> The number of amateurs walking around with a DSLR shooting in auto, is staggering. Why burden yourself with such a bulky device, not to mention the cost of it

> The number of amateurs walking around with a DSLR shooting in auto, is staggering. Why burden yourself with such a bulky device, not to mention the cost of it Fashion. DSLR's can be constituted as part of the hipster/nerd/geek/preppy fashion trend of today. So a lot of people striving for this look will plump the money and put up with the inconvenience to make their look complete.