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Super compacts or bridge?

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stealthwolf:
What about the GF2?

I think I'm after a lot of the features of dslr without the size and cost. I'm a bit wary of going overboard and then not using a dslr because it's too much to carry everything.

rich83:
GF2 is more of a compact.

If you want a DSLR but dont want the bulk... Canon G12 it is. Full manual controls and everything in between, right down to full point and shoot. Dead easy to use too.  :happy2:

LouCyffer:
Using a Panasonic Lumix FZ-38 and finding it brilliant.

http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/reviews/compactcameras/27052/1/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz38-review.html

RedRobin:

--- Quote from: stealthwolf on June 25, 2011, 12:44:41 am ---
I think I'm after a lot of the features of dslr without the size and cost. I'm a bit wary of going overboard and then not using a dslr because it's too much to carry everything.


--- End quote ---

....This tells me that you really prefer a compact. Only in direct comparison will a compact not quite match up to a DSLR. You have to think what type of photography you use a camera for, and if it's not for large prints, action pics on track, or commercial work, then the current generation compacts as Rich and Hedgy recommend are excellent.

Being able to literally carry a compact camera whenever and wherever you go means you rarely miss those times you find yourself saying "I wish I'd brought my camera with me". I even have my compact with me whenever I go in my garden at home. While most of you were at Inters I spent a few days staying with friends on Exmoor  :notworthy: :



^ Not the greatest quality technically/photographically but would I have wanted to add even a 'bridge' camera to my rucksack along with binoculars etc when climbing rocks?

stealthwolf:
I think you're right. I've been looking at high-end compacts even more. I really need to try out cameras to get a feel for them. Going to make a shortlist of cameras that I can look at over the weekend.

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