New Bridge Camera

[Pixelus]

Hello!

I'm trying to locate a fairly low end bridge camera, for use outdoors (Landscape, Wildlife) photography.

I'm considering a Fuji S5800 or the Fuji S1000FD, I'm only a hobbyist (weekends) so I can't justify a £300+ camera.

Any other suggestions welcome.

Thank you!!

P.s. Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

[badger426]

I've got a Fuji SF6500 which is a good bridge camera if you have a low budget. I've got some photos on here that you might like to look at to give you an idea as to what it's capable of.
Cheers,
Badger.

[Kayleigh]

I have the fuji S9600..It has given some very nice results for someone who know absolutely nothing about photography. I know it can do a lot more than I can get it to do..
I also have pics in the Gallery.

[Pixelus]

Thank you for your responses. Those pictures look great!!

I shall do some window shopping on the weekend but it's definatly between the S5800 and 1000FD as no shops near me carry the S9600 As far as I know.

Thank you!

[Pete Collins]

Have you considered the Panasonic FZ18? It's a bridge camera with 18x zoom and Image Stabilisation. I've been very happy with mine, and I know several over WAB members also rate it. It's around £200.

Most of my shots in the Gallery in 2008 were taken with this camera:
Pete Collins Gallery - Wildlife Photography

[Hobjob]

Originally Posted by Pete Collins

Have you considered the Panasonic FZ18? It's a bridge camera with 18x zoom and Image Stabilisation. I've been very happy with mine, and I know several over WAB members also rate it. It's around £200.

Most of my shots in the Gallery in 2008 were taken with this camera:
Pete Collins Gallery - Wildlife Photography

Just bought one for my f-in-l

I'm very impressed with quality and zoom range.

I use dSLR but used to have a bridge. the FZ18 is much faster
than my old bridge, but still annoying lag for one used to dSLR.

Superb value for money.

[cherrybee]

I have an earlier version of the finepix which is s5600 which I got from Amazon for £124.I love it although now I have seen my brothers newer version I am jealous as it has 18x zoom and mine is only 10X.In June I bought a Olympus 1.7 T-Con with my birthday money and have bee pretty pleased with some of my photos with it. This was taken on my first day out with the finepix and the T-Con without the extra lens he would have been much smaller as he was on a branch overhanging a pool.

[Pete Collins]

Originally Posted by cherrybee

... In June I bought a Olympus 1.7 T-Con with my birthday money and have bee pretty pleased with some of my photos with it. ...

I've been using one of those with my FZ18 recently, and have been pleased with the results. It certainly helps me to get even closer shots of birds in the garden.