A logical progression or just camera envy?

Ya, the sensor size makes a difference, and so does the focal length. I have found that my G3 with a teleconverter (1.85X) gives me a more shallow depth of field.

Now how does the sensor size make a difference? If I take a piece of film and cut holes in parts of it is it going to have a blurrier background? (if it still worked)

I always thought that it was because the focal length needed to be considerably smaller to accomodate the smaller sensor. I am not sure if the sensor size has anything more to do with it than that.

Are there other reasons why the sensor size affects DOF?

Vince

I cannot explain it, so I will post a link:

http://www.wrotniak.ne​t/photo/dof/

Better equipment is great and can allow you to shoot some better shots. More equipment is great fun but can weigh you down. Speaking as someone who lugged around 30lbs (when going light) of gear for decades I would like to remind folks that sometimes a nice compact camera like the G5 (borderline small I admit) can mean the difference between having a camera with you and leaving it all behind. And you shoot way better photos with a camera than without one.

If I was still a commercial photog than I would have a DSLR but without clients I don't have the need anymore.

The discussion really comes back to imagination and creativity instead of technology (of course within limits). As usual it's really a case of, "argue for your limitations and sure enough, they're yours.

Have fun
Paul

there was a lot of discussions concerning DRebel vs. D70 on the EOS forum. both are excellent cameras, and comparison is not that simple. The statement "D70 wins hands down" is definitely incorrect and misleading.

D70 wins in terms of functionality, but the DRebel gives superior image quality (noise levels, more natural colors, etc). There are things on the DRebel that D70 simply does not have: ISO100, optional battery grip, mirror lock-up with the hacked firmware (and yes, the hacked firmware is safe and does not void the warranty).

Regarding the kit lens, yes, EF-S 18-55 is not a very good lens, but it's only $100. The D70 kit lens is much more expensive. Further, it's a DSLR, so nobody forces you to use the kit lens. Whole Canon EF line is available for use with the DRebel, and the majority of people agrees that the Canon line of lenses is better.

Point well taken...

...please consider though that I had written "I think", so it was only my opinion on the issue.

I think you'd be happy with your G5. Besides, you wouldn't want to carry a dSLR every where. I'm getting a 10D (sorry to all the D70 fans) soon and will also keep my G1 and will continue to shoot with it also.