Quote Originally Posted by JSPhoto
Natalie,
I went from a lightwieght digital to a very heavy DSLR and found that it took a while to get used to the wieght but it was actually easier to control, even with a lens that wieghs the same as the body. There seems to be much less camera shake.... even when shivering in the the cold.
John
That's a very good point, more mass equals harder to move, which helps to deaden shake. Plus a heavier body helps to balance heavier lenses. It all is a tradeoff though depending on what your priorities are.