Bridge Cameras

trainbloke · 8th January 2008, 21:36

Hi Group,
I am posting here for the first time, so hello. I currently use a non digital SLR (eos50), but want to start doing digital things. I can't afford the DSLR I want, so I wondered if anyone has any experience of the Panasonic DMC FZ8 or any similar bridge camera with a full manual mode?

Thanks in advance ....... Martin Angel.

5872 · 9th January 2008, 15:23

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Originally Posted by trainbloke

Hi Group,
I am posting here for the first time, so hello. I currently use a non digital SLR (eos50), but want to start doing digital things. I can't afford the DSLR I want, so I wondered if anyone has any experience of the Panasonic DMC FZ8 or any similar bridge camera with a full manual mode?

Thanks in advance ....... Martin Angel.

Well Fuji do a good line of Cameras, Most of Panasonic are not Batteries, its best to get a camera that takes batteries, what kind of zoom do you want? 10x optical or somthing higher?, as I have the Fuji S5700 as so do about 6 or 7 other people on this forum, it has full Manual modes and the other Exposure Modes and has 10x optical with decent-ish video!, PM me If you need more information on cameras!

devon_metro · 9th January 2008, 15:42

Press button zoom isn't 'manual'

5872 · 9th January 2008, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Liam

Press button zoom isn't 'manual'

Oh my I never knew that *sarcasm*, I was explaining that it has a powerful zoom function and does do M!.

carlwestwood · 26th January 2008, 16:16

i use a fuji S9600, which has all the functions of the 5700 plus barrel zoom and fully manual if you want it to be
I know one of my mates got rid of his 5700 in favour of a 9600 because he thought it was too light and flimsy.
it of course depends on what you want to achieve and what you use your photography for.

5872 · 26th January 2008, 20:08

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Originally Posted by carlwestwood

i use a fuji S9600, which has all the functions of the 5700 plus barrel zoom and fully manual if you want it to be
I know one of my mates got rid of his 5700 in favour of a 9600 because he thought it was too light and flimsy.
it of course depends on what you want to achieve and what you use your photography for.

, got rid of it because it was light and filmsy?!?!?!, thats insane, the camera is fine and does the job with added video zoom, whats weight got to do with anything?

.

Mine has done its job well, the battery lasts centurys...

devon_metro · 26th January 2008, 22:13

If you are going to get a decent camera you might as well ditch the motor as it drains battery, could break is is probably slow and not as controlled as using the hand.

But what do I know, Fred is the photography expert.

Mintona · 26th January 2008, 23:38

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Originally Posted by 5872

, got rid of it because it was light and filmsy?!?!?!, thats insane, the camera is fine and does the job with added video zoom, whats weight got to do with anything?

.

Mine has done its job well, the battery lasts centurys...

Different people have different opinions Fred..

5872 · 27th January 2008, 07:22

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Originally Posted by Mintona

Different people have different opinions Fred..

True lol

.

Sulzer25 · 29th January 2008, 18:57

I'd keep on using my SLR, I have a Nikon FM2 and it still goes on and on! Truprint do dirt cheap processing too, from £1.49

Demps · 2nd February 2008, 22:59

fuji 9600

devon_metro · 3rd February 2008, 08:33

Fred - that post begs to ask the question -

What sort of school do you go to??

Muppet · 3rd February 2008, 19:35

Anything Fuji Works well if you have the money invest in a SLR, if not a s9600 is a good alternative

Snapper · 4th February 2008, 13:55

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Originally Posted by trainbloke

Hi Group,
I am posting here for the first time, so hello. I currently use a non digital SLR (eos50), but want to start doing digital things. I can't afford the DSLR I want, so I wondered if anyone has any experience of the Panasonic DMC FZ8 or any similar bridge camera with a full manual mode?

Thanks in advance ....... Martin Angel.

Hi Martin,

I've just done a quick trawl of various reviews, and the results all seem pretty favourable. It would appear to be one of the leaders in its class.

But before you splash out on one I'd seriously recommend that you actually visit a shop like Jessops so that you can get your hands on one and see how it feels. The way a camera handles is pretty important. If it doesn't feel right you may not enjoy using it or find that you can get the best out of it (buttons to small for fingers etc).

As for the comment earlier about why does weight matter. It's very simple: stability. If a camera is too light you'll have problems with slow shutter speeds as the thing will flop around in your hand - especially if it's windy.

Hope this helps.

Jordy · 5th February 2008, 06:44

Stop arguing and get back on topic please!

8th January 2008, 21:36	#1
trainbloke New Member Join Date: 4 Jan 2008 Location: Darmstadt, Germany. Posts: 1	Bridge Cameras Hi Group, I am posting here for the first time, so hello. I currently use a non digital SLR (eos50), but want to start doing digital things. I can't afford the DSLR I want, so I wondered if anyone has any experience of the Panasonic DMC FZ8 or any similar bridge camera with a full manual mode? Thanks in advance ....... Martin Angel.

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Sulzer25 any hellfire unit gen? Established Member Join Date: 26 Nov 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 4,127	I'd keep on using my SLR, I have a Nikon FM2 and it still goes on and on! Truprint do dirt cheap processing too, from £1.49 __________________

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