SUMMARY/POSITIONS: My argument is about the difference between purchasing a point and shoot camera, and a digital SLR camera. The two positions on this argument are:
-Point and shoot cameras are less expensive and do the same job
-You can get more out of your money by purchasing a SLR camera
CLAIMS:
-Recently, Olympus has come out with a camera that is claimed to be a point and shoot digital camera, with SLR technology. Their purpose of doing this is to combine both types of cameras in one, attempting to make operating the camera easier, and more cost efficient.
-Digital SLR cameras such as the Rebel T2i have more features than the Pen.
ASSUMPTIONS:
-Consumers may make assumptions that the Pen would be inexpensive compared to standard SLR. Although, the Olympus Pen line ranges from $600-900, which is around the same price as a Digital SLR brand, such as Cannon.
-People apposing buying SLRs may assume that it is too technical, hard to operate, and expensive.
EVIDENCE:
-For the same cost as an Olympus Pen alone, with no accessories, you can purchase a new Cannon Rebel T2i, and two new lenses for around $800. (Sometimes far less if they’re refurbished/used).
-With these three pieces I can do more than I would be able to with the Pen alone. For example, the camera itself has more functions and modes.
-There are more products fit for SLR cameras than a new camera such as an Olympus Pen. SLRs have various lenses than allow you to be more creative in your photography, and some of them are universal. However, they would not fit the Pen because it is too new to the market and doesn’t have the same body as an SLR.
-There are more manuals and information to obtain about SLRs than new cameras such as the Pen. Therefore, it is easier to learn how to use them.
-If you were to major in photography, most schools would prefer you have an original SLR camera.
APPEALS:
-If you are going to spend money on a new camera, it is logical to purchase an SLR, for it will save you time and money in the long run.
WEAKNESSES:
-SLR cameras are more for serious photographers (or aspiring)
-The Pen camera is simply to give point and shoot camera users a taste of what SLR cameras are like, and take them one step farther in their usage of camera technology.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS: Through my personal experience, I would recommend purchasing a digital SLR camera. Although, only do so if you are willing to spend the money on it, and the time to completely learn all the functions and how far you can really push the technology.
