Bridge Camera

suzublu · 13th October 2012, 21:45

I fancy having a dabble with a bridge camera instead of my little one,albeit 15megapixel.Any suggestions from the experts

Don't need anything too complicated,as i can't walk & chew gum at the same time.

reworht · 13th October 2012, 22:02

I'm definitely NOT an expert - but for around £120, the Fujifilm FinePix S4500 gives 14 megapixels and a pretty massive optical zoom. I have one of its predecessors and it gives me superb results - especially when set to auto, so I can't mess up the settings! It has the added advantage of having a normal viewfinder as well as the screen - very useful outdoors in strong sunlight.
Fuji do quite a range of bridge cameras - certainly worth a look.

suzublu · 13th October 2012, 22:05

Thanks Rod,i'll have a look

reworht · 13th October 2012, 22:07

If the sun shines, I'll nip down to Redcar next week and take some photos of YOUR side of the Tees Bay and post 'em for you.

suzublu · 13th October 2012, 22:09

What do you mean,If the sun shines

sick of seeing it

Canonite · 13th October 2012, 23:15

How much you got to spend?

Anthony & Maricel · 13th October 2012, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by reworht

I'm definitely NOT an expert - but for around £120, the Fujifilm FinePix S4500 gives 14 megapixels and a pretty massive optical zoom. I have one of its predecessors and it gives me superb results - especially when set to auto, so I can't mess up the settings! It has the added advantage of having a normal viewfinder as well as the screen - very useful outdoors in strong sunlight.
Fuji do quite a range of bridge cameras - certainly worth a look.

I agree I have a Fujifilm fine pix it is excellent camera.

stevestrat · 14th October 2012, 00:03

I used a bridge (Fuji S5000) for years before going to a DSLR. I couldn't believe the difference in the image quality and they don't have to be complicated, they all have a point and shoot AUTO setting. There are plenty of DSLRs in the 2nd hand market for under £200 now, worth looking at? Have a search on Ebay for a DSLR kit, means body, charger, at least one lens and more.

FredSpencer · 14th October 2012, 00:09

Ronnie, don't do it!

Go straight for a top of the range DSLR and all the lenses and other kit otherwise you'll just end up trying to change it in the future ..... you know, like you did with your car.

Spudman · 14th October 2012, 00:10

Have a look at the Nikon coolpix L310, simple to use, good pics.

13th October 2012, 21:45	#1
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,944 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Bridge Camera I fancy having a dabble with a bridge camera instead of my little one,albeit 15megapixel.Any suggestions from the experts Don't need anything too complicated,as i can't walk & chew gum at the same time.

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reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	I'm definitely NOT an expert - but for around £120, the Fujifilm FinePix S4500 gives 14 megapixels and a pretty massive optical zoom. I have one of its predecessors and it gives me superb results - especially when set to auto, so I can't mess up the settings! It has the added advantage of having a normal viewfinder as well as the screen - very useful outdoors in strong sunlight. Fuji do quite a range of bridge cameras - certainly worth a look. Last edited by reworht; 13th October 2012 at 22:05..

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,513 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I used a bridge (Fuji S5000) for years before going to a DSLR. I couldn't believe the difference in the image quality and they don't have to be complicated, they all have a point and shoot AUTO setting. There are plenty of DSLRs in the 2nd hand market for under £200 now, worth looking at? Have a search on Ebay for a DSLR kit, means body, charger, at least one lens and more. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map Last edited by stevestrat; 14th October 2012 at 00:10..

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,944 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Thanks Rod,i'll have a look

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reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	If the sun shines, I'll nip down to Redcar next week and take some photos of YOUR side of the Tees Bay and post 'em for you.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,944 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	What do you mean,If the sun shines sick of seeing it

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FredSpencer Passed Away Typhoon ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 6,833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Ronnie, don't do it! Go straight for a top of the range DSLR and all the lenses and other kit otherwise you'll just end up trying to change it in the future ..... you know, like you did with your car.

14th October 2012, 00:10	#10
Spudman Newbie Rover 75 CDT Conni Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cork Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have a look at the Nikon coolpix L310, simple to use, good pics.