"In part 1 I introduced you fine readers to my new obsession, digital SLR cameras. If you're used to compact point-and-shoot digital cameras, and you're thinking of making the move to a DSLR, there are several important points to keep in mind:
"DSLRs are several times more expensive than compact digital cameras
"DSLRs do not have the zoom range of a compact digital camera
"DSLRs are bigger, heavier, and you'll probably want several lenses, which means lots of stuff to lug around..."