As a newbie to DSLR cameras, I can say that I am enjoying learning about the manual selection of shutter speed and
aperture. And even ISO, since I'm no longer tied to film.
Lens choices add to the fun.
I don't expect to get deeply into post production, although I will learn enough to get by.
I wouldn't discourage him from a DSLR
Besides, if he's into vintage things, he is likely into vintage methods, as well, which (to me) includes manual settings on
my camera, a process a P&S camera won't let me do.
