Do you non professionals still use DSLR's? And why?

I used to be, maybe that influences me. I sometimes use a compact or even my phone, specially if I'm out sketching, weight an space issues. But I much prefer to use a dSLR.

With a dSLR, for me at least, you get a more natural instintive way of taking photographs. Many more posibilities. Easier to use. More control. Manual controls, focus etc. I find weight and bulk are an advantage, since I'm lugging around all that equipment, I might as well take photographs and not get distracted.