Do you need an SLR??

Most people believe that the better your equipment - the better the photos will be that you can take. I have heard many times before comments such as "Wow - your camera takes amazing pictures". I am a firm believer that your equipment enables you to have more control and achieve some effects otherwise difficult or impossible to achieve - but it does *not* define how good photographs you can take. That is up to you - and only you. To see why I say this, look here...