Spec me a Bridge Camera

v0dk4 · 19 Dec 2009 at 17:54

Hi folks.

I'm looking for a bridge camera. Been bitten by the bug again, but cant really justify a full SLR while saving/paying for a wedding. Ideally looking to spend somewhere between £150 and £250.

Any recommendations?

Cheers

Stu

PieEater · 20 Dec 2009 at 11:13

If you want a superzoom (20x optical) bidge then have a look at the Canon SX10 IS, it came first in a test of the six leading superzoom bridges in a test by Digital Photo magazine earlier this year.

bigsharn · 20 Dec 2009 at 12:51

Panasonic FZ series, the FZ28 would be a good camera but is a tad out of budget, so I'd recommend looking 2nd hand (they've not been out for long, the good ones on Evilbay should hit £200ish at most)

Rojin · 20 Dec 2009 at 23:07

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18086925

Seriously though, the FZ series I can't recommend enough. I loved my FZ30.

fornowagain · 20 Dec 2009 at 23:16

I have a FZ28 and its a very nice camera, paid around £225 iirc. Even takes HD movies.

£255 would get you a FZ38.

ShakenNstirred · 21 Dec 2009 at 00:21

i love my panny fz18
does everything i want from a cam

Tomsk · 21 Dec 2009 at 15:02

If you want something a little different, the Casio EX-FH20. It has a couple of high speed video modes 224x168@420fps & 224x56@1000fps.

v0dk4 · 23 Dec 2009 at 13:23

cheers fellas.

taken a look at the ones mentioned along with a couple of fujis. Think I'm gonna plump for the panny fz38. Looks like a cracking bit of kit and have found a pretty good deal that's just on overall budget. Shame I'm going to have to wait a few days to get hold of it tho

Stu

fornowagain · 23 Dec 2009 at 16:59

v0dk4 said:
cheers fellas.

taken a look at the ones mentioned along with a couple of fujis. Think I'm gonna plump for the panny fz38. Looks like a cracking bit of kit and have found a pretty good deal that's just on overall budget. Shame I'm going to have to wait a few days to get hold of it tho

Stu

Be sure to get a decent screen protector, boy am I glad I fitted one on my Lumix. 5 years old son managed to get his hands on the camera and then dropped it. Protector saved the screen. This is the one that fits the FZ28 (FZ38?) made by GGS 2.7". 0.5mm coated glass with a backing film, listed under A200.

Vix · 23 Dec 2009 at 17:13

PieEater said:
If you want a superzoom (20x optical) bidge then have a look at the Canon SX10 IS, it came first in a test of the six leading superzoom bridges in a test by Digital Photo magazine earlier this year.

I may be a little late but I'd recommend the SX10 to anyone wanting a good bridge. I get these kind of shots from it, and have been asked multiple times by people which SLR it is.

The zoom is really useful too.

IamMed · 26 Dec 2009 at 00:33

v0dk4 said:
cheers fellas.

taken a look at the ones mentioned along with a couple of fujis. Think I'm gonna plump for the panny fz38. Looks like a cracking bit of kit and have found a pretty good deal that's just on overall budget. Shame I'm going to have to wait a few days to get hold of it tho

Stu

You wont regret it, FZ38 is a fantastic camera