camera is going to produce great photos just because its a DSLR.

Recently I've really contemplated selling all my gear, and picking up a canon G9/G10 and do my "photoshoots" with that