The main reason to use a DSLR is the image quality is far superior to a compact especially in RAW file format. Some DSLR's do video, not just poxy VGA movies, the Nikon D90 and D300 and Sony A700 do HD video although you're better off using a camera designed for the job really. After lugging an SLR around for years I went lightweight and used my little Olympus XA range finder for a while but there were times when I kicked myself for not having my Nikon with me. So I compromised instead of taking my new (at the time) F90X I took my battered FA, if it got nicked so be it!
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