I used to use Poser for my models until C6 Pro came out.  Ever since I have been able to work with Carrara to use models in much the same way as Poser.  I have never touched poser again.  It renders better.  Object manipulation and movement is easier.  It also has a much better library system for finding and bringing in that content.  And there are a lot of things which can be done to content in Carrara which Poser cannot do or can't do nearly as easily.

Quote - Carrara is a proper, all round 3D programme, many features what are above Poser,Bryce, DAZ Studio (none of those 3 being in the "true" 3D category)--Carrara even somewhat  better in some areas above that of the top apps like LW, XSI etc.

Live a little.

Brian

ps--Poser, Bryce, AND Carrara all started from the same original app. Only Carrara fulfills the original concept approach I think.