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Originally Posted by Gill Catton

Errr good camera, I think a few people on here have it (or have had something similar), but it's not a DSLR it's another 'bridge' or 'prosumer' camera like the panasonic FZ30, fairly similar beast I think actually (though I could be wrong).

These cameras give you more to play with than a point and shoot, you can still manipulate and learn about aperture / shutter speads, white balance etc with these cameras but will struggle in terms of picture quality in comparisson with the DSLRs particularly with more far off wildlife.

but yes you'll still need to get close for good macro shots but have a look at matt_xyz's gallery - it's possible!

oh...well it still looked good. i didn't realise there were bridging camera's....(starts to shake at onset of camera related nervous hysteria). the top range fuji camera has been mentioned on here, but its £1000, and i can't afford that. nor would i be able to use it properly!!

i've had a look on his gallery. i'm well impressed. one day i too hope to be able to take photographs that good.......