Ron that is a heck of a comparison, I like it. very true too!!
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I am a camera buff, and the difference between something like a g11 and say my t1i or a 7d is not noticeable unless you print pass 8x10. The quality of the bridge camera are remarkable and unless you crop in to 100% on a computer screen you will not see much difference.
Speaking of the Canon 7d and 5d, aren't they DSLR's that offer changeable lenses ? In addition, they both offer 1920x1080 HD video. It's the HD video combined with the lens options that have videographers excited. Lenses with apertures 1.8 and lower enable low light video and shallow depth of field no consumer camcorder can tough. Can't do that with a G11.
yes they are, but I would not get them for those features. They do not perform as well as a camcorder. I use a 1.8 prime lens, it allows me to do allot. But on the video side, the short comings of the system outweigh the the HD capability as I link a review for the OP.
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I would not dive with that camera. Even with a great housing, at 2700 for just the body, I would not take a chance with a leak. I do not need a $3500 paper weight with the lens. imho.