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Anonymous
Something I haven't seen mentioned is the fact that a lot of the space in a DSLR is taken up by the battery required to power all those electronics and motors. Even after years with smaller film and digital SLRs (And MUCH bigger film cameras...), including a vertgrip-equipped F100, I was still stunned when I pulled the battery out of my D2X for the first time.
But those big batteries allow for a helluva lot of continuous shooting, especially when exploiting the high speed modes, where the shutter and mirror are going crazy, the autofocus is working overtime, and all the autoexposure functions are taxing the processor.
I personally have no complaints with the size or weight of my camera. Another big bonus of a large camera is that you can have every control right at your fingertips. I put some heavy use on a D50, D70, and D200, and was always frustrated at the menu trees or button combos necessary for white balance settings, metering areas, and similar issues. Being able to flip a switch, or press a single button, turn a wheel, and have my settings visible without even looking at the top of the camera (secondary display below the color LCD) makes life much easier. It's especially notable when doing night work, as it allows me to deal with everything without lighting up a big screen and blinding myself. I think having more space for controls is well worth the added bulk.
To whoever said it, by the way... Some DSLRs meet the "plastic blob" description, but I find it very difficult to describe a D2/3 or an Eos 1D that way.
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