I don't really want this to be a flame war or anything, but i wanted to ask some questions since i am just getting back to poser after 3 years. You all are the most familiar with both DS and Poser and really would like opinions and experiences.

my needs: I am a hobbist and not really bent on commercial grade work. i want to put together still images as well as some basic animations and focus on superhero/fantasy themes. 

I have a new computer and essentially have to start all over again from scratch reinstalling my copy of P7 and have a pile of v3/m3/d3/freak stuff so legacy content is a big factor for keeping me with P7. but i want to know what i may be missing in D|S (or not missing). The posing tools seem to be much nicer for a novice like me - but that could just be because it is new to me.

Does the new D|S handle imports or legacy content made for p5/6? (DAZ seems to be working on making all the new models D|S friendly and a little crippled in poser. )

since starting over, I am also wondering if i should just invest in m4 (and abandon my unimesh (d3/m3/freak) or even work with Apollo?

I appreciate any feedback or advice.