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1) To keep a pictorial record of myself, my family, holidays, events and my surroundings.
2) To record work projects, jobs I have done and record progress, illustrate reports for clients.
3) For illustrations for publication.
4) Product photography for clients.
5) Hobby photography, wildlife, motorsport and landscapes.
For 1 I could manage with a point and shoot, even a phone camera because high image quality isn't a requirement.
For 2 I could probably get by with a higher quality small sensor camera.
For 3, 4 and 5, I feel I need a DSLR and a selection of lenses. Range determined by the subject.
To some degree group 5, Hobby photography kinda requires a DSLR to allow the experimentation and exploring the limits of photography as a hobby in it's own right. I would love a rangefinder digital full format (24 x 36mm) camera possibly with an electronic eye level viewfinder, but I don't think it would replace a DSLR.
Analysing hobby photography a little I think the experience gained from experimentation and 'pushing the limits' helps proficiency for 3 and 4.
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Robert.