Digital SLR cameras are huge.  There are some people who can explain why the camera body must be so big and good lenses even more so.

I just know they are bulky – even rubbish ones.  Yet you will nearly always find me with one.

The reason is simple:  They enable me to consistently produce great results.

Carrying this bulk around is a sacrifice I’m willing to make.  Saying that, if I could have something smaller – whilst maintaining the control over the quality of results – I would definitely consider it.

Lately, I’ve noticed quite a few manufacturers are bringing out what look like fantastic little cameras (Canon S90, Samsung EX-1, Panasonic LX3 to name just a few).  Great low light performance, minimal delay when taking the picture and some even have HD video too (not that I’m all that interested in video right now).

Who knows – maybe you’ll find me carrying one of these compact ones around one day.